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
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Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Registration is open for two week-long workshops for area youth during the week of June 19. Charles Youth Theatre 2017 is for students entering grade 3 to grade 9. The workshops will be held daily June 19 through June 23 at the  Charles Theatre, 409 Main St., Charles City. Workshop One is for students entering grade 3 to grade 5 will be from 8-10 a.m.  It will explore creative drama through movement, voice and stage presentation. Each session will culminate in a performance at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. Workshop Two is for students entering grade 6 … Continue reading Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017

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April 19 event to celebrate success of the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A special event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, will celebrate the women’s suffrage movement, the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and recognize Carrie Lane Chapman Catt for her efforts in helping women gain the right to vote.  A flier from the 19th Amendment Society describes the event this way: “Join area students, the 19th Amendment Society, and Floyd County officials in recognizing the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt. The program starts in the 3rd floor District Courtroom with a ‘Visit from Carrie,’ student presentations, and remarks from special guests … Continue reading April 19 event to celebrate success of the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt

Nashua

Your morning report: April 10

Chris Baldus

Charles City begins this week with a new problem on its plate. The old railroad bridge along the Charlie Western Recreation Trail is partially falling down. You can see photos here.   The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 12. Today is your last chance to speak up about the Charles City School District annual budget before the School Board votes on it. the budget includes a property tax rate: $12.89 (decrease of $0.04 or 0.35%) Surtax 6% (same as prior year). Good morning, today is Monday , April 10 WEATHER Forecast for Floyd and Chickasaw Counties … Continue reading Your morning report: April 10

Obituaries

Marlys Hodina, mother, farmer and church caretaker, passes at 87

Chris Baldus

OSAGE, Iowa — Marlys Hodina, 87, of Osage, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, in hospice care at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. A funeral service for Marlys Hodina will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Tuesday at the church. Marlys Maxine Hodina was born September 24, 1929, to Frank … Continue reading Marlys Hodina, mother, farmer and church caretaker, passes at 87

Obituaries

Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, long-time church, school and community volunteer passes at 98

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY, Iowa -— Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, 98, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. She loved and served the Lord all of her life and He called her home. A funeral service for Ethel Ingram will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Carroll Cemetery at 2 p.m. near Bassett. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and will continue … Continue reading Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, long-time church, school and community volunteer passes at 98

Nashua

Good morning, it’s Palm Sunday. Here’s your weather and upcoming events

Chris Baldus

Churches throughout the region are celebrating Palm Sunday today, April 9. Boy Scout Troop 1087 Is serving up breakfast at the Columbus Club on Clark Street until 1 p.m. WEATHER from the National Weather Service Today — Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight — A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Monday — A 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising … Continue reading Good morning, it’s Palm Sunday. Here’s your weather and upcoming events

Nashua

Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The deadline is coming up quickly to sign up girls to play in this year’s City League. Applications need to be turned in no later than April 12 to Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery in Charles City. It’s next to Subway across the street from the courthouse.  The $15 registration fee must be turned in with the application. Applications are available at Charles City schools and Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery. Practices might begin the week of May 7, according to the application. The league is for all girls who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. The age groups and their … Continue reading Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

Charles City

Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY -— The dates have been set for this year’s spring clean up! April 24, 25, 26 and 27 are the dates with mattresses and box springs being picked up on April 24. As in past years, the city asks hat you do not set out items before April 22. If you violate this rule, you may be subject to a nuisance citation. For the full list of guidelines and other pertinent information, click here. Continue reading Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates

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New CCPD officers now gun certified

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Charles City’s newest police officers are now certified with guns.According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page Reserve Officer Dustin Haberkorn of Charles City and full-time Officer Nathan Cork out of Illinois spent Wednesday at the gun range with certified firearms instructor Brad Bilharz, also a Charles City police officer. “They both did excellent, shooting hundreds of rounds each in the cool and muddy conditions and still came away with great scores,” the post said. Continue reading New CCPD officers now gun certified

Nashua

Your morning update:

Chris Baldus

Good morning. It’s Friday, April 7   WEATHER Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City Area: Today Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 13 mph. EVENTS CALENDAR  FRIDAY , APRIL 7 CCHS girls golf vs. New Hampton, … Continue reading Your morning update:

Nashua

Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa — As it gets warmer thoughts turn to music, fun, food and mud. Water Over the Dam Days will be Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, June 25. This year’s casino-centered theme is “What Happens in Nashua … Stays In Nashua.” Organizers are taking nominations for Water Over The Dam Days Parade Grand Marshals. Send nominations to curlyclean@gmail.com. Scheduled events include a beanbag tournament, golf tournament, sand volleyball and the Nashua Fire Department 2nd annual Car Show. The live music lineup includes Endless Summer (12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, Georgia Clay Band (8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 24), … Continue reading Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help