Because of the weather, the Charles City Municipal Band 4th of July Concert has been moved to the North Grand Auditorium. Concert begins at 7:30. Doors open at 6:40. Continue reading Municipal band 4th of July concert moved to N. Grand Auditorium
News Release CHARLES CITY – The July Fourth Celebration is always a big deal in Charles City, and this year promises more of the same … and then some! In addition to the traditional offerings such as a youth talent show, Kids Day, 5k and 5 mile races, the Independence Day Parade, live music and activities in Central Park, as well as the fireworks show to cap things off, this year’s celebration will feature a number of new offerings. Those will include a bigger stage production on July 3rd featuring the highly entertaining band “The Dweebs,” as well as the … Continue reading Charles City July Fourth Celebration activities, schedule announced
CHARLES CITY — Dorothy, Toto and a cast of more than 100 are bringing the merry old land of Oz to the North Grand Auditorium. Charles City’s Stony Point Players are putting on a summer musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” There will be three performances: 7 p.m. Saturday June 30, 2 p.m. Sunday July 1, and 7 p.m. Monday July 2. Children’s tickets are $5. Adult tickets are $7. Order reserved seat tickets online at showtix4u.com or by phone at 1-866-967-8617 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Central Time. Remaining seats will be sold at the door. Charles City High … Continue reading See preview pictures of CC’s ‘Wizard of Oz’; advance tickets on sale for June 30 to July 1 performances
CHARLES CITY — The 2018 season came to an end Sunday, June 24, at Sportsmen’s Park for Charles City’s youth softball league. Here are scenes from Sunday’s Games. Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: City League Softball Tournament, June 24
News Release CHARLES CITY — New and unique kids activities, great live entertainment, a preview of the upcoming community theater production, food and beverage vendors, and more are going to be packing Central Park in Charles City Friday, June 29. Kick off the weekend in the best way by coming to enjoy a fantastic, entertainment filled evening downtown at the third Party in the Park event of the season. Sponsors Cambrex, CUSB Bank, Croell, R&S Mowing, Edward Jones (Mark Sindlinger and Jeremy Heyer), and Feller and Associates have all contributed in a great way to make this evening possible. The … Continue reading Special kids activities, Jay Clyde Band on tap for June 29 Party in the Park
Dropping a line in the Cedar River in Charles City this week is almost guaranteed to be relaxing. Chances are good you won’t be pulling in many fish.While high water is plaguing the river, other nearby fishing spots have more promise. Here are the latest fishing reports from the Iowa DNR for the Cedar River, Clear Lake and the Decorah trout streams: Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are on the rise with poor visibility. Watercraft activities are not recommended. Walleye – Slow: Use a jig tipped with a crawler, minnow or twister tail. Channel Catfish – Fair: Catch catfish in the impoundments with … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: High water stymies Cedar River fishing
RIDGEWAY, Iowa – The DNR on Wednesday announced it is investigating a manure spill about three miles north of Ridgeway in Winneshiek County. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of manure reached the headwaters of Walnut Creek after a hose came apart during manure application, the news release said. “The spill occurred on the Kevin Moellers cattle confinement about 4 p.m. Tuesday. Moellers reported it to DNR at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday,” the release said. Environmental dangers from confinement operations is one of the reasons the Winneshiek County Board has sought changes to the process the state uses to approve such … Continue reading Up to 10,000 gallons of manure spill into Walnut Creek
News Release CHARLES CITY – The wonderful aroma of barbeque in the smoker will waft through the air along the riverfront in Charles City on Saturday, June 16, with the return of the Charles City BBQ Challenge. Amateur and professional smoking teams alike will be competing for cash prizes and bragging rights in this annual taste tussle which will be judged by certified Kansas City BBQ Society rules as well as the public with a People’s Choice Award. Participating BBQ teams will assemble Saturday morning in the parking lot behind City Hall and adjacent to Hot Shots at 700 Riverside … Continue reading Smell (and taste) the BBQ this Saturday in Charles City!
ROCKFORD — Professionals are removing downed trees and cleaning up the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school campus, while programs have been moved off-site, according to a Facebook post by District administration. The severe storm on Saturday tore through the Floyd County city causing extensive damage. R-R-MR Superintendent Keith Turner issued this statement Sunday about the damage at the school. “As you are aware the RRMR school took considerable damage from last nights storm. There was no structural damage to the building, but we did lose many of the trees that surround our facility. The baseball/softball complex, as well as our playground, took … Continue reading Pros cleaning up storm damage at R-R-MR
UPDATE AT NOON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 — A revised forecast from the National Weather Service says the Cedar River in Charles City will crest at 12.5 feet today, rather than 17 feet on Monday. UPDATE AT 9:40 p.m., Saturday — The Cedar River in Charles City is now forecast to crest at 17 feet by 5 p.m. Monday, June 11. That is in the moderate flooding range. Major flooding begins at 18 feet. According to the National Weather Service, at: 17 feet — Residences south of Riverside Avenue may be flooded. 15 feet — Leland Avenue floods, and flooding on … Continue reading Cedar River expected to crest at 12.5 feet today
CHARLES CITY — Years with the number eight at the end are not necessarily good for Charles City when it comes to flooding. For example, on this date 10 years ago (June 9, 2008), Charles City experienced its highest Cedar River crest on record at 25.33 feet. Less than a week later, what is now the 9th highest crest pushed through at 20.12 feet on June 14, 2008. The flood of 2008 significantly changed the city. Homes were destroyed and it’s historic suspension bridge was washed away. A cable-stayed pedestrian bridge today spans the river in place of what was … Continue reading 17-foot flood crest would match 19th highest in Charles City
National Weather Service forecast for Saturday, June 9: Strong to severe storms continue to move through northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. The strongest storms (mainly in northeast Iowa) have produced large hail up to the size of golf balls and wind damage, with 70+ mph gusts reported. In addition, heavy rain is falling across much of the area, leading to many roads being underwater. If traveling this evening, be alert for water over roadways, and NEVER drive through floodwaters. Continue reading Dangerous weather continues across region
NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY – Free inflatable fun, live music, great food and community fellowship are on tap for the second Party in the Park event of the summer in Charles City’s Central Park on Friday, June 15th! Enjoy the mixed-era sounds of band Exit 113 and come dressed in your favorite attire from the 1950s on up through today (and beyond) for “Decades Night” from 5-9 p.m. You’ll also be able to check out classic Corvettes, watch the Floyd County Fair Queen coronation, ride the barrel train and pedal cars, try your hand at kids’ games, get your face … Continue reading Party in the Park returns to Charles City June 15 with ‘Decades Night’
News Release Turkey hunters reported harvesting 11,700 Iowa birds this spring, which is 100 birds fewer than were harvested in 2017. Click here for a breakdown by county. Iowa’s spring turkey seasons began April 7 with the youth season and ended on May 20. Hunters purchased nearly 50,000 spring turkey tags. In Chickasaw County, three turkeys were harvested in the fall of 2017 and 105 this spring. In Floyd County, 12 were harvested in the fall, 173 this spring. The county that saw the largest harvest this spring was Clayton County at 457. Hunters can help the DNR with its … Continue reading Hunters bag 11,700 turkeys during 2018 spring season
News Release NASHUA – The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:15 PM. Elwynn Taylor, Extension climatologist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2018 growing season. Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil/tillage specialist, follows with updates on various strip-till and no-till studies at the research farm. We will then convene outside for the farm wagon tours; John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist, to share his expertise on corn nitrogen fertilizer management (rate, timing, split-apply, N sensors, etc.), and … Continue reading June 27 Field Day to Highlight Ag Weather Forecast, Soils and Crops
NEWS RELEASE Monday, June 4, 2018 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Prepare For Fair – Clover Kids Charles City Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 4-H Camp Floyd Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM 4-H Camp Floyd (continuation) Friday, June 8, 2018 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4-H Camp Floyd (continuation) Monday, June 11, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Gardening – Learn/Grow/Eat & Go Charles City Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fizz Bubble Goo Day Camp Charles City Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fizz Bubble Goo Day Camp Charles City Thursday, June 14, 2018 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach June 2018 Calendar
IOWA DNR . . . Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels continue to fall and clarity is improving. Baring more rain, water levels should stabilize. Water temperatures are in the mid 70’s. Visit the USGS Current Water Data website for current water level information. Walleye – Good: Bite improves toward evening. Use a jig tipped with a crawler, minnow or twister tail. Channel Catfish – Good: Catch catfish in the impoundments with dead chubs fished on bottom. Smallmouth Bass – Good: Use a variety of jigs or spinners near brush piles. Black Crappie – Fair: Crappie are keying into shallow rocky shorelines. Use small jigs tipped … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Water is warmer and fish are biting
News Release CHARLES CITY – It’s all about kids and bicycles in Charles City on Saturday, June 2, with a Youth Bike Rodeo and Family Bike Ride planned from 9-11 a.m. at the former middle school parking lot at 500 North Grand Ave. Hosted by CC Cares and the Charles City Police Department, this free event will offer youngsters in grades K-6 the opportunity to show off their bicycle riding skills, have their bikes checked for safety and get licensed, or even trade up if they have outgrown their current bikes. Organizers have received more than 50 bicycle donations for … Continue reading Bike Rodeo and Bike Ride set for June 2
News Release First Avenue will be closed to all traffic for construction work on the bridge over the Charley Western Trail. This closure will be from Salsbury Avenue to approximately 200 feet west of Salsbury Avenue. The street closure will begin Monday, June 4th and is expected to be reopened in early August. Questions can be directed to the City of Charles City Engineering Department at 257-6300. Continue reading First Avenue closed during bridge work starting June 4
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School 2017 graduation ceremony was the first to be held in the district’s new competition gym. Here are some scenes from the ceremony. Click on any photo to begin a slideshow. For reprints, contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com. Members of the graduating class include: Adkisson, Whitney Anthony, Nathan Bedford Forrest Ayers, Olivia Lee Babtsov, Nika Bilharz, Alysha Joy Bilharz, Brittany Lee Bilharz, Emilee Jean Bilharz, Madelyn Irene Bill, Jaylen Allen Bontemps, Sandra Celine Brinkman, Collin Matthew Calixtro, Ana Marie Carey, Helen Brianna Ceja, Ezequiel Clay, Devin Arthur Cleveland, Dalton Basil Cole, McKayla Jo … Continue reading A LOOK BACK: Charles City Class of 2017 graduates
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