UPDATE AT NOON SUNDAY, JUNE 10 — A revised forecast from the National Weather Service says the Cedar River in Charles City will crest at 12.5 feet today, rather than 17 feet on Monday. UPDATE AT 9:40 p.m., Saturday — The Cedar River in Charles City is now forecast to crest at 17 feet by 5 p.m. Monday, June 11. That is in the moderate flooding range. Major flooding begins at 18 feet. According to the National Weather Service, at: 17 feet — Residences south of Riverside Avenue may be flooded. 15 feet — Leland Avenue floods, and flooding on … Continue reading Cedar River expected to crest at 12.5 feet today

National Weather Service forecast for Saturday, June 9: Strong to severe storms continue to move through northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. The strongest storms (mainly in northeast Iowa) have produced large hail up to the size of golf balls and wind damage, with 70+ mph gusts reported. In addition, heavy rain is falling across much of the area, leading to many roads being underwater. If traveling this evening, be alert for water over roadways, and NEVER drive through floodwaters. Continue reading Dangerous weather continues across region

CHARLES CITY — Authorities have released the name of the third man to die as the result of two pickup trucks colliding Friday, April 20, at 210th and Woodside Avenue outside Charles City. Douglas Lee Mack, 60, of Charles City was driving the 2002 GMC Sierra that was struck by the 2011 Dodge Ram that went through a stop sign. The State Patrol did not immediately release his name. The Dodge Ram was driven by Jacob Allen Mahnesmith, 28, of Nashua, who along with a passenger — Shane Allen Wiltse, 28 of Charles City — also died. Another passenger of … Continue reading Authorities release name of third victim in April 20 crash

Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored Charles City Community Revitalization News Release DES MOINES — Main Street Iowa hosted the 32nd annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work day in and day out to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. Included among the top volunteers recognized was Nancy Clarke of Charles City, who has been named by the local Main Street program, Community Revitalization, as its volunteer of the year. “Clarke does not … Continue reading Clarke honored at Main Street Iowa Awards celebration

CHARLES CITY — Three people are dead after two pickups collided Friday evening at 210th and Woodside Avenue outside Charles City. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jacob Allen Mahnesmith, 28, of Nashua, Shane Allen Wiltse, 28 of Charles City and a third person died as a result of the crash. Thomas John Parcher , 29, of Marble Rock was injured. A combined gathering of family and friends of Mahnesmith and Wiltse will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Mahnesmith will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at … Continue reading 3 people die after trucks crash outside Charles City; some funeral services announced

NASHUA, Iowa — Show your support for the community educational programs of  the Nashua Police Department on Monday, April 30, at a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch in Waverly. Dine in between 5-8 p.m. and Pizza Ranch will donate a percentage of sales to the department. Volunteers will bus tables to earn additional donations. Continue reading April 30 Pizza Ranch fundraiser to benefit Nashua police

NASHUA, Iowa — You still have time to get to the Nashua Fireman’s Ball tonight (April 7). The dance is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Nashua Town & Country Club (2898 Asherton Ave.). Farm Rock will perform live. The band was formed in 2011 as a top 40 country rock act, according to its website. It’s next performances will be April 14 in Sutherland and April 20 in Aplington. Admission is $10. The Fireman’s Ball is one of two annual fundraisers put on by the volunteer department. A four-person best shot golf tournament is held the first Saturday … Continue reading Dance to Farm Rock at tonight’s Nashua Fireman’s Ball

Nora Springs found itself digging out from 17 inches of snow over the weekend. Rockford had 16, while Charles City received 14. The snowstorm that began Friday evening, March 23, and finished Saturday, March 24, blanketed the region with up to 17 inches, according to a National Weather Service. Below are snowfall totals collected by the Weather Service from a variety of sources. Not all the sources are considered official. Chickasaw County Fredericksburg — 14.0 in New Hampton — 14.0 in Nashua — 13.5 Ionia — 12.0 in New Hampton — 11.0 in Alta Vista — 10.0 in North Washington … Continue reading Weekend storm dropped up to 17 inches of snow

The National Weather Service issued this statement for the region for Friday, March 23-24: WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. * WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow will make travel very … Continue reading Winter storm warning in effect until noon Saturday