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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

• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Drop the politics and renew our commitment to strong public schools

  By Chris Baldus on April 30, 2022

  To the Editor, As a lawmaker from Cerro Gordo county, I often read newspapers from different parts of North Iowa just to see what’s happening and see what folks are talking about. The one message I’ve heard consistently from Iowans… Read More ›

• Turkey hunters reminded – new law allowing .410 becomes effective on July 1

  By Chris Baldus on April 2, 2022

  IOWA DNR The Iowa Legislature recently passed a law allowing .410s as a legal method of take to hunt wild turkeys. This new law will be effective beginning July 1, 2022, and DNR will develop rules to implement the new… Read More ›

• Charles City Fire Department Called to Apartment Complex Fire

  By Chris Baldus on February 3, 2022

  

  NEWS RELEASE FROM CCFD:   CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at 701 Milwaukee St. in Charles City at about 9:05 p.m. Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, smoke was… Read More ›

• RAGBRAI returns to Charles city

  By Chris Baldus on February 2, 2022

  

  Thousands of bicyclists will be coming to Charles City this summer as the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will take a northern route. Here is the announcement from organizers: The 2022 Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa,… Read More ›

• CC schools require face coverings as COVID cases spike

  By Chris Baldus on January 22, 2022

  

  The Charles City School District issued this “FACE COVERING UPDATE” on Friday, Jan. 22: This week, the following campuses had a 3-day rolling average student illness absence rate at 7% or higher.  Charles City High SchoolCharles City Middle SchoolWashington Elementary… Read More ›

• Musical comedy ‘The Wedding Singer’ begins 3-show run today in Charles City

  By Chris Baldus on June 29, 2021

  

  CHARLES CITY — Complete with 1980s guitar licks, fishnet gloves and poofy bridesmaid dresses, “The Wedding Singer” opens its three-show run in Charles City tonight (Wednesday, June 30). The Stony Point Players will present the musical comedy at 7 p.m…. Read More ›

• PHOTOS: Charles City High School graduation 2021

  By Chris Baldus on May 30, 2021

  

• PHOTOS: Charles City Pops Concert, May 18, 2021

  By Chris Baldus on May 19, 2021

  

• PHOTOS: 2021 Charles City Prom Grand March

  By Chris Baldus on April 28, 2021

  

• CCFD Firefighter’s Home Struck By Lightning

  By Chris Baldus on April 6, 2021

  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 ›

• Cast explains why you should see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend

  By Chris Baldus on April 1, 2021

  

  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 ›

• PHOTOS: 2021 CCHS Jivin with Jazz

  By Chris Baldus on March 30, 2021

  

• Nashua’s 2021 Water Over the Dam Days is here June 25-27

  By Chris Baldus on March 25, 2021

  NASHUA — The 2021 Water Over the Dam Days is scheduled for June 25-27. All events will take place at Cedar View Park unless otherwise noted. In case of rain activities will be held as follows: Friday – Band, and… Read More ›

• Charles City Spring Cleaup

  By Chris Baldus on March 25, 2021

  

  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 ›

• Charles City movie theater to reopen April 2

  By Chris Baldus on March 23, 2021

  

  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 ›

• NWS warns of fire risk in area

  By Chris Baldus on March 20, 2021

  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 ›

• By Chris Baldus on February 26, 2021

  

  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 ›

• Friday Morning Book Club starts up March 5 in Charles City

  By Chris Baldus on February 26, 2021

  

• By Chris Baldus on February 26, 2021

• Play Dr. Suess Mini Golf March 5-6 at Charles City library

  By Chris Baldus on February 26, 2021

  

  Each child will be given a free book and goody bag. The library asks everyone to wear a mask.