Category: Chickasaw County

Nashua

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

Nashua

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

Nashua

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

Nashua

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

Nashua

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!

Nashua

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

Nashua

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

Nashua

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

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Wet and windy weather tonight

Chris Baldus

  CHARLES CITY — This morning area communities sounded their sirens as part of a statewide test of our tornado preparedness. Media outlets assured that there was no severe weather in the forecast. Well, tonight’s weather doesn’t break into that threshold, but it has inspired a “special weather statement” for the counties of Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. “Winds are expected to be gusty this evening, in the 30 to 40 mph range. Drivers will likely feel the impact of the winds on their vehicle, especially on north-south roads. Ensure any loose outdoor yard items are secured. Be ready for … Continue reading Wet and windy weather tonight

Nashua

CCMS tries to make lost items found

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Wondering where your middle schooler’s black and red high tops went? How about that Tampa Bay stocking cap? Well, it might be in the Charles City Middle School lost and found, but it won’t be much longer. The school posted a video on its Facebook page that shows the many items of clothing and more in hopes owners will come get them. “All of these items will be donated to The Treasure Chest by the end of the week if they are not claimed,” the post said. Click here for the video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1945004155778699&id=1942608709351577&_rdr Continue reading CCMS tries to make lost items found

Nashua

First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record

Chris Baldus

As nice as the weather was today in the Charles City area, the high temperature of 61 did not break the record set in 1918 of 73 degrees. It was also the first day of spring. The second day of spring will be cooler and more cloudy. The National Weather Service forecast for the next few days is: Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 9 to 14 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record

Chickasaw County

Body of missing Fredericksburg woman found

Chris Baldus

FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — The body of a missing Fredericksburg woman has been found. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman last seen Friday evening in Fredericksburg. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in finding Sheila Ludwig, 67. She was last seen Friday wearing dark gray sweatpants, a purple crew neck sweatshirt, and winter boots. She was diabetic and insulin dependent. “If you have not heard, the search has officially ended,” Fredericksburg Mayor Shain Kroenecke posted on the city’s Facebook page at about 11:30 a.m. Monday. Her cause of death has not been … Continue reading Body of missing Fredericksburg woman found

Nashua

St. Patrick’s Day patrols to help CCPD buy in-car cameras

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — More police than usual will be on the roads this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The effort to save lives on a holiday renowned for alcohol consumption also will help the Charles City Police Department equip its squad cars with cameras. “We applied for this grant and doing this extra enforcement gets the department money to purchase out in-car cameras,” says a post on the department’s Facebook page. “It’s a great way we save money for the city and protect us and you!” The extra enforcement is in coordination with the Special Traffic Enforcement Program of the Governor’s … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day patrols to help CCPD buy in-car cameras

Nashua

Heroes Day coming up at Nashua Library April 15

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Nashua Public Library is gathering local heroes for its Heroes Day event from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m. April 15. The event is in conjunction with National Library Week. “We are gathering plenty of local heroes for everyone to meet,” the announcement on the city of Nashua’s website says “The event will be filled with special ‘mystery readers’ from local police, fire, EMS, and  military representatives.” Each reader will be reading to kids of all ages, a book related to their respective profession.  Emergency vehicles will be on hand for kids and adults to check out and … Continue reading Heroes Day coming up at Nashua Library April 15