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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

• Hog facility, engineer contract and litigation on Floyd County Board agenda Monday

  By Chris Baldus on March 18, 2017

  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 ›

• CCHS Class of 2017 members up for approval Monday

  By Chris Baldus on March 18, 2017

  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 ›

• Charles City School Board eliminates late-start Wednesdays as it approves 2017-18 school calendar

  By Chris Baldus on March 18, 2017

  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 ›

• Dangerous dog ordinance, influenza update on Monday’s Floyd County Health Board meeting agenda

  By Chris Baldus on March 18, 2017

  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 ›

• St. Patrick’s Day patrols to help CCPD buy in-car cameras

  By Chris Baldus on March 17, 2017

  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 ›

• RAGBRAI to swing behind hospital entering Charles City

  By Chris Baldus on March 17, 2017

  

  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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  By Chris Baldus on March 16, 2017

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• Heroes Day coming up at Nashua Library April 15

  By Chris Baldus on March 16, 2017

  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 ›