Category: Chickasaw County

Nashua

Mark April 28-29 to attend The Big 4 Fair Junk in the Trunk antique fair

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Big 4 Junk in the Trunk antique fair will be April 28-29 at the Big 4 Fairgrounds, 437 Greenwood Ave., Nashua. Admission is $3. The fair will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29. There will be food vendors and camping available. Go to http://www.big4fair.net if you would like to learn about being a vendor. Continue reading Mark April 28-29 to attend The Big 4 Fair Junk in the Trunk antique fair

Nashua

Weather to cool a bit today; snow possible

Chris Baldus

As Midwesterners, the blessing of beautiful weather compounds our suspicion something bad is going to happen. It’s like when the Vikings are an inch away from the goal line and it’s only first down. That’s when bad things happen. Well, the weather has been pretty great and could be nice again today (March 20). However, the National Weather Service says the Charles City region has a 20 percent chance of snow and rain mixing around 2 p.m. The likely high temperature is 36 under cloudy skies. The normal high for this date is 46, according to NWS records. Tonight, it … Continue reading Weather to cool a bit today; snow possible

Nashua

Cagley returns to Nashua City Council

Chris Baldus

NASHUA, Iowa — Rolland Cagley returned to the Nashua City Council on Monday night. He was appointed to the council to fill out the term of Ryan Jung, who had resigned. According to the city website, Cagley has served multiple terms on the City Council. Cagley lost in a January special election for a pair of two-year terms on the council. Those were filled by former Mayor Angelina Dietz and Harold Kelleher III. —- PREVIOUS STORY — If all goes as far planned, the Nashua City Council will appoint a new member to serve out the remainder of Ryan Jung’s … Continue reading Cagley returns to Nashua City Council

Nashua

It’s going to be nice again today

Chris Baldus

Good morning. The Charles City area can look forward to another pleasant day today, March 15, National Shoe the World Day. It’s also only five days away from the Spring equinox, March 20. The National Weather Service forecast says temperatures will climb to 42 degrees under sunny skies today. A northeast wind will blow from 7 to 9 p.m. Temperatures will drop to around 21 degrees tonight with an east wind of 7 to 13 mph. Friday and Saturday’s forecasts include chances of rain and snow. According to NationalDayCalendar.com: “National Shoe The World Day is a day created to bring awareness, … Continue reading It’s going to be nice again today

Nashua

CC improv teams to perform at ISU this weekend

Chris Baldus

  Charles City High School speech team members will perform at the All-State  Large Group Events Festival  this Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Iowa State Center in Ames. The improvisational team of sisters Lily and Emily Woodward is scheduled to perform at 10:40 a.m. in Center VII in the Scheman Building. The team of seniors Gavin Connell, John Perez and Chris Campbell  will perform at 1:30 p.m. at the same site. Tickets for the festival are available at the participating schools. Charles City speech team members are also preparing to compete in district individual events contests on Feb. 24.   … Continue reading CC improv teams to perform at ISU this weekend

Calendar, Charles City, Charles City Schools, New Hampton

Catch the CC Dance Showcase this Saturday, Jan. 27

Chris Baldus

The Charles City High School Pom Squad’s 2018 Dance Showcase begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the high school gymnasium. Along with the CC Pom Squad, the showcase will feature the New Hampton dance team, Dance Arts Center, the Jr Pom Squad, Alumni Dance, Senior Solos and Ricky & B. “This event will be amazing,” tweets CC pom coach Keisha M. Cummings. “You will not be disappointed.” Admission is $3 per person. Continue reading Catch the CC Dance Showcase this Saturday, Jan. 27

Calendar, Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Family Fun Day at Gilbert’s Sale Yard Jan. 20 to benefit adults and children with disabilities

Chris Baldus

FLOYD — A group that raises money to send adults and children to resident camp at Easter Seals/Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines is sponsoring a Family Fun Day fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Chickasaw County chapter of the Pony Express Riders’ event runs from 5-11 p.m. at Gilbert’s Sale Yard, in Floyd. Adult admission is $10. Children 12 and younger get in for $5. The evening will include games for all ages, a 50/50 raffle and silent auction.A free-will donation taco and potato bar will be open from 5-8 p.m. A dance with a live DJ will be from … Continue reading Family Fun Day at Gilbert’s Sale Yard Jan. 20 to benefit adults and children with disabilities

Nashua

Happy New Year!

Chris Baldus

May you have a happy and prosperous 2018! — North Cedar Reports Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup; and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. We … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Chickasaw County, Outdoors

DNR checks spill cleanup in Chickasaw County

Chris Baldus

DNR NEWS RELEASE: JERICO – Wednesday, DNR staff from Manchester investigated a small hog manure spill near Jerico that reached a tributary of Crane Creek. The spill of several hundred gallons occurred Oct. 31 when a hose ruptured during land application. The commercial manure applicator from Reicks View Farms immediately shut off pumps, then parked the tractor on top of the hose. “It looked like a textbook spill response,” said Chris Gelner, DNR inspector. “Reicks’ applicator quickly dammed the tributary at two spots and began pumping contaminated water into manure tanks to prevent it from moving downstream.” The spill was … Continue reading DNR checks spill cleanup in Chickasaw County

Arts, Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Area musicians to perform with North Iowa Concert Band on Nov. 21

Chris Baldus

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 the band’s announcer.   The North Iowa Concert Band’s program includes: “Gavorkna Fanfare” by Jack Stamp; “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” by David R. Holsinger; “Man of La Mancha” Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion, Arranged by Frank Erickson; “The Purple Carnival March” by Harry L. Alford, Edited by Frank Erckson; “Rest” by Frank Ticheli; “Victory At … Continue reading Area musicians to perform with North Iowa Concert Band on Nov. 21

Nashua

Riceville football in the playoffs

Chris Baldus

RICEVILLE — The Wildcats will be looking for that 1993 magic — which is when Riceville won its lone state football championship — when they host Tripoli on Friday, Oct. 27. This first-round game of the Iowa 8-man football state tournament begins at 7 p.m. Both teams have 8-1 regular season records. The Wildcats’ only loss was to Tripoli, 30-34, on the road in the season opener. Tripoli’s lone loss was in the final week of the regular season, 20-78, on the road against undefeated Don Bosch, Gilbertville. Friday’s winner will face either Janesville or Midland, Wyoming on Nov. 3. … Continue reading Riceville football in the playoffs

Nashua

Charles City seeks winter workers

Chris Baldus

According to the city website, the Charles City Street Department is accepting applications for seasonal employees to perform snow and ice removal. The person will drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, sand, and snow. The employees will be on-call and hours will vary from early morning throughout the day and may include weekends and holidays. Special Requirements: This position requires a valid state of Iowa Driver’s License and CDL certification or ability to obtain one. Job related tests maybe required. Miscellaneous Information: The City of Charles City recognizes the National Career … Continue reading Charles City seeks winter workers

Nashua

OCT. 5-7 Football: Huskies win; Comets, Warriors and Bearcats fall

Chris Baldus

Class A, District 3 Nashua-Plainfield 14, Grundy Center 13  Saint Ansgar 44, Newman Catholic, Mason City 0  West Fork, Sheffield 30, North Butler, Greene 12  West Hancock, Britt 68, Rockford 2  CLASS 3A: District 3 Benton Community 45, Charles City 22  Decorah 49, South Tama County, Tama 6  Independence 54, Vinton-Shellsburg 14  Xavier, Cedar Rapids 20, Waverly-Shell Rock 14  OTHER SCORES Thursday (10/05/2017) CLASS 4A: District 5 Cedar Rapids Jefferson 42, Waterloo, East 12  CLASS 4A: District 7 Bettendorf-Morningstar-Rivermont 49, Davenport, North 0  Friday (10/06/2017) CLASS 4A: District 1 Johnston 42, Sioux City, North 6  Sioux City, East 30, Des Moines, … Continue reading OCT. 5-7 Football: Huskies win; Comets, Warriors and Bearcats fall

Floyd County, Nashua

4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The 4-H program will be hosting a 4-H Family Harvest Party 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Borlaug Learning Center near Nashua. The party will include hayrides and a free meal. Members who attend the party will receive a $20 discount on the re-enrollment that night. New members who attend that night will receive free enrollment.   Computers and assistance will be available to help complete the enrollment process that night to receive all discounts. If for some reason you are not able to attend the party, members will still be able to benefit in the month of … Continue reading 4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8

Calendar, Chickasaw County

ISU NE Research Farm Highlights Home Demonstration Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5

Chris Baldus

Extension news release NASHUA – The Annual Home Demonstration Garden Tour at the ISU Northeast Research Farm will run from 4 to 6 PM on August 5th. Cindy Haynes, ISU Horticulturalist, will highlight this year’s garden theme “Donation Gardens” and discuss this year’s vegetable and flower cultivars planted and other gardening techniques. Last year, the ISU NE Research Farm donated over 3100 lbs of marketable produce from less than a tenth of an acre, to local food pantries by the hard work of Iowa Master Gardener volunteers.   The field day is free and open to the public and homemade … Continue reading ISU NE Research Farm Highlights Home Demonstration Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5

Calendar, Chickasaw County

Research Farm Highlights Crop Markets and Pest Management on Aug. 25

Chris Baldus

Extension News Release NASHUA – The annual August Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:15 PM. Chad Hart, ISU Economist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on the grain markets. Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension Ag Engineer, follows with tips on grain drying and storage for the upcoming harvest. We will then convene outside for the farm wagon tours; Alison Robertson, Extension plant pathologist, will share crop disease research results from the farm and their practical applications, and Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist, will … Continue reading Research Farm Highlights Crop Markets and Pest Management on Aug. 25

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

28 tons of trash and more removed from Cedar River

Chris Baldus

A record 469 volunteers participated in year’s Project AWARE that cleaned trash out of the Cedar River beginning at the Minnesota state line and finishing at Howard’s Woods Recreation Area in Nashua.A summary by the organizers of the July 10-14 effort says 28 tons of trash was removed from the 55 miles of river. That mass tonnage was compiled of: 368 tires 14.9 tons of scrap metal 2.5 tons of recyclables  3.3 tons of trash “We are extremely grateful to Mitchell County Conservation and Floyd County Conservation who handled the scrap metal throughout the week,” said Lynette Seigley, Project AWARE … Continue reading 28 tons of trash and more removed from Cedar River