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
Charles City

Molstead Motors plans $1.3M expansion, seeks $38K tax rebate from city

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Mike Molstead Motors plans to expand with a 7,200-square-foot addition that will have nine new service bays. It is also asking the city for some help with the $1.3 million project in terms of tax rebates which could amount to nearly $38,000 over five years. The Charles City Council will discuss the request at it’s planning meeting tonight (Monday, April 24).  “Mike Molstead Motors has proven to be an exceptionally successful business enterprise at 1501 South Grand Avenue,” Charles City Area Development Corp. Executive Director Tim Fox wrote in a tax rebate application letter to the city. “It … Continue reading Molstead Motors plans $1.3M expansion, seeks $38K tax rebate from city

Floyd County

Floyd County Board to discuss law enforcement center

Chris Baldus

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors workshop meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday, April 24, in the Floyd County Courthouse board room.In the wake of the Charles City Council deciding last week to withdraw from a partnership to build a joint law enforcement center, the supervisors will discuss the next step. The county is driven by reports from the state jail inspector, who said in 2013 that the 70-plus year e jail “does not meet the current needs of the staff or the public.” Delbert Longley, chief jail inspector, said he was urging the Board to make plans for the … Continue reading Floyd County Board to discuss law enforcement center

Charles City Schools

Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY —A large head last seen in public during the Charles City 2016 Homecoming Pep Rally made an appearance Saturday night at the CCHS 2017 Prom Grand March. The bigger-than-life cardboard head of Prom king candidate Alex Koehler accompanied queen candidate Kristyn Pellymonter around the “red carpet” in the competition gym attached to the new middle school addition. Pellymonter danced and waved — as did the other court members during their promenades — as she took her place among them awaiting the crowning moment. Koehler was only there in spirit because he is playing football in Italy at the … Continue reading Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom

Nashua

Heather Sibbits passes at age 37

Chris Baldus

 GREENE —Heather Sibbits, 37, of Greene, formerly Charles City, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Heather May Sibbits was born October 10, 1979 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, raised her children in Charles City and most recently made her home in Greene. Living family members include her mother, Elaine Coblentz of Greene; two sons: Damian Sibbits of Charles City and Matthew Bakken of Greene; sister: Jennifer Sibbits with her two daughters, Kayla Kaiser and Morgan … Continue reading Heather Sibbits passes at age 37

Nashua

Your morning briefing: Wartburg and CCHS Bands perform tonight.  |   CC and R-R-MR proms as well as N-P Spring Play this weekend 

Chris Baldus

Tonight, listen to the music. Tomorrow, dance. The Wartburg College Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. In Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City. Charles City High School musicians will also perform. Admission is free. We’re one day away from two proms. Charles City’s Prom, with the theme “Picture Perfect,” will be on Saturday, April 22. Here is the schedule: * 6:30 p.m. -— Doors open for Grand March (Charles City Middle School Gymnasium) * 7 p.m. — Lineup for Grand March *  7:30 p.m. — Grand March (admission $1) * 9 p.m.  — Dance * Midnight … Continue reading Your morning briefing: Wartburg and CCHS Bands perform tonight.  |   CC and R-R-MR proms as well as N-P Spring Play this weekend 

Huskies, Warriors

Huskies golf teams win home golf meets; Rockford boy is medalist

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield varsity boys and girls golf teams captured first in their home meets Thursday, April 20, at the Nashua Town and Country Club. Boys Standings Nashua-Plainfield – 195 Rockford – 197 Northwood-Kensett – 232 Medalist – Kaden Lyman (Rfd) – 43 Runner-up Medalists – Dillon Auchstetter (NP), Zach Bushbaum (Rfd) – 45 Girls Standings Nashua-Plainfield – 211 Rockford – 227 Northwood-Kensett – 240 Medalist – Haley Hillesheim (NP) – 50 Runner-up Medalist – Megan Cerwinske (NP) – 51 Continue reading Huskies golf teams win home golf meets; Rockford boy is medalist

Nashua

Your morning update: Nashua’s weekend full of comedy, deals and goodwill. | Also R-R-MR announced Prom Court

Chris Baldus

Nashua will be a happening place this weekend. Nashua-Plainfield High School students will present the comedy “Three’s a Family,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school’s gymnasium. Admission is $3. Also in Nashua, the citywide garage sales will begin Friday and last until Saturday. The Goodwill truck will be in town for donations. WEATHER We are going to be drying out for a bit. Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City area. Today — Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph.  Tonight — Mostly cloudy, … Continue reading Your morning update: Nashua’s weekend full of comedy, deals and goodwill. | Also R-R-MR announced Prom Court

Comets, Huskies

New Hampton Girls Invitational, April 17, 2017, results

Chris Baldus

NEW HAMPTON — Results from the April 17 New Hampton Girls Invitational are listed by name, athlete’s year in school, seed result, finals result, heat number, and team points: Girls 100 Meter Dash Varsity Finals Katie Foster, senior, Charles City,   12.62,   12.73, 2   –  10    2. Sadie Tenge, sophomore, New Hampton,   13.20,   13.23, 2 –  8  Katelyn Halbach, sophomore, Osage,   14.07,   14.111, 2. –  6  Makenna Nelson, freshman, Nashua-Plain, 14.12, 14.112, 1. –  4  Allie Jo Zieser,  freshman, Independence,   14.18,   14.14, 2 – 2  Madisyn Blasberg, sophomore. Wapsie Valley,   14.15, … Continue reading New Hampton Girls Invitational, April 17, 2017, results

Nashua

Your morning update: Do you recognize this safe?

Chris Baldus

The Charles City Police are hoping to find the owner of an empty safe that was found in town. It appears to have been broken into, police say. The non-emergency number to the CCPD is (641) 228-3366 Good morning it’s Wednesday, April 19, or as we like to call it at North Cedar Reports.com Quality Auto Service Day. Go celebrate by saying hi to Steve and the crew. WEATHER Here is your Charles City area weather forecast from the National Weather Service  Today — A chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m, then a chance of showers and … Continue reading Your morning update: Do you recognize this safe?

Obituaries

Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Mabel H. Kreger, 84, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Homes. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street, with Reverend Bill Odermann officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Mabel was born on April 19, 1932 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Herbert and Joyce (Bird) Wichman. She resided and attended … Continue reading Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84

Obituaries

Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Elaine Eppley, 89, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Elaine Eppley will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Father Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, with a Scripture Service beginning at 7 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Friday. Elaine … Continue reading Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89

Huskies, Warriors

Rockford girls golf takes first in St. Ansgar; N-P’s Harrington is medalist 

Chris Baldus

ST. ANSGAR — Nashua-Plainfield junior Nicole Harrington’s score of 50 at the Acorn Park Recreation Area in St. Ansgar made her the medalist of Monday’s Girls golf meet. Rockford’s Abby Murray (51) and Sydney Fullerton (52), however led the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock team to a first-place finish. The Warriors had a 221.  Nashua-Plainfield was second with a 234 and St. Ansgar third with 241. Rounding out R-R-MR’s scoring were Madison McGregor (66), Sadie Arickx (79), Theresa Jones (68) and Abby Murray (51) Beyond Harrington, Nashua-Plainfield’s scores were senior Kaitlyn Betsinger (60), junior Megan Cerwinske (60), sophomore Keagan Betsinger (64) and sophomore … Continue reading Rockford girls golf takes first in St. Ansgar; N-P’s Harrington is medalist 

Nashua

Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead

Chris Baldus

A Charles City man was the sixth fastest Iowan in the Boston Marathon on Monday, and the countdown is on for proms at two schools this coming weekend. Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 18.   CHARLES CITY AREA WEATHER The National Weather forecast for today includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 68, and breezy, with a south wind of 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight there is a 10 percent chance of showers before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead

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CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon

Chris Baldus

BOSTON — A Charles City man had the 6th fastest time among Iowa runners Monday in the Boston Marathon. When you include all the runners, Torrey Stallsmith, 26, placed 1,966th with his official time of 3:04:36 Here are other north-central Iowans who ran the Boston Marathon. Included are their official time and overall finishing place. Kevin R. Cummer, 45, of Waverly, 3:28:20, 6,609 Jamie K. Stensland, 51, of Waverly, 3:39:17, 9,553 Perry McGee, 45, of Cresco, 3:45:21, 11,316 David Kersbergen, 51 of Mason City, 3:46:16, 11,569 Lynn H Manning, 60, of Forest City, 3:46:22, 11,601 Steve Younker, 51, of Mason … Continue reading CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon

Nashua

Your morning update: Monday, April 17

Chris Baldus

Charles City’s Mara Forsyth is leading the Wartburg College Knights softball team into the second half of the season with offensive numbers on pace to eclipse her sophomore breakthrough-year. Read more here. The Charles City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m and is expected to end it’s partnership with Floyd County on working toward a joint law enforcement center. Read more here And Charles City studets get one more day of Easter vacation today as classes are not in session. Comet sports teams, however, will be in action. The girls tennis team is hosting Waverly-Shell Rock at 3 p.m. … Continue reading Your morning update: Monday, April 17

Obituaries

Olin Maage, Marine Night Fighter Squadron 542 member, dies age 95

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Olin Maage, 95, of Charles City, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Cedar Health in Charles City with his family at his side. Visitation will take place from 1-1:30 p.m before the service at the graveside on Wednesday. A graveside service for Olin will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Colfax Cemetery outside of Vincent, Iowa with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of First Baptist Church in Charles City officiating. Olin James Maage was born May 5, 1921 in Polk County, Iowa to Ole and Jennie (Alexander) Maage. He was raised on the … Continue reading Olin Maage, Marine Night Fighter Squadron 542 member, dies age 95

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City to step away from joint facility with Floyd County

Chris Baldus

By Chris Baldus, NorthCedarReports.com CHARLES CITY — Floyd County will likely be on its own when it comes to updating its 70-plus year old jail. The Charles City Council will vote Monday on a recommendation to quit a partnership considering construction of a joint law enforcement center. “The city and county have been investigating an opportunity to share some needed additional space for the Police Department, Dispatch and the rest of city hall administrative and code enforcement functions along with their needs for a jail and other space,” City Administrator Steve Diers said in a memo for Monday’s meeting.  The … Continue reading City to step away from joint facility with Floyd County