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Trial scheduled in Floyd County family’s fight with CO2 pipeline company

Chris Baldus

A Floyd County family’s fight to keep pipeline surveyors off its property is scheduled to go to trial in August. Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC, which plans to construct a carbon capture pipeline through Iowa, filed suit on Dec. 20 against Gary L., John E., Sandra K. and Joshua Lee Marth and the Marth Family Revocable Trust. The company claims state law gives it the right to enter and survey private property for its project. Summit has tried and failed since last April to get permission from the Marths for a survey crew to access particular tracts of their property east … Continue reading Trial scheduled in Floyd County family’s fight with CO2 pipeline company

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CC one of many school districts swatted with fake threats

Chris Baldus

Charles City appears to have been one of many schools across the state today receiving a false threat call. According to a news release from the Charles City Police Department, it and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to the high school and middle school for a threat call. “It was discovered to be a false call which is being made around the entire state to other school districts,” the release posted on social media says. ” There was no danger to staff or children. Thank you to the incredible staff at both schools for their assistance. “Officers decided to … Continue reading CC one of many school districts swatted with fake threats

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VIDEO: Watch highlights of CC’s substate playoff win on Thursday

Chris Baldus

Charles City (17-5) on Thursday won its the Class 3A Substate 4 playoff game over Mount Vernon, 64-61, and will take on Marion (18-5) at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Waterloo East High School. Here are highlights from the final minutes of Thursday’s game, plus comments from head coach Ben Klapperich. Continue reading VIDEO: Watch highlights of CC’s substate playoff win on Thursday

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Charles City defeats Mount Vernon, faces Marion on Monday for State berth

Chris Baldus

The 10-point lead Charles City held about halfway through the 4th quarter had evaporated. With 1:27 left, it was a 4-point game and Mount Vernon was racing toward a breakaway basket. Enter Comet Brennan Schmidt lunging from behind and knocking the ball loose to teammate Chase Low. He fires it ahead for a Kam Mestas dunk. Comet Gym shook as fans leapt to their feet. It was a key play in a game full of them, such as Jack Hanson netting a pair of free throws with 6.8 seconds left when his Comets were clinging to a 62-61 lead. Charles … Continue reading Charles City defeats Mount Vernon, faces Marion on Monday for State berth

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CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Charles City senior Kayden Blunt (29-7) placed eighth in the Class 2A 182-weight class at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines last week. Blunt, seeded no. 8 in the 182-pound weight class, was upset in his tournament opening match on Wednesday. No. 9 Jace Mulder, a senior from Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, pinned Blunt in 28 seconds. Returning to the mats on Thursday, Blunt won his first two wrestle backs convincingly. First he won a 13-2 major decision over over no. 23 Cael Burmester (25-16), a junior at Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Then, he pinned no. 18 Wayne Johnston (29-13), a junior at … Continue reading CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament

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Fans cheer on CC girls basketball in playoff loss

Chris Baldus

It began with the Comet families. “Let’s go Comets” Three claps with the chant. “Let’s go Comets!” More voices, more claps. It was the fourth quarter and the game was out of reach by more than 20 points. Waverly-She’ll Rock (16-6) went on to win the Class 4A Region 5 quarterfinal 62-25. Charles City’s season ended with a 2-19 record. But the Charles City student section joined in, and in that moment the game seemed much closer. The Comets continued to battle. When that chant quieted, the student section began a new one. “Thank you seniors!” The Comets will lose … Continue reading Fans cheer on CC girls basketball in playoff loss

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All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State

Chris Baldus

Five Charles City wrestlers are competing at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines this week: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). Each lost 1 match on Wednesday, the first day of the tournament. So, the highest finish possible for any of them is third place. The Class 2A tournament resumes at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Below are summaries of Wednesday’s action for each Comet. (Featured photo of the Comets warming up at State on Wednesday is courtesy of CCHS Wrestling.) Carter Haberkorn (0-1) CC junior Carter Haberkorn (19-12), was … Continue reading All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State

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Charles City AM Update (Feb. 14): Band concert tonight

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Showers, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 47. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Tonight: Showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 23 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Wednesday: Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 24 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as … Continue reading Charles City AM Update (Feb. 14): Band concert tonight

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Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Five Charles City wrestlers qualified on Saturday for the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). The State Tournament begins Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Class 2A matches begin at 1:30 p.m. Click here to access Class 2A brackets. Haberkorn will face Mount Vernon junior Klayten Perreault (37-6) in the opening round at State. Lopez will face Glenwood sophomore Reese Fauble (21-9). Weber will face Okoboji/HMS senior Bryce Dodge (26-13). Blunt has a bye in the first round and will face either … Continue reading Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament

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CC AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; Comets split hoops doubleheader

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Tonight: Snow likely after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Winter storm watch (3 a.m., Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday): A winter storm will bring accumulating snow, possibly heavy, to much of the area late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. Confidence is increasing in a heavy snow band … Continue reading CC AM Update (Feb. 8): Storm coming; Comets split hoops doubleheader

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Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has joined as a research partner for the 2023 challenge. Anglers will have the chance to win weekly prizes while also contributing to fisheries research, helping improve walleye fishing in the state. The Iowa Walleye Challenge uses the MyCatch mobile app to record the length of a fish. Participating anglers take a picture of the fish on a measuring device using the app. … Continue reading Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

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FRIDAY UPDATE: Luft wins 3rd State title

Chris Baldus

Three-time State champion. Charles City senior Lily Luft (40-0) won the 130-pound title Friday night with a 9-0 major decision over Chloe Sanders (47-5), a ninth-grader from Vinton-Shellsburg who was seeded No. 2. Luft was the top seed. Luft was dominant throughout the two-day IGHSAU Championships in Coralville. She had two first period pins and three major decisions. Including Luft, five Comets qualified for State, but four were finished on Thursday. Ava Thompson and Leah Stewart started strong by securing first match pins. However, by the end of the day they and teammates Elizabeth Oleson and Morgan Maloy, were eliminated. … Continue reading FRIDAY UPDATE: Luft wins 3rd State title

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5 CC girls qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Five members of Charles City’s varsity girls wrestling team are headed to State: Lily Luft, Morgan Malloy, Elizabeth Oleson, Leah Stewart and Ava Thompson. Charles City was one of 20 schools competing in the IGHSAU Region Qualifier 8 on Friday at Luther College. The top 4 wrestlers in each weight class qualified for the State Tournament, which is Feb. 2-3 at Xtream Arena in Coralville. As a team, Charles City placed third with 153 points. Osage won the tournament with 243, followed be Crestwood with 165. Lilly Luft (35-0) on Friday won the 130 class championship. In the first-place match … Continue reading 5 CC girls qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

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Thomson co-sponsors social studies and gender identity in schools bills

Chris Baldus

Rep. Charley Thomson, R-Charles City, is among the co-sponsors of two bills relating to high school social studies and gender identity of students. The social studies bill requires teaching about “political ideologies that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that were essential to the founding of the United States.” A comparative discussion would need to include communism and totalitarianism in the required high school class on American government, according to the bill text. It is House File 132. Thomson is also co-sponsoring a bill requiring written consent from parents or guardians before schools make any accommodations to affirm … Continue reading Thomson co-sponsors social studies and gender identity in schools bills

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CC AM Update (Jan. 25)

Chris Baldus

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST Today: A 60% chance of snow, mainly after 5 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 29. Light northwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Tonight: A 60% chance of snow, mainly before 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west in … Continue reading CC AM Update (Jan. 25)

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CC School Board votes for cuts; bond referendum shelved

Chris Baldus

There will be no $27 million bond referendum in March to renovate Charles City High School. There will be cuts to the district’s music, business and at-risk programs. That is where the Charles City School District stands today, following the School Board’s vote 3-2 Monday night to support a package of staff cuts and other expenditure reductions to try to make up an anticipated operating budget deficit of $758,470 next school year. After that vote, the Board heard a report on the failed petition drive for the bond referendum. “We did not achieve our desired amount, required amount rather, so … Continue reading CC School Board votes for cuts; bond referendum shelved