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
Calendar, Floyd County

Floyd County Extension events calendar 

Chris Baldus

Wednesday, Sept. 27 6-7 p.m., Project Award Interviews Charles City/Floyd County Sunday, October 1 7-8 p.m.,  4-H Awards Night Charles City Tuesday, October 3 3:15-5 p.m.,  Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Friday, October 6 9 a.m to noon, Day Camp – Rockets Charles City Saturday, October 7 9:30-10:30 a.m., EAGLE Library Program-This Book Just Ate My Dog Marble Rock Sunday, October 8, 2017 5-7 p.m.,  4-H Harvest Party Nashua Monday, October 9 3:15-5 p.m.,  Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Tuesday, October 10, 2017 2- 2:30 p.m.,  Pick A Better Snack – NS Nora Springs 3-5 p.m., … Continue reading Floyd County Extension events calendar 

Floyd County, Nashua

4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The 4-H program will be hosting a 4-H Family Harvest Party 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Borlaug Learning Center near Nashua. The party will include hayrides and a free meal. Members who attend the party will receive a $20 discount on the re-enrollment that night. New members who attend that night will receive free enrollment.   Computers and assistance will be available to help complete the enrollment process that night to receive all discounts. If for some reason you are not able to attend the party, members will still be able to benefit in the month of … Continue reading 4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8

Outdoors

Waterfowl hunting in Iowa takes off

Chris Baldus

By the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources  Slightly cooler temperatures this week will be a welcome development for waterfowl hunters who have several chances to hunt this fall. Here’s a breakdown of Iowa’s waterfowl seasons:  North Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Sept. 23-Oct. 1, and Oct. 14-Dec. 3 Canada Geese, Brant, White-fronted Geese: Sept. 23-Oct. 8, and Oct. 14-Jan. 1, 2018 South Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, and Oct. 21-Dec. 14 Canada Geese, Brant, White-fronted Geese: Sept. 30-Oct. 8, and Oct. 21-Jan. 15, 2018  Missouri River Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Oct. 7-8, and Oct. 21-Dec. 17 Canada Geese, Brant, … Continue reading Waterfowl hunting in Iowa takes off

Charles City

CC firefighters collecting donations for MDA today (Sept. 24)

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — It’s a good day to grab that spare change from the top of your dresser as you head out this morning. The Charles City fire department is collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersection of Gilbert and Brantingham. They will be there until noon. It’s called Fill the Boot and this is the 16th year the Charles City department has been part of the nationwide fundraiser. Continue reading CC firefighters collecting donations for MDA today (Sept. 24)

Bearcats, Comets, Huskies, Sports, Warriors

Iowa high school football scoreboard

Chris Baldus

Thursday, Sept. 21 CLASS 3A: District 4 Assumption, Davenport 35, Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 10 Friday (09/22/2017) CLASS 4A: District 1 Johnston 49, Des Moines, East 35 Sioux City, East 47, Sioux City, North 12 Waukee 48, Des Moines, Roosevelt 13 District 2 Ames 55, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 21 Ankeny Centennial 42, Des Moines, Lincoln 7 Dowling Catholic High School 77, Sioux City, West 7 District 3 Ankeny 34, Des Moines, Hoover 30 Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 50, Des Moines, North 13 Urbandale 13, Lewis Central 7 District 4 Newton 49, Marshalltown 28 Southeast Polk 30, Indianola 22 Valley, West … Continue reading Iowa high school football scoreboard

Charles City

Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner is Sunday, Sept. 24

Chris Baldus

The Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Wildwood Wildwood Golf Course. A ticket is $35 and includes your 5-course meal and wine. Purchase your tickets in person at the Charles City HyVee Customer Service desk OR stop at the Floyd County Farm Bureau office in Charles City. Organizers describe the event this way: “Savor the flavor of farm fresh foods! Join us for a unique dining experience at the Wildwood Golf Course Social Hall. Enjoy the company of neighbors and friends while connecting with the Floyd County farmers who grew the … Continue reading Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner is Sunday, Sept. 24

Outdoors

Fishing Report: Check under the dock for muskies, DNR suggests

Chris Baldus

It’s a great time to just be outside in northern Iowa. So, try some. Ice relaxing fishing. Here are the latest Iowa DNR reports on popular fishing spots around here. Clear LakeThe water temperature is 65 degrees.  Yellow Bass – Good: Drift a small jig tipped with a piece of crawler or cut bait in 8- to 10-feet of water until you find fish. Try also near the rock reefs.  Walleye – Fair: Use a slip bobber and leech or minnow near the rock reefs.  Channel Catfish – Fair: Use cut bait or crawlers on the windward side of the … Continue reading Fishing Report: Check under the dock for muskies, DNR suggests

Community

Hawkeye League Bowling: Snap Fitness leaps into first; Doc Slinger’s adjustments get him a 290 game

Chris Baldus

COMET BOWL, Charles City, IA — Local chiropractor Dr Anthony Slinger made the right adjustments in Week 2 and bowled the top scratch game of this young season for the Hawkeye League, which bowls Thursday nights. Slinger, who has rolled a 300 game before, had a 290 last week. However, it was Snap Fitness that jumped to the top spot in the team standings. Week 2 results from Thursday, Sept. 14, are below: Team name               PW  PL  P+HCP Snap Fitness …. …. . 51     29     6747 Redline Vending …. … Continue reading Hawkeye League Bowling: Snap Fitness leaps into first; Doc Slinger’s adjustments get him a 290 game

Charles City Schools

CCHS announces homecoming court; schedule

Chris Baldus

• CHARLES CITY — Homecoming week involves more than a parade, football and re-establishing alumni ties at Charles City High School. In the week beginning Monday, Sept. 18, that is a celebration of Comet Nation, the community will also welcome German exchange students, the marching band will compete for a festival title and the Charles City Hall of Fame will gain members. CCHS will also host a motivational speaker Marc Mero. A former professional wrestler — Johnny B. Badd of World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling — he had abused steroids as well as other drugs and alcohol, suffered … Continue reading CCHS announces homecoming court; schedule

Community

Hawkeye Bowling: Brockney takes the lead

Chris Baldus

COMET BOWL, Charles City, IA — Week 1 was good for team YOLI bowler Dave Brockney, who scored the highest scratch series (736) and tied teammate Rob Gillespie for the highest scratch game (279). Their team, however, came in second to Cambrex in the Hawkeye League standings. The Thursday night league began its season Thursday, Sept. 7. Week 2 results from Thursday, Sept. 14, are pending. Team name               PW  PL  P+HCP Cambrex …. …. …. … 33       7     3526 YOLI …. …. …. …. …. . 28   … Continue reading Hawkeye Bowling: Brockney takes the lead

Community

Bowling: Team 6 leads Sunday Nite Mixed League

Chris Baldus

Team 6 leads the Comet Bowl’s Sunday Nite Mixed League after The Sept. 10 session. Results are below: (TEAM: points won – points lost / pins + HDCP) Team 6 ………………..4 – 0 / 2285 Idler Trucking …….3 – 1 /  2228 Mitchell Family Show Cattle ……….2 -2 / 2234 Comet Bowl ……….2 -2 / 2143 Vetter Farms ……..1 – 3  / 2152 Team 5 ……………….0 – 4 / 2111 LANE ASSIGNMENTS  Sept. 10: Lanes 3-4: Team 5 vs, Comet Bowl; Lanes 5-6: Idler Trucking vs. Team 6; Lanes 7-8: Vetter Farms vs Mitchell Family Sept. 17: Lanes 3-4: Mitchell Farms vs. … Continue reading Bowling: Team 6 leads Sunday Nite Mixed League

Charles City Schools

CCHS announces Homecoming dress up days

Chris Baldus

Charles City Homecoming will be celebrated Sept. 18 – 23, and organizers are encouraging students, faculty, staff and the community to participate in the following theme days. Monday, Sept. 18 – Class Colors Day Purple — Grades 4, 8, 12 (Purple) Blue — Grades 3, 7, 11 Green — Grades 2, 6, 10 Red — Grades 1, 5, 9 Yellow — Kindergarten Pink — Preschool  Staff will wear Black with white accents Tuesday, Sept. 19 – America Day Red, white & blue (patriotic) Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Character Day Thursday, Sept. 21- Generations Day Freshmen: babies Sophomores: toddlers Juniors: adults … Continue reading CCHS announces Homecoming dress up days

Comets

Charles City and District 3 Stats and standings after week 3

Chris Baldus

CLASS 3A DISTRICT 3 STATISTICS after week 3 TEAM TOTALS: Passing yards — Independence 591, Benton 504, South Tama 313, Charles City 256, Waverly-Shell Rock 255, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 254, Decorah 179, Vinton-Shellsburg 141. Passing TDs — Waverly-Shell Rock 7 29, Benton 6 30, Independence 6 75, South Tama 3 76, Charles City 2 60, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 2 39, Decorah 1 18, Vinton-Shellsburg 1 76. Longest passing TDs — South Tama 76, Vinton-Shellsburg 76, Independence 75, Charles City 60, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 39, Benton 30, Waverly-Shell Rock 29, Decorah 18. Rushing (carries-yards) — Decorah 128-855, Waverly-Shell Rock 115-731, Independence … Continue reading Charles City and District 3 Stats and standings after week 3

Nashua-Plainfield

It’s Homecoming Week at Nashua-Plainfield

Chris Baldus

  NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield 2017 Homecoming Court is, pictured above, Caleb Lines and Kylie Laube, Dayton Hansen and Kaylee Cerwinske, Mason Hyde and Morgan Kapping, Dawson Schmitt and Ashton Lamborn, and Tristen Brase and Emma Sinnwell. HOMECOMING WEEK SPORTING EVENTS Tuesday, Sept. 12 5 p.m. — Girls cross country varsity meet at the Mitchell County Nature Center 5:30 p.m. — Boys cross country varsity meet 7 p.m. — Varsity volleyball vs. Osage at home Friday, Sept. 18 7 p.m. — Homecoming football game vs. Rockford Saturday, Sept. 19 9 a.m. — Home varsity volleyball tournament Continue reading It’s Homecoming Week at Nashua-Plainfield

Arts, Charles City

Floyd County Extension and OutreachSeptember 2017 Calendarp

Chris Baldus

Monday, Sept. 11 3:15-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Tuesday, Sept. 12 3-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Nora Springs Nora Springs 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Monday, Sept. 18 5:15-6 p.m.  4-H Committee Meeting Charles City 6-7:30 p.m. 4-H Leader’s Meeting Charles City Tuesday, Sept. 19 3-5 p.m. Clover Kids – RRMR Rockford 6:30- 8 p.m.  Floyd County Extension Council meeting Charles City Continue reading Floyd County Extension and OutreachSeptember 2017 Calendarp