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
Floyd County

Floyd County board to bill Chickasaw for VA services

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, May 8, in the Floyd County Courthouse Board Room . The agenda includes:  Discussing Fidelity Information Systems contract for Iowa Tax and Tags services Reviewing the bill to Chickasaw County for Veterans Affairs services  Noting the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Audit report for FY16  Noting the receipt of DNR letter regarding determination of K&K Hogs, LLC Construction Permit Application  Continue reading Floyd County board to bill Chickasaw for VA services

Sports

Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech 

Chris Baldus

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources compiles a fishing report each week from information gathered from bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. These are area waters listed in the report issued May 4: Clear Lake Water temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The restrooms at Lynne Lorenzen and jetties are open for the season. All the public access docks are currently in for the season. The McIntosh Park Fish Cleaning Station is open.  Walleye – Good: Use jigs and hooks tipped with minnows around rocky substrate. Boat anglers are fishing rock reefs with slip bobbers with … Continue reading Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech 

Nashua

Water Summary Update shows no drought in Iowa thanks to cool, wet April

Chris Baldus

From the Iowa DNR DES MOINES— For the first time in almost a year, none of Iowa is shown in any form of drought or dryness in the latest Water Summary Update.  Conditions in Iowa continue to improve, especially in the areas of southeast Iowa that had been dry over the winter. Thanks to a wet and cool April, there are no drought designations in the state and shallow groundwater is now rated as normal to above normal across the state. Streamflow is above normal across much of the state.  Most of April saw mild weather with temperatures above normal … Continue reading Water Summary Update shows no drought in Iowa thanks to cool, wet April

Charles City Schools

Charles City Middle School announces 3rd quarter honor roll

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY (IOWA) Charles City Middle School releases its honor roll for 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students for the third quarter of the 2016-17 academic school year. In order to be on the Charles City Middle School honor roll a student must have a quarter grade point average of at least 3.00, a full class load at the middle school, and no grade lower than a C- in any of the student’s subjects. The following students are recognized for their individual academic success: SIXTH GRADE Kristen Aikey Kaylie Banks Caiden Biggerstaff McCoy Bilharz Kayden Blunt Maya Bruening Logan Carey Jared … Continue reading Charles City Middle School announces 3rd quarter honor roll

Obituaries

‘Strong quiet man’ and former Floyd Fire Chief Wayne Lovik passes at 79

Chris Baldus

FLOYD — Wayne Lovik, 79, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service for Wayne Lovik will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating.  Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Friday at the church. Wayne William Lovik, the son of Hendre “Henry” Alford and Anne Mayme (Winterton) … Continue reading ‘Strong quiet man’ and former Floyd Fire Chief Wayne Lovik passes at 79

Obituaries

Former Charles City High School Principal Lyle A. Sprout passes at 86

Chris Baldus

Lyle A. Sprout, 86, of Charles City, passed away, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with his family by his side. A funeral service for Lyle Sprout will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating.  Burial will be at South Walnut Cemetery of Graettinger, Iowa at 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service … Continue reading Former Charles City High School Principal Lyle A. Sprout passes at 86

Obituaries

Raymond ‘Ray’ Boyer, passes at 71

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Raymond “Ray” Boyer, 71, of Charles City, passed away April 30, 2017, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Raymond Lyle Boyer, the son of Lyle and Arlene (Hoisington) Boyer, was born April 2, 1946 in Charles City.  He attended school in Colwell until its closing and then continued at Charles City schools until graduating in 1964.  Ray was drafted into the Army after graduating and served his country until … Continue reading Raymond ‘Ray’ Boyer, passes at 71

Huskies, Warriors

Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf

Chris Baldus

Sydney Fullerton of Rockford, after seven 9-hole rounds leads the East Division of the Top of Iowa Conference with  9-hole average of 49.43. That puts her third overall in the conference. Bailee Frayne of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura leads with a low average of 40.89. Her teammate. Carlee Frayne is second with 43.11. Nashua-Plainfield’s Haley Hillesheim is sixth in the East Division with a 54.29 9-hole average. Continue reading Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf

Nashua

Floyd County Veterans Affairs commission meeting April 17

Chris Baldus

Floyd County Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 @ 16:00 Commissioners in attendance: Bob Mondt (Chair), Maureen Ruane (Secretary), William Vetter, and Tim Speas  Other county representatives present: VSO Director Maria Deike, County Supervisor Doug Kamm  1. The meeting was called to order at 16:00 by Chair Bob Mondt.  2. Motion to approve last month’s minutes by Tim Speas, second by Maureen Ruane, passed unanimously.  3. Motion to approve agenda by Bill Vetter, second Tim Speas, passed unanimously.  4. Motion to approve consent agenda by Bill Vetter, second by Tim Speas, passed unanimously.  5. Public Comments – None  … Continue reading Floyd County Veterans Affairs commission meeting April 17

Charles City

Downtown Charles City streets to be closed beginning at 3 a.m. for RAGBRAI vendor set up 

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — With more than 20,000 bicyclist coming to Charles City on Wednesday July 26, the city is making plans for vendors to get set up. All downtown streets will be closed after 3 a.m. on July 25. The city recommends all food vendors set up between 6-8 a.m. on July 26 to allow enough time for inspections and to be ready for early participants.  The busiest time will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. as this is when most participants eat dinner, according to the city’s RAGBRAI website. The beverage garden will remain open until midnight and the … Continue reading Downtown Charles City streets to be closed beginning at 3 a.m. for RAGBRAI vendor set up 

Charles City Schools

Western directs her CCHS orchestra finale; Class  of 2017 band musicians reach milestone

Chris Baldus

By Chris Baldus | news@northcedarreports.com CHARLES CITY — The spring concert for the Charles City High School Symphonic Band and the String Orchestra is special every year as seniors say goodbye to their music family. This year, it was special on a whole new level. And sad. Monday’s performance was Director Nancy Western’s finale with the full Charles City orchestra. She has accepted the school district’s early retirement offer and will be done at the school year’s end. Alumni, parents and peers took turns speaking on stage at the North Grand Auditorium to tell her how grateful they were to … Continue reading Western directs her CCHS orchestra finale; Class  of 2017 band musicians reach milestone

Charles City

Charle City hires  business office employee

Chris Baldus

CHARTLE CITY — The city has hired  Jane Michels as its new utility billing clerk at the city hall business office. Michels “brings a wealth of experience in municipal utilities from her previous job at Osage Municipal Utilities and lives near Osage,” a news release said.   She started her duties on April 24. You can welcome Jane when you come into city hall. Continue reading Charle City hires  business office employee

Floyd County

Win a kayak, run the trails at Tosanak Recreation Area open house on Saturday, May 6

Chris Baldus

MARBLE ROCK — Tosanak Recreation Area’s open house and 5K Trail run/walk is Saturday, May 6. The 5K Trail run/walk begins at 9 a.m. and is a great way to see the spring wildflowers in bloom along the trails. Open House events will include:  tram rides through the Park,  presentations on Bees (11 a.m.) and Pollinator Habitats (1 p.m.), Free will donation lunch,  youth activities (casting & archery),  hourly door prize drawings, and  a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a kayak.  Continue reading Win a kayak, run the trails at Tosanak Recreation Area open house on Saturday, May 6

Nashua

Morning update: Western’s finale; rain today, warmup tomorrow

Chris Baldus

Tonight is Nancy Western’s final concert as the Charles City High School Orchestra director. Showtime is 7:30 p.m in the North Grand Auditorium. Click here for the full Charles City concert schedule. WEATHER Today — Showers, mainly before 4 p.m. High near 45. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.  Tonight — A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Tuesday — … Continue reading Morning update: Western’s finale; rain today, warmup tomorrow