CHARLES CITY — Due to expected inclement weather, the Charles City Economic Profile Presentation scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles City Public Library has been postponed. This free public program will be rescheduled on another date to be announced. Continue reading April economics presentation postponed because of weather
When the dance fog clears away, likely before 11 a.m., the Charles City area will see a mostly sunny day with a high near 44 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. The wind will be from the south in the morning in the northwest between 5 and 40 mph in the evening. Tonight’s Low temperature will be around 27. Thursday will also be mostly sunny with a high around 41. Continue reading Fog will give way to mostly sunny day
Monday, April 2, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Your Money Your Future Charles City Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Floyd County Extension Council – Personnel Committee Meeting Charles City 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pick A Better Snack – Washington Charles City 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Rockford Fresh Conversations Rockford Thursday, April 5, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mini 4-H Afterschool Program Charles City (continuation) Monday, April 9, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Your Money Your Future Charles … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach April 2018 Calendar
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Police Department will conduct a tornado drill Wednesday, March 28, at 10:15 a.m. to coordinate with the National Weather Service’s annual drill, weather permitting. If you have a weather radio, it will be activated by the NWS also. Normally, Charles City will test the sirens during a drill the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the spring and summer months. Continue reading CC to conduct tornado drill on Wednesday
The sun will come out tomorrow, maybe even later today.The National Weather Service forecast says today will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.Tonight, there will be patchy fog after 10 p.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.Wednesday will see areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 6 to 11 mph.Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Continue reading Weather report: cloudy, warming into 40s
CHARLES CITY — Jivin’ with Jazz, the annual jazz concert and dinner with the Charles City High School Jazz Band, is tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Youth Enrichment Building at the Floyd County Fairgrounds.Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Service at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the meal Dessert is sold the night of the event for $5. Pay at the door. Silent auction items will be available to bid on. Continue reading Jivin With Jazz at fairgrounds tonight
Charles City School District news release CHARLES CITY —The Charles City Community School District Board of Education will begin a search for a new superintendent at Monday night’s board meeting. Dr. Dan Cox will announce his resignation at the board of education meeting this evening to accept a new position as Chief Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency. His contract with the Sioux City based AEA is anticipated to be approved this week. Dr. Cox’s resignation will take effect on June 30, 2018. “We thank Dr. Cox for his five years of service to the students and staff of the … Continue reading Dr. Cox leaving for new job; Charles City School Board to begin superintendent search
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Police Department is trying to return items stolen from cemeteries to their rightful owners. “Back in December, we told you about a case where we had recovered quite a few items which were taken from area cemeteries,” says a post on the department’s Facebook page. “We have been returning numerous items to the owners since then but still have these items left. If they are yours or you know who they belong to, please contact us at 228-3366 or stop by the CCPD. Thanks!” Below are pictures of the remaining items. Continue reading CCPD returning items stolen from cemeteries
Nora Springs found itself digging out from 17 inches of snow over the weekend. Rockford had 16, while Charles City received 14. The snowstorm that began Friday evening, March 23, and finished Saturday, March 24, blanketed the region with up to 17 inches, according to a National Weather Service. Below are snowfall totals collected by the Weather Service from a variety of sources. Not all the sources are considered official. Chickasaw County Fredericksburg — 14.0 in New Hampton — 14.0 in Nashua — 13.5 Ionia — 12.0 in New Hampton — 11.0 in Alta Vista — 10.0 in North Washington … Continue reading Weekend storm dropped up to 17 inches of snow
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Arts Center is accepting entry applications for the 2018 ArtaFest, which will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Central Park. The deadline to apply is July 6. To be featured on the website, entries are needed by June 15. There is a $40 entry fee for all entries and $5 jury fee for new applicants. To rent a tent is another $25. The entry fees to entries not selected will be refunded. The jury fees will not. For more information, go to Artafest charlescity.weebly.com. Applicants with questions or special requests … Continue reading 2018 Artafest accepting entries
The Charles City area is in for a windy Sunday, according to the National Weather Service forecast: Today Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Monday A chance of freezing rain and sleet before 11am, then a chance of freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 39. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or … Continue reading Windy Sunday ahead
Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City area: Today, March 24 Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible. Tonight A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 9 mph. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Continue reading Snow continues in CC area
CHARLES CITY — The city’s spring clean up dates have been set for April 23, 24,25 and 26.The guidelines are the same as last year, according to a city news release. For all of the guidelines for the clean up, click here. Do not put out any items prior to April 21. The main reason for this is to help reduce the possibility of rains soaking up the items and causing heavier loads to the landfill. It will also help reduce the potential of items being strewn around the neighborhood prior to pickup. Any items set out before this date … Continue reading Spring clean up dates set in CC
Charles City Community Revitalization news release CHARLES CITY – The state of the economy in Charles City will be the topic of discussion at a special public presentation on Tuesday, April 3, at the Zastrow Room of the Charles City Public Library. Hosted by the Business Improvement Committee of Community Revitalization, this free event will feature Main Street Iowa Business Specialist Jim Thompson explaining the latest economic profile report by the state on Charles City. The Iowa Downtown Resource Center releases the ESRI economic profile data each year detailing census numbers, housing, market profiles, as well as where business/retail … Continue reading Public invited to Charles City economic profile presentation
The National Weather Service issued this statement for the region for Friday, March 23-24: WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. * WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow will make travel very … Continue reading Winter storm warning in effect until noon Saturday
CHARLES CITY — Most of Charles City High School’s soccer players received their game uniforms Thursday, March 22 — which is a little more than a week out from the new program’s first game. This inaugural crew’s excitement manifested in selfies and the urging between teammates to “hurry up” getting jerseys on and joining group poses. The team’s official, professional photos will be taken Friday. The co-ed program has 42 players, making it one of the larger sports programs in the district. Brad McKenzie is the head coach. The Comets’ first game will be on the road Monday, April 2, … Continue reading Comet soccer suits up for first time; season schedule announced
Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce news release CHARLES CITY — Who will be Charles City’s Man or Woman of the Year in 2018? You can have a say in selecting this year’s honorees! The annual Community Volunteer Recognition Event, organized by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Revitalization, will take place at 8 a.m. at the Charles City Senior Center on Friday, April 27th. The event is open to all local groups and organizations to participate in and recognize their own top volunteer(s). The public is being invited and encouraged to attend and show its appreciation … Continue reading Nominations sought for CC Man, Woman of the Year
Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce news release Charles City’s traditional Fourth of July Celebration is getting a big new upgrade, with an emphasis on “big” and new!” A big name band will be performing on July 3rd and on a bigger stage. The Dweebs, who call themselves “America’s Favorite Party Band,” will be bringing their high-energy, colorful, interactive and unique act to Charles City. Expect crazy stage antics and lots of audience participation as The Dweebs rock the night with music from the 60s on up through today. This well-established band performs all over the country and has developed … Continue reading ‘Dweebs’ are a part of the big plans for Charles City’s Fourth of July Celebration
MARBLE ROCK — Five youth permits will be drawn for the Spring Turkey Season at the Tosanak Recreation Area. Applications for the youth hunters will be due on, Sunday April 1, by 10 p.m. A public drawing will be held on Monday, April 2, at 8 a.m. at the Fossil & Prairie Center, 1227 215th St, Rockford. Five hunters will be drawn and are eligible for the youth season and all spring turkey seasons, until tag is filled. No hunting will be allowed on May 5 due to the Outdoor Family Fair event at the Tosanak Recreation Area. Click here … Continue reading County accepting applications for spring youth turkey hunt permits for Tosanak Recreation Area
ROCKFORD, Iowa — Visit with the Easter Bunny and — if you are 10 years old or younger — go egg hunting at the Egg-travaganza from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Fossil and Prairie Park in Rockford. There will also be spring activities and live chicks. Continue reading
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