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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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Hannah Wood, 96
Hannah Mathilda (Rath) Wood, 96, entered her heavenly home on May 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held at Hauser… Read More ›
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Floyd County sees first COVD-19 death
Iowa has experienced 271 deaths because of COVID-19, as of Sunday night. In that total is one person from Floyd County. The Floyd County Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a person who was at least… Read More ›
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COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa
UPDATE, May 9, 2020 — Iowa’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 252 as of Friday. The total number of Iowans testing positive for the illness now at 11,671, with 5,011 confirmed recoveries, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health… Read More ›
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Minor Fire Early Thursday Morning in Charles City
News release from CCFD CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of a house fire with smoke throughout the home at 605 N. Iowa St. in Charles City at about 4:00AM Thursday morning. Upon arrival of the first… Read More ›
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Mama duck is back at Washington School
The Charles City School District sent out this update on Washington School’s mama duck: “Mama Duck is back and nesting in the Washington Courtyard. The live duck cam broadcasts Mama Duck as she keeps her eggs safe. In the next… Read More ›
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11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties
Diners will be able to sit down in restaurants in 77 of Iowa’s 99 counties starting Friday, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation regarding restrictions put on Iowans to slow the spread of the COVID-19 illness, Her proclamation also… Read More ›
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641
STATE NEWS RELEASE, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 757 additional positive cases for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative… Read More ›
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DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County
Iowa DNR news release STACYVILLE—The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County. About 8 p.m. Thursday, Primrose Sow Site notified DNR that about… Read More ›
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One person found dead in Charles City house damaged by fire
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Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw
Floyd County has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, April 20, but only 91 people have been testes, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Statewide, 3,159 cases have been confirmed with 1,235 confirmed recoveries, while 79… Read More ›
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Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159
Iowa Governor’s Office news release — Mon, 04/20/2020 – 16:50 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 257 additional positive cases for a total of 3,159 positive cases. There have been an… Read More ›
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Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA GOVERNOR DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue… Read More ›
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Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60
SOURCE: Iowa Dept. of Public Health/Thursday, April 16, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 146 additional positive cases for a total of 2,141 positive cases. There have been additional 660 negative tests for a… Read More ›
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Comment period open for Cambrex air quality permit until May 16
A Title V Operating Permit regarding air quality for Cambrex Charles City, Inc. is up for review with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. According to the DNR news release, the permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s… Read More ›
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Fire damage contained mostly to one room of Charles City house
Charles City Fire Department news release CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department responded to a homeowner 911 call of a fire in their residence at 200 Kelly Street in Charles City around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April… Read More ›
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FISHING REPORT: Walleye have moved out of over-wintering areas of the Cedar
By the Iowa DNR These are the area fishing reports for April 16, 2020 Clear Lake The water temperature is in the low forties. Channel Catfish – Good: Use chicken liver or cut bait fished on the bottom where water is… Read More ›
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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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