Author: Chris Baldus

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 dreamed big
Floyd County

Workshops on farmland management and leasing offered across NE Iowa from July 29 through August 15    

Chris Baldus

News Release More than half of Iowa farmland is rented.  In some Iowa locations, as much as 70 percent of the land is farmed by farmers who don’t own the land. In Northeast Iowa, the result is many conversations and negotiations between farmland owners and producer-tenants to determine what makes sense for farmland leases and cash rental rates – both fixed rent and flexible arrangements.  Strong landlord/tenant relationships are important for the long-term viability of Iowa’s farming communities. These are just a few reasons why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers workshops designed to answer questions that land owners … Continue reading Workshops on farmland management and leasing offered across NE Iowa from July 29 through August 15    

Nashua

Sunday Weather: Storm cancels softball finales

Chris Baldus

UPDATE: With dark clouds closing in and the wind picking up around 4 p.m. Sunday the Charles City Youth Softball League cancelled the final two games of its tournament on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in Charles City dropped from 90 degrees at 3:55 p.m. to 68 at 4:55 p.m. PREVIOUS REPORT: A line of strong to severe storms will continue southeastward through 5 p.m., with the strongest storms capable of damaging 60 mph wind gusts. Also expect heavy rainfall and possibly some hail. Keep up to date on the weather through this afternoon and be … Continue reading Sunday Weather: Storm cancels softball finales

Floyd County

Floyd County Board of Supervisors June 25, 2019, meeting minutes

Chris Baldus

UNAPPROVED MINUTES Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting June 25, 2019, 9:00 AM The Floyd County Board of Supervisors met in the Board Room of the Floyd County Courthouse with the following in attendance: Supv Doug Kamm, Supv Roy Schwickerath, and Supv Linda Tjaden. Schwickerath/Tjaden moved to amend the agenda to include the annual transfer from General Fund to Conservation Capital Project Fund and note that applications for use of courthouse grounds were added to the agenda yesterday, all within 24 hours of the meeting time and are necessary to take action today due to scheduling timeline. Tjaden/Schwickerath moved to … Continue reading Floyd County Board of Supervisors June 25, 2019, meeting minutes

Outdoors

FISHING REPORT: Catfish action picking up on Cedar River

Chris Baldus

Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Channel Catfish – Good: Catfish action is picking up with warmer water. Use dead chubs or chicken livers fished in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Slow: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms in eddies or slack water areas. Smallmouth Bass – Good: Find bass in eddies or current breaks; use spinnerbaits. Black Crappie – … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Catfish action picking up on Cedar River

Charles City

CC’s South Main Street closure delayed until July 8

Chris Baldus

News Release outh Main Street closure delayed one week The planned street closure for South Main Street has been delayed one week and will now be closed from Parkside Lane to the Charley Western trail crossing starting July 8 due to the South Main Street asphalt overlay project.  The initial storm sewer work will take approximately 2 weeks and following this work, Main Street will be closed intermittently due to the asphalt overlay work.  Questions on this project can be directed to the Charles City engineering department at 257-6300 PREVIOUSLY REPORT — CHARLES CITY — South Main Street will be … Continue reading CC’s South Main Street closure delayed until July 8

R-R-MR, Rockford

R-R-MR offers free summer lunch program for children through July 31

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — RRMR is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at a first come, first serve basis at the site and times as follows: BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY JUNE 4th THROUGH JULY 31st (CLOSED JULY 4th THROUGH JULY 7TH ) COST FOR CHILDREN (0-18) – FREE COST FOR ADULTS – $3.00 PER MEAL … Continue reading R-R-MR offers free summer lunch program for children through July 31

Comets, Sports

Iowa High School softball Scoreboard, June 25, 2019

Chris Baldus

Charles City is the only undefeated high school softball team left in the state. Visiting Collins-Maxwell handed Clarksville its first loss of the season, 1-0. The Indians were 22-0 going into the night. The Comets won two in Oelwein to better its record to 28-0. Area teams Belmond-Klemme 16, Rockford 12 Charles City 12, Oelwein 0 Charles City 15, Oelwein 0 Collins-Maxwell 1, Clarksville 0 The rest ACGC 11, West Central Valley 1 ADM 6, Carroll 3 AGWSR 14, Iowa Falls-Alden 0 Akron-Westfield 11, West Lyon 2 Ankeny Centennial 6, North Polk 0 Bishop Garrigan 23, Northwood-Kensett 9 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley … Continue reading Iowa High School softball Scoreboard, June 25, 2019

Sports

June 24 Scoreboard: Iowa High School baseball

Chris Baldus

Alburnett 4, North Linn, Troy Mills 2 Alburnett 6, North Linn, Troy Mills 3 Alta/Aurelia 12, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 2 (6 Innings) Ankeny 9, Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines 4 Ankeny Centennial 4, Johnston 3 Ankeny Christian Academy 24, Moulton-Udell 9 Aplington-Parkersburg 4, Jesup 3 Boyer Valley, Dunlap 10, Whiting 1 CAM, Anita 9, EHK-Exira 6 Carlisle 6, Perry 2 Cascade, Western Dubuque 2, Regina, Iowa City 1 Colo-Nesco 10, Dunkerton 0 (6 innings) Colo-Nesco 5, Riceville 3 Columbus Catholic, Waterloo 1, Hudson 0 Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 11, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 5 Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 2, … Continue reading June 24 Scoreboard: Iowa High School baseball

Sports

June 24 Scoreboard: High School softball

Chris Baldus

Akron-Westfield 5, Gehlen Catholic 4 (8) Albia 14, Chariton 1 Alta-Aurelia 13, Sioux Central 3 Ames 8, Urbandale 7 Ankeny 7, Dowling Catholic 1 Ankeny 9, Dowling Catholic 0 Ar-We-Va 5, Glidden-Ralston 2 Audubon 9, IKM-Manning 8 (9) Ballard 13, Bondurant-Farrar 9 BCLUW 9, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2 Beckman Catholic 10, Central DeWitt 7 Belle Plaine 15, English Valleys 0 CAM 3, Exira-EHK 2 Carlisle 8, Perry 0 Cedar Falls 6, Waverly-Shell Rock 1 Central City 12, Marquette Catholic 2 Central City 7, Marquette Catholic 1 Central Decatur 12, Mormon Trail 0 Central DeWitt 7, Beckman Catholic 0 Central Springs 20, Lake … Continue reading June 24 Scoreboard: High School softball

Charles City Schools, Nashua-Plainfield

N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Chris Baldus

This list of who is filling and who is vacating jobs serving the public is compiled from public records available to everyone. Charles City Community Schools Resigned: • Kindergarten teacher Joclyn Rawn, last day was the end of the school year • Co-head CCHS wrestling coach and kindergarten-2nd grade special education teacher Ryan Fank, last day was the end of the school year. • Assistant varsity football coach Bob Kloberdanz, last day was May 28. • Jenna Hardy, grades 5-8 CCMS language arts teacher, last day is June 30. Hired • Angie Holzer, CCHS Spanish teacher, start date: Aug. 12. … Continue reading N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Charles City

5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment of the old Charles City Middle School

Chris Baldus

Here are 5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment plans for the old middle school at 500 N. Grand. 1. Shawn and Meg Foutch, doing business as Foutch Properties, plan to turn the 1930’s portion of the school into apartments through a minimum investment of $4 million. 2. The Charles City School Board agreed on Monday to sell the historic building to Foutch Properties for $1. 3. Barring unavoidable delays, construction of at least 35 market-rate apartments will be completed no later than June 30, 2023, according to the development agreement. 4. The Charles City Council is considering … Continue reading 5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment of the old Charles City Middle School

Charles City, Floyd County

Floyd County Extension and Outreach July 2019 Calendar

Chris Baldus

From Extension Monday, July 1, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Sprouting up Science Day Camp   Charles City  (continuation) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Food Stand Committee Meeting   Charles City Monday, July 8, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Sprouting up Science Day Camp   Charles City  (continuation) Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   Insects Adventures Day Camp   Rockford Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   Insects Adventures Day Camp   Rockford Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Sprouting up Science Day Camp   Charles City  (continuation) Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Floyd County Fair – Static Judging Day   Charles City 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM   Share … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach July 2019 Calendar

Charles City

FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar

Chris Baldus

Compiled from the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Visit theUSGS Current Conditions website for more on water levels. Channel Catfish – Fair: Catfish action has slowed, but nice fish are still being caught. Use dead chubs or chicken livers fished in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Slow: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms in eddies or slack water … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar

Calendar, Chickasaw County, Nashua

Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019

Chris Baldus

All events will take place at Cedar View Park, right on the lake, unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change! In case of rain activities will be held as follows: Thursday – Activities and games will be held at the Fair Grounds Friday – The fundraiser meal, band, and beer tent will be moved to the Fair Grounds. Thursday, June 27 Join us on Main Street 5- 7:30 p.m. ~ Family Games and Activities 5 p.m. ~ Pedal Tractor Pull 5-7 p.m. ~ Meal on Main (Eager Beavers 4H) 6 p.m. ~ Prince/Princess Contest **Registration deadline is June 21st no exceptions.      Ages … Continue reading Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019