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Goodwill Donation Drive truck in Nashua April 21-24

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa —The Goodwill truck will be in Nashua accepting donations from April 21-24. The trailer will be parked behind City Hall for items. For information, call 319-234-4626. Goodwill ACCEPTS: books, furniture, computers, clothing, shoes, small working appliances, vases & pots, toys, plates, frames, VHS & DVD movies Goodwill CANNOT accept: large appliances, TV’s, hide-a-beds, beds & mattresses, carpets, construction materials, chemical products, tires, and live plants Click here for more information.  Continue reading Goodwill Donation Drive truck in Nashua April 21-24

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Your morning update for April 13: CC Prom Court announced, city leaving joint project with county, and a bridge hangs in the balance

Chris Baldus

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

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Nashua Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa — The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Nashua Women of Today is this coming Saturday, April 15, and is offering more than chocolate and other goodies. Children can be registered in drawings for 12 baskets donated by local businesses. The schedule for the hunt is: 9:45 a.m. — Easter Bunny arrives and children can be registered in drawings for 12 Grand Prize Easter Baskets sponsored by Nashua area businesses (Registrations will be sent home from school and available the day of). 9:50-10 a.m. — Children invited to find their age groups and play some games (Age groups … Continue reading Nashua Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017

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Your morning report: CC to discuss bridge tonight

Chris Baldus

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

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Your morning report: April 10

Chris Baldus

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

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Good morning, it’s Palm Sunday. Here’s your weather and upcoming events

Chris Baldus

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

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Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The deadline is coming up quickly to sign up girls to play in this year’s City League. Applications need to be turned in no later than April 12 to Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery in Charles City. It’s next to Subway across the street from the courthouse.  The $15 registration fee must be turned in with the application. Applications are available at Charles City schools and Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery. Practices might begin the week of May 7, according to the application. The league is for all girls who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. The age groups and their … Continue reading Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

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Your morning update:

Chris Baldus

Good morning. It’s Friday, April 7   WEATHER Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City Area: Today Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 13 mph. EVENTS CALENDAR  FRIDAY , APRIL 7 CCHS girls golf vs. New Hampton, … Continue reading Your morning update:

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Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa — As it gets warmer thoughts turn to music, fun, food and mud. Water Over the Dam Days will be Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, June 25. This year’s casino-centered theme is “What Happens in Nashua … Stays In Nashua.” Organizers are taking nominations for Water Over The Dam Days Parade Grand Marshals. Send nominations to curlyclean@gmail.com. Scheduled events include a beanbag tournament, golf tournament, sand volleyball and the Nashua Fire Department 2nd annual Car Show. The live music lineup includes Endless Summer (12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, Georgia Clay Band (8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 24), … Continue reading Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help

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Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke

Chris Baldus

By Chris Baldus, news@northcedarreports.com   NASHUA, Iowa — The city of Nashua is not broke. Its accounting is messed up. That’s the message Nashua Mayor Angelina Dietz tried to relay Monday responding to a community rumor and a city employee’s hesitancy to spend money on a project recently approved by the council. “I’ve heard that rumor too that we have no money,” Dietz said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “And that’s not true. Things are not in the right funds that they should be, but they’re still showing $2 million. If you look at the treasurer’s report, it still shows … Continue reading Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke

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Nashua to rehire campground host

Chris Baldus

NASHUA – Brian Stillions received the nod to return this year as the Cedar View Campground in Nashua. He was the only applicant.  The City Council at its Monday, April 3, meeting unanimously approved his hiring. The camp host receives a free campsite. The host is paid commissions for maintenance work, however. The campground opens for the season Thursday, April 13. According to campground policies on the city’s website, the camping fees are:​ — $20 per night for RV sites (sites 1-11 and 13-43, water and electric available)  — $15 per night for tent sites (site 12 and Tents A … Continue reading Nashua to rehire campground host

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Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Comet boys basketball coaches are building for the future with spring and summer camps for players as young as pre-kindergarten age. Sign up for the camps at the website http://www.charlescitybasketballcamps.com. You can enter your email for updates on the camps. Sign up at least two weeks in advance to ensure getting the right T-shirt size. The camps are: AM Squad for middle school boys Who: Grades 5-8, combined When: 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Charles City Competition Gym Dates: May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Cost: 6 sessions for $45, includes T-shirt PRE-K-1ST BOYS SQUAD … Continue reading Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players

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Your morning report for Monday, April 3

Chris Baldus

This is the weather for which Mondays were made: overcast and raining. Good morning. It’s Monday, April 3. According to the National Weather Service, the Floyd County area is likely to see rain throughout the day beginning around 9 a.m. and into the night. There will be patchy fog, a high temperature near 52, and a northeast wind of. 7 to 10 mph. The low temp tonight should be around 52. The Charles City Council meets at 6 p.m. today. Public hearings are scheduled for: — The Rolfing Street Water Main Replacement Project —  Bunn Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project … Continue reading Your morning report for Monday, April 3

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Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!

Chris Baldus

Bearcats will be dancing tonight and shoppers will line up in Charles City this morning. Good morning. It’s Saturday, April 1. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 60 degrees. Saturday. The wind will be light and variable. More clouds will drift in Saturday night. The predicted low is around 40. Then Sunday showers are likely mainly after 2 p.m. But, at least, the high temp will be in the 50s. Today’s calendar:  Your calendar of local events is below. Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about … Continue reading Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!

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Your morning update for Friday, March 31

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Friday, March 31, in the North Cedar River region. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for cloudy skies with a high near 49. A north wind will blow 11 to 14 mph. Tonight, the mostly cloudy skies will gradually become mostly clear, with a low around 32. The North wind will blow 3 to 7 mph. “Kong: Skull Island” opens tonight at the Charles Theater. Showtime is 7 p.m. Your calendar of local events is below. Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about your event to calendar@northcedarreports.com. Friday, March 31 Fish Fry, 5:30- … Continue reading Your morning update for Friday, March 31

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Charles City School Board unofficial minutes from March 27 — Includes budget and high school project discussion

Chris Baldus

The Charles City Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 27, 2017, in the Charles City High School (HS) library. President Dight called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Board members Walker, Macomber and Winterink and student director Salinas. Absent: Board member Frisbie. Staff members present included Superintendent Dr. Cox and Board Secretary O’Brien. Also present were approximately 21y visitors and staff. The Mission statement was read by Director Walker.  (Winterink/Macomber) to approve the agenda as amended. The appointment of the family consumer science teacher is amended from grades 7-12 to grades 5-12. Motion carried 4-0.  … Continue reading Charles City School Board unofficial minutes from March 27 — Includes budget and high school project discussion

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Your morning update, Thursday, March 30

Chris Baldus

The Comet jazz band returns to its early morning practice sessions after a sold-out Jivin With Jazz on Tuesday, spring field burnings are on hold as rain and gusty winds have taken root and the Rockford National Honor Society will induct new members tonight. Good morning, it’s Thursday, March 30, in the North Cedar River region. The National Weather Service forecast for today includes cloudy skies with a high near 40 and scattered showers, mainly after 11 a.m. It will be breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Also today, Charles … Continue reading Your morning update, Thursday, March 30