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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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CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs
The Charles City School District is inviting middle school students and their families to its first Community Connections Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at the middle school commons and gymnasium. It will feature many of the community’s organizations catering to spring and… Read More ›
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Midway Bridge boat access could be ready by July
CHARLES CITY — A new boat ramp into the Cedar River could be ready as early as July. The river access will be next to the Midway Bridge south of Charles City. A state grant will cover $9,900 of the… Read More ›
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First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record
As nice as the weather was today in the Charles City area, the high temperature of 61 did not break the record set in 1918 of 73 degrees. It was also the first day of spring. The second day of spring… Read More ›
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New owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course get liquor license
CHARLES CITY — Floyd County granted a liquor license to new Cedar Ridge Golf Course owners Cary A. and Dena Perez. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 for a class C liquor license. It’s term would be 8 months effective… Read More ›
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Body of missing Fredericksburg woman found
FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — The body of a missing Fredericksburg woman has been found. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman last seen Friday evening in Fredericksburg. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help… Read More ›
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So, what’s happening today
Charles City, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock, and Nashua-Plainfield students are back in school after spring break. The Charles Theatre is showing “Rock Dog” at 7 p.m. The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet at 10 a.m. with the Chickasaw County Board… Read More ›
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Floyd County Fair queen tied for state’s best high jump
—- ROCKFORD — Spectators in Ames on March 13 saw royalty ascend to atop Iowa’s high jump leaderboard. Alyssa Staudt of Rockford, the 2016 Floyd County Fair queen, is in a four-way tie for the best high jump by… Read More ›
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At least 160 CC students playing spring sports; 7 Comets go to play soccer on Mason City teams
CHARLES CITY — Charles City School District spring sports coaches say there are 33 girls out for tennis, 71 girls in track, and 56 boys in track, Superintendent Dr. Dan Cox said in a recent tweet. Girls and boys golf… Read More ›
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Comet track teams compete at Luther College Tuesday; season bests update
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School girls and boys varsity track and field teams travel Tuesday, March 21 to Luther College in Decorah. Competition begins at 5 p.m. They will compete against Crestwood, Decorah, New Hampton, Oelwein, Waukon… Read More ›
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Plan to add parking at Charles City Middle School advancing
CHARLES CITY — If you’ve been to a sporting event at the new competition gym added to the Charles City High School campus along with the new middle school, you’ve seen the problem. Parked vehicles flow out of the parking lot… Read More ›
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Charles City School District enrollment drops in March 1 count
CHARLES CITY — Enrollment counts fluctuate throughout public school years. The trend for Charles City Community Schools is downward so far this year. The latest enrollment summary shows a loss of four students between the Oct. 1 count and the March… Read More ›
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Hog facility, engineer contract and litigation on Floyd County Board agenda Monday
CHARLES CITY — A construction permit for a new hog facility, the county engineer’s contract, and a closed session about litigation are on the agenda for a special meeting Monday of the Floyd County Board. County supervisors will begin their… Read More ›
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CCHS Class of 2017 members up for approval Monday
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School Board on Monday, March 20, is scheduled to vote on this list of 2017 Charles City High School graduating seniors: Adkisson, Whitney Anthony, Nathan Bedford Forrest Ayers, Olivia Lee Babtsov, Nika Bilharz, Alysha… Read More ›
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Charles City School Board eliminates late-start Wednesdays as it approves 2017-18 school calendar
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved the 2017-18 calendar at Monday’s meeting. Click on calendar to see it in full. A major change in it is the elimination of the hour late start on Wednesdays. The calendar also makes the start time… Read More ›
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Dangerous dog ordinance, influenza update on Monday’s Floyd County Health Board meeting agenda
A dangerous dog ordinance, an influenza update and 2017-18 budget reviews are on the agenda for the 6 p.m., Monday, March 20, Floyd County Board of Health meeting in Public Health/Home Health Care office at 1003 Gilbert St. Charles City…. Read More ›
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St. Patrick’s Day patrols to help CCPD buy in-car cameras
CHARLES CITY — More police than usual will be on the roads this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The effort to save lives on a holiday renowned for alcohol consumption also will help the Charles City Police Department equip its squad… Read More ›
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RAGBRAI to swing behind hospital entering Charles City
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — More details have been revealed this week about the path thousands of bicyclists will take July 26 through Charles City. Riders in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will enter on Hwy. 14 and… Read More ›
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Heroes Day coming up at Nashua Library April 15
NASHUA — The Nashua Public Library is gathering local heroes for its Heroes Day event from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. April 15. The event is in conjunction with National Library Week. “We are gathering plenty of local heroes for… Read More ›
