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Charles City football 2023 schedule
Charles City football is in Class 3A District 2. The Comets finished the 2022 season with a 1-8 record. Aug. 25: at Oelwein 2022 result: Oelwein 36-13 2022 Huskies record: 2-7 Sept. 1: South Tama 2022 result: Comets 19-6 2022 Trojans record: 1-8 Sept. 8: at Waterloo, East 2022 result: Did not play 2022 Trojans record: 0-8 Sept. 15: Mason City 2022 result: Mason City 33-7 2022 Riverhawks record: 4-5 Sept. 22: at Algona 2022 result: Did not play 2022 Bulldogs record: 4-5 Sept. 29: Humboldt 2022 result: Did not play 2022 Wildcats record: 10-2 Oct. 6: Webster City 2022 … Continue reading Charles City football 2023 schedule
PHOTOS: CC fireworks 2023
The Charles City annual Independence Day fireworks were delayed one week because of bad weather on July 4. Click the photo to see a gallery of photos. Continue reading PHOTOS: CC fireworks 2023
High School Baseball Scoreboard (July 3)
CLASS 1A PLAYOFF GAMES Wapsie Valley 10, Postville 0 Nashua-Plainfield 6, Central City 3 East Buchanan 9, Edgewood-Colesburg 5 Janesville 9, Dunkerton 3 CLASS 2A PLAYOFF GAMES Clayton Ridge 3, Oelwein 2 Denver 3, Starmont 0 CLASS 3A PLAYOFF GAMES Charles City 12, Vinton-Shellsburg 0 Continue reading High School Baseball Scoreboard (July 3)
Help the DNR count turkeys
Iowa DNR News Release The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. Participation is easy – just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male – males have beards on their breast – and if and how many poults (baby turkeys) were present. The survey is available online at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Turkey-Hunting/Wild-Turkey-Survey. Annual population surveys conducted by the DNR are … Continue reading Help the DNR count turkeys
Baseball Scoreboard: N-P, Saint Ansgar, WV and S-F win
Games played Tuesday, June 27 TOP OF IOWA-EAST Nashua-Plainfield 9, Riceville 0: N-P’s Dawson Glaser struck out nine batters in seven innings of shutout ball Tuesday at home. Kaden Wilken hit two doubles, scored twice and drove in 1 run. Wayne Bouillion also hit two doubles. He collected 3 RBIs. Kendrick Huck, Landon Pratt and Titus Evans also had 1 RBI apiece. Newman Catholic 17, Central Springs 7 Saint Ansgar 14, Northwood-Kensett 1 Osage 13, Rockford 1 North Butler 9, West Fork 6 ••• NORTH IOWA CEDAR LEAGUE- EAST New Hampton 11, Oelwein 1 Wapsie Valley 11, Central City 1 … Continue reading Baseball Scoreboard: N-P, Saint Ansgar, WV and S-F win
DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday
IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa. Eastern Iowa is currently recording fine particulates at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. At this level sensitive groups of people, as well as the general public, may experience health effects. Fine particulate levels near or above EPA health standards are expected to increase throughout the day and persist in these areas through tomorrow. Elevated levels of fine particulates may be a concern over the next several days as the … Continue reading DNR issues air quality advisory through Wednesday
CC sweeps Waukon at home
Charles City’s bats were explosive in game 1. They were dramatic in game 2. The Comets swept their home doubleheader in Monday against Waukon, 15-8 and 5-4, improving their season record to 14-16. Waukon is now 15-16. In the early game, Malachi O’Brian had three hits, including a home run and a double. He drove in 5 runs. Kayden Blunt had 4 RBIs off two hits, a single and a home run Lincoln Joslin drove in 3 runs while connecting for four hits. He also got the win as the starting pitcher. In the second game, the Comets didn’t score … Continue reading CC sweeps Waukon at home
Iowa DNR Fishing Forecast (June 15, 2023)
For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are stable, but low. Use caution accessing some boat ramps. Water temperatures are in the 70s. Channel Catfish – Good: Try a dead chub or stink baits fished in slack water areas. Smallmouth Bass – Good: Try fishing eddies and current breaks. Walleye – Good: Use a jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams. Try using a 3-way with enough weight to keep it on the bottom. Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) Cedar River level has … Continue reading Iowa DNR Fishing Forecast (June 15, 2023)
Softball Scoreboard (June 8): Osage rallies for win in CC
Osage 10, Charles City 8 — The Green Devils scored 4 runs in the top of the 7th, turning a 2-run deficit to a 2-run margin of victory. Errant throws by the Comets prolonged the late rally. OTHER SCORES Saint Ansgar 2, Lake Mills 1 South Winneshiek 27, Nashua-Plainfield 0 Riceville 12, Turkey Valley 0 Wapsie Valley 11, Jesup 6 West Hancock 18, Rockford 8 Continue reading Softball Scoreboard (June 8): Osage rallies for win in CC
NEIC Baseball Standings, Scores & Schedules
Standings as of Wednesday, June 7 MONDAY, JUNE 5 Game 1: Waukon 6, Turkey Valley 0 — Waukon senior Noah Hatlan struck out 7 and scattered five hits in a seven-inning shutout performance. Game 2: Waukon 10, Turkey Valley 0 — Freshman Colton O’Neill recorded the shutout win for Waukon, with 8th-grader Sawyer Breitsprecher getting the last two outs in relief. TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Game 1: Decorah 4, Charles City 3 — Decorah senior second baseman Casey Brickley was 3-for-4 at the plate, scored a run and batted 1 in. Game 2: Decorah 6, Charles City 1 — Decorah sophomore … Continue reading NEIC Baseball Standings, Scores & Schedules
High School Softball Scoreboard (June 1)
Games played on Thursday, June 1. TOP OF IOWA Rockford 10, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 9 — GHV (3-3) scored 6 runs in the top of the 5th to grab a 9-6 lead Thursday night in Rockford. The Warriors (3-4) answered with 3 runs in the bottom of the inning to tie the game, and then 1 in the 6th to win. Ashlynn Grady led the Warriors, with three hits, including a solo home run. She scored 2 runs in the game. Hannah Hillman led Rockford in RBIs with 4. Her two hits were both home runs. She crossed home plate 3 times. … Continue reading High School Softball Scoreboard (June 1)
High School Softball Scoreboard (May 31)
Games played on Wednesday, May 31. TOP OF IOWA Saint Ansgar 13, Nashua-Plainfield 0 Osage 7, North Butler 4 Riceville 15, Northwood-Kensett 1 Newman Catholic 13, Rockford 0 Central Springs 15, West Fork 0 •••• IOWA STAR -NORTH Clarksville 5, North Bosco 3 Janesville 19, Dunkerton 13 Riceville 15, Northwood-Kensett 1 •••• UPPER IOWA South Winneshiek 13, Central Elkader 5 South Winneshiek 9, Central Elkader 3 MFL MarMac 15, Postville 3 MFL MarMac 17, Postville 5 North Linn 12, Turkey Valley 0 West Central at North Fayette Valley Kee at Clayton Ridge Continue reading High School Softball Scoreboard (May 31)
High School Baseball Scoreboard (May 31)
Games listed were played Wednesday, May 31. TOP OF IOWA Nashua-Plainfield 7, Saint Ansgar 0 — Dawson Glaser pitched 7 scoreless innings, struck out 7 Saints and drove in 4 runs. Osage 5, North Butler 1 Northwood-Kensett 4, Riceville 3 — N-K’s Evan Lorenzen struck out 10 batters in 7 innings West Fork 2, Central Springs 1 ••• NORTHEAST IOWA Decorah 20, North Fayette Valley 15 — With NFV leading 4-3, Decorah rallied for 8 runs in the 3rd inning, and held onto the lead the rest of the way. The Vikings had 12 hits, two of which were doubles, … Continue reading High School Baseball Scoreboard (May 31)
NEIC baseball scoreboard
Games played Tuesday, May 30 NORTHEAST IOWA CONFERENCE Waverly-Shell Rock 6, Charles City 3 Waverly-Shell Rock 8, Charles City 1 New Hampton 15, Crestwood 0 New Hampton 10, Crestwood 3 Decorah 14, Waukon 10 Decorah 14, Waukon 9 Continue reading NEIC baseball scoreboard
Saturday Softball Scoreboard: Clarksville beats CC
JERRY NEWTON CLASSIC (CHARLES CITY) Clarksville 17, Charles City 5 Clarksville 10, Columbus Catholic 1 ••• JESUP TOURNAMENT Denver 13, Springville 5 South Hardin 12, West Central 0 Vinton-Shellsburg 8, Jesup 7 North Linn 6, Sumner-Fredericksburg 1 Alburnett 11, Denver 0 North Cedar 6, West Central 4 Jesup 8, North Cedar 0 Sumner-Fredericksburg 3, Alburnett 1 Continue reading Saturday Softball Scoreboard: Clarksville beats CC
CC Comets Summer Sports Schedule
Friday, May 26 Baseball, 4 p.m., at Waterloo Riverfront Stadium Softball, 7:30 p.m., at Cedar Falls (Robinson Dresser Sports Complex) Saturday, May 27 Softball tournament, 10 a.m., home Tuesday, May 30 Baseball double header, 5 p.m., home vs.Waverly-Shell Rock Softball double header, 5:30 p.m., at Waverly-Shell Rock Thursday, June 1 Softball, 7:30 p.m., home vs.New Hampton Friday, June 2 Softball tournament, 9 a.m. at West Union Rec Center Baseball double header, 5 p.m., at Waukon Saturday, June 3 Softball tournament, 9 a.m., at West Union Rec Center Tuesday, June 6 Baseball double header, 5 p.m., at Decorah Softball double header, … Continue reading CC Comets Summer Sports Schedule
Canadian wildfire smoke fouls Iowa air
IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE DES MOINES – Yesterday an approaching cold front pulled smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, and areas of unhealthy, very unhealthy, and hazardous air quality were measured across much of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota. Twenty-four hour averages of fine particulate levels that EPA considers unhealthy for sensitive groups were also measured at Emmetsburg, Iowa, yesterday. Early this morning averages over a period of several hours in the eastern half of Iowa reached unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, and even levels considered unhealthy for everyone. The smoke was expected to … Continue reading Canadian wildfire smoke fouls Iowa air
Iowa DNR Fishing Report (May 18)
Cedar River (above Nashua) Water clarity is muddy with high flows. Water levels are falling, but up about 3 feet. Water temperatures are on the rise with warmer weather. Channel Catfish – Good: Try a dead chub or stink baits fished in slack water areas. Smallmouth Bass – Slow: Try fishing eddies and current breaks. Walleye – Slow: Use a jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams. Try using a 3-way with enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom. Decorah District Streams Area streams are in good condition. All stocked streams are announced at least once a month. Stocking continues at traditional rates, weekly or bimonthly. … Continue reading Iowa DNR Fishing Report (May 18)
Charles City AM Update (May 19): Of State Track, orchestra and a bond referendum
Good morning, it’s Friday, May 19, 2023. WEATHER FORECAST Today — Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 18 mph. Tonight — Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph. Saturday — Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Source: National Weather Service Comets compete at State Track Charles City junior Keely Collins took 5th in the Class 3A girls high jump on Thursday at the Iowa High School Track & Field Championships by clearing 5 feet, 4 inches. Junior Josiah Cunnings ran … Continue reading Charles City AM Update (May 19): Of State Track, orchestra and a bond referendum
