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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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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
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Go ice fishing in Rudd Feb. 1
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Comet girls basketball wins, again
CHARLES CITY — The Comet girls basketball team had its highest scoring game of the season Friday night (Dec. 20), beating winless Oelwein, 60-19. The last time a Charles City girls basketball team scored 60 points was in the 2012-13… Read More ›
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CC wrestlers take 4th in 12-team tournament
PARKERSBURG — Charles City placed fourth in the 12-team Keith Vry Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14. The top three teams were Don Bosco with 308.5 points, Crestwood, Cresco (207.5) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (163.5). Charles City has 157 points. Elliot… Read More ›
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N-P wrestlers take first at their home tournament
NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield ran away with first place on Saturday as it hosted a 12-team tournament. Three Huskies won their weight classes: freshman Garret Rinken (106), Kendrick Huck (113) and Jakob Whitinger (120). Seven Huskies placed second: Trey Nelson (126),… Read More ›
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IBN students put on Christmas concert
Iowa Big North students put on a Christmas concert Saturday morning at the North Grand Auditorium. Life Deserves Music, an outbound initiative through Iowa BIG North, is trying to spread more music throughout small communities. Below are videos of two… Read More ›
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Girls basketball scores, Dec. 10, 2019
Area teams New Hampton 54, Charles City 45 NEW HAMPTON — Outscored by 12 points in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s road game, the Comets rallied to put up 21 points in the second. At the half, New Hampton… Read More ›
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CC girls basketball snaps 52-game losing streak
CHARLES CITY — The explosion of joy Monday night was worthy of a championship. The Comets bench leaped to embrace their five teammates on the floor as the buzzer sounded sending Charles City’s 55-20 home victory over Independence. The student… Read More ›
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Wine and live music Nov. 15 will help rebuild Floyd County Fairgrounds
CHARLES CITY — An evening of wine, appetizers and live music from the Juni West band on Friday, Nov. 15, will help rebuilt the Floyd County Fairgrounds, which was damaged over the summer by a tornado. The fundraiser will be… Read More ›
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Floyd Grace UMC’s roast beef dinner, auction is Nov. 10
FLOYD — Grace United Methodists Church in Floyd will host its annual auction and roast beef dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The cost to adults is $10, to children 5-12 years old is $4. Preschoolers… Read More ›
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Connell places 6th at State and other Charles City results
FORT DODGE — Charles City junior Kiki Connell placed sixth among the Class 3A girls at Saturday’s Iowa High School Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge. The Comets placed 13th as a team. Complete results are published below. Girls Class… Read More ›
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DNR investigates Tama County fish kill
IOWA DNR VINING—DNR staff are investigating a manure spill that resulted in a fish kill on Wolf Creek about 2 miles northwest of Vining in Tama County. A manure applicator for Mayo Farm Inc. reported Thursday morning that a drag hose leaked… Read More ›
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DNR now accepting Derelict Building applications
Iowa DNR DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2020 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. The grant program was instituted by state legislation to help rural communities with populations of 5,000… Read More ›
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Floyd County Extension and Outreach November 2019 Calendar
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pick A Better Snack – Washington 2nd Charles City 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Wednesday, November 6, 2019 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Fresh Conversations – Rockford Rockford Thursday,… Read More ›
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Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Set for Nov. 20
News Release Floyd County Extension will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). … Read More ›
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White tails Unlimited Woodland Prairie Chapter Banquet is Nov. 9
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Annual Charles City Lions Club Book Sale Oct. 16-26
CHARLES CITY — The Lions Club has added hours to its annual Book Sale, which will offer up to 50,000 books. The sale will run Wednesday, Oct. 16-26, at 300 Gilbert St., Charles City. Use the east entrance of the… Read More ›
