Contributed Obituary CHARLES CITY — James Gaven Grob died on July 5, 2022, after five years of battling cancer. He was 54 years old. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City with his wife Michelle… Read More ›
Arts
Musical comedy ‘The Wedding Singer’ begins 3-show run today in Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Complete with 1980s guitar licks, fishnet gloves and poofy bridesmaid dresses, “The Wedding Singer” opens its three-show run in Charles City tonight (Wednesday, June 30). The Stony Point Players will present the musical comedy at 7 p.m…. Read More ›
Cast explains why you should see ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend
Members of the Charles City High School Drama Department want you to see their presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend. Actor Sincere Collins says you should go to see the musical comedy because “it is… Read More ›
IBN students put on Christmas concert
Iowa Big North students put on a Christmas concert Saturday morning at the North Grand Auditorium. Life Deserves Music, an outbound initiative through Iowa BIG North, is trying to spread more music throughout small communities. Below are videos of two… Read More ›
Music festival of local bands at Floyd County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 8
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Fairgrounds will rock Saturday, Sept. 8. The gates will open at 10 a.m. for the local music festival “Space Jam.” Live music begins at 11 a.m. General admission is $12. Admission and camping is… Read More ›
Photos: How to make flying monkeys
CHARLES CITY — Here is a peek backstage at the Stony Point Players’ production of “The Wizard of Oz” in July. 1. Kaleb Davis and Daffny Gonzales have their monkey blue faces painted on. 2. Sherri Niles, the Wicked Witch… Read More ›
Municipal band 4th of July concert moved to N. Grand Auditorium
Because of the weather, the Charles City Municipal Band 4th of July Concert has been moved to the North Grand Auditorium. Concert begins at 7:30. Doors open at 6:40.
See preview pictures of CC’s ‘Wizard of Oz’; advance tickets on sale for June 30 to July 1 performances
CHARLES CITY — Dorothy, Toto and a cast of more than 100 are bringing the merry old land of Oz to the North Grand Auditorium. Charles City’s Stony Point Players are putting on a summer musical, “The Wizard of Oz.”… Read More ›
Bill Riley Talent Show returns to Charles City July 1
News Release CHARLES CITY – Who will be Iowa’s next Maddie Poppe? Young talent from around the region will be showcased in Charles City on Sunday, July 1, with cash prizes and a chance to qualify for the state fair… Read More ›
Watch the CCHS Vocal Department’s 2018 finale recorded live on Facebook
CHARLES CITY — Catch the Charles City High School Vocal Department’s 2018 Finale Concert on the North Cedar Reports Facebook page. Click here
2018 Artafest accepting entries
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Arts Center is accepting entry applications for the 2018 ArtaFest, which will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Central Park. The deadline to apply is July 6. To be featured… Read More ›
School house rock: CCHS Choirs bring back the 1970’s and 80’s at Pops Concert
In the 80s, “groovy” was uncool. “Righteous” music was “rad,” and feathered hair parted in the middle was the style, along with those “decent” white leather Nike sneakers. Oh yeah, Monday night was a major flashback for some of us… Read More ›
CCHS Vocal Pops Concert rescheduled for March 19
Tonight’s Charles City High School Vocal Pops Concert has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the North Grand Auditorium. The one-month delay is due to the availability of the stage. This is the Monday following Spring Break.
PHOTO gallery: CCHS production of ‘The Addams Family’
The Charles City High School presentation of the musical comedy “The Addams Family” wrapped up its three-day run (including a matinee for younger students) on Saturday in the Historic auditorium at the former middle school. The cast and crew… Read More ›
Area musicians to perform with North Iowa Concert Band on Nov. 21
The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. Chuck Cooper is… Read More ›
Marching Comets earn highest possible rating at state band festival
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Beneath a darkened and stormy sky, the Charles City High School marching band performed the moody “Dark Knight” movie theme. Perfect. The rain also worked well with the theme to “Pirates of the Caribbean.” The… Read More ›
Floyd County Extension and OutreachSeptember 2017 Calendarp
Monday, Sept. 11 3:15-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Tuesday, Sept. 12 3-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Nora Springs Nora Springs 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Monday, Sept…. Read More ›
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