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
Nashua

Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke

Chris Baldus

By Chris Baldus, news@northcedarreports.com   NASHUA, Iowa — The city of Nashua is not broke. Its accounting is messed up. That’s the message Nashua Mayor Angelina Dietz tried to relay Monday responding to a community rumor and a city employee’s hesitancy to spend money on a project recently approved by the council. “I’ve heard that rumor too that we have no money,” Dietz said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “And that’s not true. Things are not in the right funds that they should be, but they’re still showing $2 million. If you look at the treasurer’s report, it still shows … Continue reading Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke

Obituaries

Raymond Shefner, veteran, dies at age 72

Chris Baldus

IONIA, Iowa — Raymond Shefner age 72 of Ionia, Iowa, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton. At Raymond’s request, no funeral will be held and a private family burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Arrangements are with Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Raymond Albert Shefner was born March 4, 1945, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Walter and Louise (Janssen) Shefner. He received his education in Bassett and Charles City, Iowa, and served in the United States Army from 1962 until receiving an honorable … Continue reading Raymond Shefner, veteran, dies at age 72

Obituaries

Leon ‘LeRoy’ Cleveland, businessman, farmer and father, dies age 81

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Leon “LeRoy” Cleveland, 81, of Charles City, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. A memorial service for LeRoy Cleveland will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at The Bridge Church (First Wesleyan Church) in Charles City with Pastor Robert Williams officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be at the church on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the memorial service. Leon LeRoy Cleveland, the son of Leon Lester and Elaine (Hunt) Cleveland, was born March 18, 1936 on the family farm Southeast of Nashua.  He … Continue reading Leon ‘LeRoy’ Cleveland, businessman, farmer and father, dies age 81

Obituaries

Ruth Miller passes on at age 89

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Ruth Miller, 89, of Charles City, died April 3, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Ruth will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Friday. Ruth Maxine (Fisher) Miller was born March 1, 1928 to Walter and Nellie Mae (Carle) Fisher in Bradford, … Continue reading Ruth Miller passes on at age 89

Nashua

Nashua to rehire campground host

Chris Baldus

NASHUA – Brian Stillions received the nod to return this year as the Cedar View Campground in Nashua. He was the only applicant.  The City Council at its Monday, April 3, meeting unanimously approved his hiring. The camp host receives a free campsite. The host is paid commissions for maintenance work, however. The campground opens for the season Thursday, April 13. According to campground policies on the city’s website, the camping fees are:​ — $20 per night for RV sites (sites 1-11 and 13-43, water and electric available)  — $15 per night for tent sites (site 12 and Tents A … Continue reading Nashua to rehire campground host

Nashua

Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Comet boys basketball coaches are building for the future with spring and summer camps for players as young as pre-kindergarten age. Sign up for the camps at the website http://www.charlescitybasketballcamps.com. You can enter your email for updates on the camps. Sign up at least two weeks in advance to ensure getting the right T-shirt size. The camps are: AM Squad for middle school boys Who: Grades 5-8, combined When: 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Charles City Competition Gym Dates: May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Cost: 6 sessions for $45, includes T-shirt PRE-K-1ST BOYS SQUAD … Continue reading Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players

Charles City

Iowa Supreme Court Justices to meet with Charles City area students

Chris Baldus

News release On Tuesday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 5, justices of the Iowa Supreme Court will meet with students from seven Charles City area schools to discuss the Iowa judicial system and the role of the courts in Iowa. The justices will visit with students in Tripoli, Hampton, Charles City, Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Dike, and Parkersburg. High School Visit Schedule Tuesday, April 4 — 12:30 pm: Justice Zager will visit Tripoli Middle/Senior High School in Tripoli Wednesday, April 5 —  8:15 am: Justice Hecht will visit Hampton-Dumont High School in Hampton 9:10 am: Justice Appel will visit Charles City … Continue reading Iowa Supreme Court Justices to meet with Charles City area students

Nashua

Your morning report for Monday, April 3

Chris Baldus

This is the weather for which Mondays were made: overcast and raining. Good morning. It’s Monday, April 3. According to the National Weather Service, the Floyd County area is likely to see rain throughout the day beginning around 9 a.m. and into the night. There will be patchy fog, a high temperature near 52, and a northeast wind of. 7 to 10 mph. The low temp tonight should be around 52. The Charles City Council meets at 6 p.m. today. Public hearings are scheduled for: — The Rolfing Street Water Main Replacement Project —  Bunn Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project … Continue reading Your morning report for Monday, April 3

Obituaries

Raymond William Buchholz of Nashua dies at 95

Chris Baldus

Raymond William Buchholz age 95 of Nashua, Iowa, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Faith United Church of Christ In Tripoli with Rev. Debbie Buchholz presiding.  Interment will be held in Faith Cemetery, Tripoli, with Bryan Schaufenbuel, Jason Schaufenbuel, Jimmy Hyde, Dan Buchholz, Doug Buchholz, and John Wolf serving as pallbearers.  Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at … Continue reading Raymond William Buchholz of Nashua dies at 95

Obituaries

Longtime Nashua groundskeeper Duane L. Pagel dies at 83

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa — Duane L. Pagel, 83, of Nashua, Iowa, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton.  Interment will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Russ Schmidt, Randy Strabula, Bruce Bruns, Bruce Becker, and Dan Zwanziger serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are John Ross, Howard Schluter and Arnie Boge.  Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Bill Nielsen presiding. Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel … Continue reading Longtime Nashua groundskeeper Duane L. Pagel dies at 83

Obituaries

Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, of Charles City

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, died peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Jane’s family and friends will be gathering at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. A private family burial will take place at Riverside cemetery in Charles City at a later date. Jane Ellen (Rich) Biggers was born on Oct. 2, 1950, to Thomas and Elaine (Schmitt) Rich in Mason City, Iowa. She grew up in the Mason City area, attending Mason City High school and finished her Junior and Senior years at Charles City High School. After graduation, … Continue reading Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, of Charles City

Charles City

Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A Parisian spring was in full bloom Sunday, April 2, in Charles City. Mezzo soprano Megan Grey and the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra under the direction of John Chiles filled the 500 N. Grand Auditorium with the musical artistry for which it was created. The orchestra opened its free admission “Springtime in Paris” concert with “Grand Valse Brillante. OP 18” by Frederic Chopin, followed by “Sicilienne” from “Pelleas et Melisande” by Gabriel Faure and arranged by Jeff Manookian, “Serenade, OP.7” by Gabriel Pierre, and “Pavane Poor Une Infante Defunte” by Maurice Ravel and arranged by Carl … Continue reading Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City

Sports

Bowling league scores, Comet Bowl

Chris Baldus

Team DFS finishes first in Pinsplitters league standings CHARLES CITY — Team DFS ran wrapped up the Pinsplitters League season in first place. They notched 70 points won to 26 lost. The second place team, Colwell Tap, had 55 1/2 points won. The members of Team DFS are Cheyanne Ross, Wendy Ross, Doug Ross and Dave Hoffman.   –———–___——————- 10-pin Heaven — Week 29 of 32, March 29 Early Risers — Week 29 of 32, March 30 Seniors — Week 5 of 32, March 28 Hawkeye — Week 27 of 32, March 30 Hawkeyes — Week 27 of 32, March 30 … Continue reading Bowling league scores, Comet Bowl

Calendar

Your morning report, Sunday, April 2

Chris Baldus

An orchestra is giving a free concert in Charles City today, Nashua-Plainfield High School is preparing for baseball and North Butler Prom photographs are online. Good morning, it’s Sunday, April 2, two weeks until Easter. Today’s National Weather Service forecast includes the chance of rain today and tomorrow. Today, watch for scattered showers and a high near 53. A South wind will blow 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent. The chance drops to 30 percent tonight with a low of 45 degrees. Today, the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra will present “Springtime in Paris” with … Continue reading Your morning report, Sunday, April 2

Nashua

Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!

Chris Baldus

Bearcats will be dancing tonight and shoppers will line up in Charles City this morning. Good morning. It’s Saturday, April 1. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 60 degrees. Saturday. The wind will be light and variable. More clouds will drift in Saturday night. The predicted low is around 40. Then Sunday showers are likely mainly after 2 p.m. But, at least, the high temp will be in the 50s. Today’s calendar:  Your calendar of local events is below. Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about … Continue reading Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!

North Butler

Parents prepare for North Butler After Prom Party

Chris Baldus

GREENE, Iowa — Parents of junior students at North Butler High School spent Friday night building Saturday night memories. The parents were setting up for the After Prom Party, which will be in the high school. Here is the schedule for prom night on Saturday, April 1 North Butler Prom schedule: — 6-7 p.m — Open House at the Greene Comm. Center — 6:45 p.m — Individual/Couple Pictures begin – NBHS Old Gym Stage — 8 p.m. – Grand March – NBHS Old Gym — 8:30-8:40 p.m — Jr./Sr. Class pictures – NBHS Old Gym — 9-11:30 p.m. — Dance … Continue reading Parents prepare for North Butler After Prom Party