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Newspaperman, professionally, since 1991
Husband since 1992
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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PHOTOS: Charles City High School graduation 2021
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PHOTOS: Charles City Pops Concert, May 18, 2021
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PHOTOS: 2021 Charles City Prom Grand March
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CCFD Firefighter’s Home Struck By Lightning
CCFD NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department was called to a house fire early Tuesday morning at 3:47AM, with a 911 report to the Floyd County Dispatch Center of a lightning strike to their home causing fire to be… Read More ›
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Cast explains why you should see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend
Members of the Charles City High School Drama Department want you to see their presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend. Actor Sincere Collins says you should go to see the musical comedy because “it is… Read More ›
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PHOTOS: 2021 CCHS Jivin with Jazz
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Charles City Spring Cleaup
The 2021 spring clean up is back this year in Charles City after last year’s cancellation because of COVID-19. It will be different from past cleanups in that it is scheduled in two parts: From April 12-23 residents can order… Read More ›
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Charles City movie theater to reopen April 2
The Charles Theatre will reopen to the public on Friday, April 2, by showing “News of the World” starring Tom Hanks. Showings begin at 7 p.m. each night on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices are $3 for adults, $2… Read More ›
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NWS warns of fire risk in area
A combination of seasonably warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds will produce elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon across much of north-central and western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, according to the National Weather Service office in La… Read More ›
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Beginning at 8 a.m. March 2, the next group of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccination can register through Floyd County Public Health. This group includes people with disabilities living in home settings that are dependent on attendant care staff. The… Read More ›
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Friday Morning Book Club starts up March 5 in Charles City
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Play Dr. Suess Mini Golf March 5-6 at Charles City library
Each child will be given a free book and goody bag. The library asks everyone to wear a mask.
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Owl Prowl Night Hike II is on Friday, Jan. 29
Join Floyd County Conservation Naturalist, Heidi Reams, as you discover what makes owls unique and then go on a night hike at Tosanak Recreation Area, 2543 Glass Road, Marble Rock, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. This is a free… Read More ›
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Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19
NEWS RELEASE FROM CC SCHOOL DISTRICT Charles City Community Schools is saddened to receive news this weekend of the death of a longtime member of our family, Charles City High School teacher Darla Arends. Ms. Arends was diagnosed with COVID-19… Read More ›
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Nashua-Plainfield to play South Winneshiek in first-round of football playoffs
Nashua-Plainfield travels to Calmar on Friday to take on South Winneshiek in the first round of the Class A all-team playoffs. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and admission is $6. As members of Pod 6, the winner moves on to… Read More ›
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Charles City to play first round in Dubuque
Charles City travels to Dubuque to take on Wahlert Catholic in the first round of the Class 3A all-team playoffs on Friday, Oct. 16. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and admission is $6. As members of Pod 5, the winner… Read More ›
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Iowa Farm Bureau designates Prichard as ‘Friend of Agriculture’
NEWS RELEASE Charles City, Iowa – Iowa Farm Bureau has designated State Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City a 2020 “Friend of Agriculture”. Prichard is seeking re-election in House District 52, which includes Chickasaw, Floyd, and Cerro Gordo counties. “I… Read More ›
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Downing to coach Charles City High School girls basketball
NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY, IOWA — Tyler Downing, a 15-year coaching veteran, will be named the Charles City High School head girls basketball coach of his alma mater pending board approval by the Charles City Community School District Board of… Read More ›
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Decorah blanks Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Decorah began Charles City’s Homecoming game with a bang. The Vikings’ first offensive play was an inside run that broke for more than 50 yards. Comet defender Jeremiah Chapman made a touchdown-saving tackle inside the 5-yard line…. Read More ›
