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Newspaperman, professionally, since 1991
Husband since 1991
Father since 2001, triplets plus two
States I've lived in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Idaho and Iowa
Graduate of Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn.
An offensive lineman who dreamt big
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Iowa now has 68 confirmed cases on COVID-19
News release from the Iowa Governor’s Office: The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 negative… Read More ›
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Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today. It takes significant… Read More ›
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High school activities suspended
This statement regarding COVID-19 has been issued by the organizations in charge of Iowa high school, sports, speech and music : Following Sunday’s announcements from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, all spring activities of Iowa’s high school Unified Activities partners –… Read More ›
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Gov. Reynolds to hold a Press Conference on COVID-19
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds will hold a press conference today from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Johnston, IA at 4:30 p.m. to provide an update to the state of Iowa on COVID-19. The press conference follows Gov…. Read More ›
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Gov. Reynolds recommends Iowa schools close for four weeks
News Release DES MOINES – Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. “Based on new information today from the Iowa Department of… Read More ›
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CC schools posts Q-and-A about coronavirus and local reaction
The Charles City School District has posted this Q-and-A about coronavirus. Charles City Community Schools Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions – Families Q. Will Charles City Community Schools temporarily close due to COVID-19? A. As of now we are not closing…. Read More ›
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Additional COVID-19 Case in Iowa
News release from the Iowa Governor’s Office DES MOINES – Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated one additional positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents, a total of 14 positive cases. An additional 21 tests… Read More ›
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Zoetis Named a Top Company for Executive Women by NAFE
NEWS RELEASE: For the Second Year in a Row, the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Recognizes Zoetis for its Commitment to Women’s Advancement PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) today (March. 3) announced that it has been named one… Read More ›
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Cedar Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet
The Cedar Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be on Saturday, March 21, at the Floyd County Youth Enrichment Center at the fairgrounds in Charles City. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information call Ed Cajthmal at 641-330-3361.
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Free movie on March 14: ‘Onward’
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Charles City High School Soccer begins play April 2
Charles City High School’s varsity co-ed soccer begins play April 2, with its first game against New Hampton. Here is the season schedule. The program is in its third year. Brad MacKenzie is the head coach. Brandy Anderson is the… Read More ›
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Prichard column: Investing in Education
By State Representative Todd Prichard Our first month of the 2020 legislative session has concluded and it’s been a whirlwind of activity at the State Capitol. This week, the House and Senate each passed its own version of education funding… Read More ›
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PHOTOS: CCHS Pops Concert
These are just a few scenes from Tuesday night’s Charles City High School Pops Concert. Come back later, because I’ll be posting more.
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Coach’s eye view
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Floyd County Democrats choose Buttigieg and Klobuchar
With 96 percent of precincts reporting, the Iowa Democratic Party reports that Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are first and second in state delegate equivalents totals: 1. Buttigieg, 549 2. Sanders, 533 3. Elizabeth Warren, 380 4. Joe Biden, 328… Read More ›
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CC girls basketball wins in Oelwein
OELWEIN — The Charles city girls basketball team won its fifth game of the season Friday night, defeating Oelwein, 63-19 Senior Liz Fiser led the Comets in scoring with 13 points. Sophomore Lydia Staudt and senior Mackenzy Bilharz each added… Read More ›
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Charles City wrestlers take 2nd as a team at Girls State Tournament
WAVERLY — Charles City as a team took second place at the Iowa High School Girls Wrestling State Tournament at Waverly-Shell Rock High School over the weekend The Comets had 128 points. Waverly-Shell Rock took first with 156.5. Marissa Gallup… Read More ›
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Cedar River Shiver is Feb. 1 in Charles City
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Puke & Snot to perform in Charles City in Feb 22
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Floyd County Turkey Trackers Hunting Heritage Banquet is Jan. 25
