May you have a happy and prosperous 2018! — North Cedar Reports Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup; and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. We … Continue reading Happy New Year!

WEATHER: Today — A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight — A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday — A 10 percent chance of showers before 7 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 8 mph. SPORTS  The Northeast Iowa Conference girls  golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. At … Continue reading Your morning update: High school golf conference meets are today

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

Yes, that was snow you saw in Charles City at about 7:15 a.m. Don’t worry though, it won’t last, and even if it did accumulate, the heavy rain forecast for Sunday and Monday certainly would wash it away. Then there is this whole flooding thing to worry about instead. The National Weather Service office in La Crosse, Wis., issued a warning Thursday about a hazardous weather coming up: “Locally heavy rainfall is possible Sunday into Monday which could lead to rises on area rivers and streams.” Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service for the Charles City area … Continue reading Your morning briefing: Wet weekend likely

Have you thought about summer activities yet? Floyd County Conservation has planned a series of day camps, the first being “Fantastic Beasts Camp” on June 15 for third grade graduates and older at the Fossil & Prairie Park in Rockford. “Discover what makes the Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve a unique habitat and how the animals that live here utilize the ecosystem,” a Floyd County Conservation announcement says. “Includes snacks, crafts and a ‘Peterson First Guide to Trees.’” Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 25, 2017. WEATHER Enjoy the morning sun while you can, clouds will be rolling in bringing a … Continue reading Your morning report: 

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 

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

The Charles City High School Prom Court has been named, and the future of the Charlie Western Trail Way bridge is in serious doubt. Good morning, it’s Thursday, April 13. WEATHER The national weather service forecast for today is Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 10 mph. TOP NEWS The Comets’ 2017 Prom Court includes king candidates: Dave Dejongoy, AJ Maloy, Zion Jordan, Alex Koehler, and Jaden Foster, and    queen … Continue reading Your morning update for April 13: CC Prom Court announced, city leaving joint project with county, and a bridge hangs in the balance

An update on the crumbling 1910 railroad bridge along the Charley Western Trailway is on the agenda for tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting of the Charles City Council. Councilmen will also discuss the joint law enforcement concept. Good morning, it’s Wednesday, April 12. WEATHER From the National Weather Service for the Charles City area. Today — A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight —Showers and thunderstorms before 3 a.m. then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers … Continue reading Your morning report: CC to discuss bridge tonight

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

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