PHOTO GALLERY: Charles City Fourth of July Parade
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10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City Council meeting
The Charles City Council meets at 6 p.m. City Hall to vote on, among other things, banning use of consumer fireworks in city limits, but allow the sale. Here is a list of 10 things you should know about the council meeting. 1. The clock tower for McQuillen Place will be lifted into position around 9 a.m. Thursday, provided weather and the crane cooperate. Developer Charley Thompson has requested the temporary closure of the Main and Clark Streets so a crane can be brought in to lift the tower in place. No date was included in the City Council documents … Continue reading 10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City Council meeting
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Man wanted in Charles City killing
CHARLES CITY — An arrest warrant has been issued in a fatal shooting Friday night for a 36-year-old man who is nearly 7 feet tall and was released on his own recognizance in May in a third-degree theft case. Antoine Williams is 6 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 250 pounds and black. He’s considered armed and dangerous, a Facebook post from the Charles City Police says. A warrant has been issued for 1st degree murder for Williams. Williams is considered armed and dangerous and may be in a red 2006 Chevy Equinox with Iowa plate DOW568, police say. “Please do … Continue reading Man wanted in Charles City killing
Fire damages Charles City home; two cats rescued
News release from the Charles City Fire Department: CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of a house fire at 902 E St. The fire was reported by a neighbor via 911, and the CCFD was dispatched at 10:43 on Wednesday morning. On arrival, firefighters reported smoke coming from the exterior roof vents of the residence. Firefighters made an interior attack, and found fire near the ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom areas, making a quick knock down of the majority of the fire. It was found that some fire had spread up … Continue reading Fire damages Charles City home; two cats rescued
Charles City Independence day weekend events
Saturday, July 1 8 a.m. — Charles City Bike Ride Cost $5, meet at First Security Bank & Trust, 3 routes to choice: 26, 33, or 55 miles; (641) 330-9228/rjneal@myomnitel.com 9 a.m. — Farmers Market in Central Park 11 a.m to 3 p.m. — Tennis Tournament at Sportsmen’s Park. Cost $10/team. Brian Parrott at (503) 963- 3203/gobonfire@aol.com 1 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Charles City new Middle School Competition Gym 1:30 p.m. — Dedication Ceremony of the Assembly of the Revival art piece. Public reception to follow at the Charles City Arts Center 7 p.m. — … Continue reading Charles City Independence day weekend events
PROPOSAL: RAGBRAI beverage garden to set up near Central Park
CHARLES CITY — A beverage garden will be in the alley behind Dean Jewelers and Radio Shack when RAGBRAI bicycle riders spend the night in Charles City on Wednesday, July 26, according to a proposal being presented at Monday’s Charles City Council meeting. This planning session begins at 6 p.m in City Hall. The proposal says the garden will serve beer and malt beverages in cans from noon July 26 to midnight. Live music in Central Park will begin at 1 p.m., ending at 11:30 p.m. Continue reading PROPOSAL: RAGBRAI beverage garden to set up near Central Park
Law enforcement to send out additional patrols for July 4
The Charles City Police Department has posted this news release: Because the high fatality rate over recent Fourth of July holidays there will be additional law enforcement on Iowa’s roads as well as the entire nation. The most recent information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that nationally over the 2015 Fourth of July holiday (6 p.m. July 2 – 6 a.m. July 6) 146 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, and 92 people died in crashes involving at least one … Continue reading Law enforcement to send out additional patrols for July 4
Charles City Historic Preservation Commission to meet at 4 p.m.
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 4 p.m. at the Community Development Office at 401 N.Main St. Topics on the agenda include the Preservation Iowa Summit, Riverside Cemetery , the National Register Nomination for 500 North Grand and student membership on the commission. Continue reading Charles City Historic Preservation Commission to meet at 4 p.m.
Weather scuttles CC swimming lessons today
Swimming lessons have been cancelled at Lions Park Pool in Charles City for today, June 21 due to the weather Continue reading Weather scuttles CC swimming lessons today
Charles City awaits Army Corps of Engineers direction on trailway bridge
CHARLES CITY — No definitive date has been set for the demolition of the Charley Western Trailway Bridge as the city awaits an answer from the Army Corps of Engineers. “We need to do some additional prep work now and have the area inspected for endangered wood turtles,” City Administrator Steve Diers said Tuesday. “We have a firm lined up to do that inspection but we are also waiting on comments from the Army Corp of Engineers to see if they have any wildlife inspection requirements before we move forward.” If the inspection turns up evidence indicating the bridge area … Continue reading Charles City awaits Army Corps of Engineers direction on trailway bridge
Lindaman asks for change of venue, an assistant attorney
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City man whose third-degree sexual abuse conviction was overturned by the Iowa Supreme Court because the district court didn’t adequately warn him about representing himself intends to do it again. This time, however, he wants a court-appointed attorney to assist him at his retrial. “The defendant asks for the assistance of counsel in a second chair position until such time as the attorney has shown a mastery of the facts and law implicit in this matter,” Lindaman wrote in his motion. Former two-time candidate for local elected office and convicted felon Doug Lindaman, 61, filed … Continue reading Lindaman asks for change of venue, an assistant attorney
Bridge demise forces Firecracker 5 re-route
CHARLES CITY — The demise of the Charley Western Trailway bridge over the Cedar River is rerouting this year’s Firecracker 5 race. City staff recommend approving changes presented last week by Community Development Director Mark Wicks. The new route will require closure of Owen and Jung Streets as well as Salsbury from Clark to Owen from 7-9 a.m. July 4. There are two races scheduled. One is 5 miles and the other is a 5K. Both begin at 7:30 a.m. on Salsbury/Comet Drive. The 5-mile race route is: North on the Charley Western Trailway Turn onto 11th Avenue and do … Continue reading Bridge demise forces Firecracker 5 re-route
Turtle may need protection during Charley Western bridge demolition
CHARLES CITY — A turtle species that’s endangered in Iowa might be hanging out by the crumbling Charley Western Trailway bridge. So, before demolishing the span, the city needs to know for certain whether wood turtles frequent the area. The Charles City Council learned last week that the city needs a trained biologist to conduct an environmental assessment. “The DNR has conducted an environmental review concerning the proposed bridge demolition project,” City Administrator Steve Diers wrote in his update to the council. “The state-endangered wood turtle is known to occur in the vicinity of the Cedar River in Floyd County. … Continue reading Turtle may need protection during Charley Western bridge demolition
CC MAYOR: The best of times and the worst of times
By James Erb, Charles City Mayor To say we are in the midst of one of the busiest and best summer seasons in the history of our town is only to state the obvious. A majority of the events were conceived of and originated in the recent past. In addition, the new sculpture, Revival, will be dedicated on July 1st and RAGBRAI will be staying overnight in Charles City as part of the bike trip across Iowa. This marks RAGBRAI’s fourth visit to Charles City in recent times; the other visits being in 1996, 2002, and 2010. This list … Continue reading CC MAYOR: The best of times and the worst of times
Celebrate Kenny Heitz’s 70th birthday
CHARLES CITY — The family of Kenny Heitz invites the community to celebrate his 70th birthday at the Charles City VFW from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. “We will be serving picnic food and the bar will be open for drinks to be purchased,” a flier posted by the family at Hy-Vee says. “No gifts please. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces.” Continue reading Celebrate Kenny Heitz’s 70th birthday
Charles City youth invited to compete in talent show on July 2
Free event offers cash prizes, chance to qualify for state contest Contributed article CHARLES CITY – The Bill Riley Talent Search competition has become a Charles City Fourth of July Celebration tradition, annually drawing some of the top young talent from around North Iowa. That is expected to continue this year with the 2017 talent show set for Sunday, July 2, at 1 p.m. at the Charles Theatre. The talent competition is open to anyone in the state, ages 2-21. “We have some unbelievably talented youth in this region and this show is not only a great place to showcase … Continue reading Charles City youth invited to compete in talent show on July 2
Lindaman retrial set to begin Aug. 1
CHARLES CITY –-Convicted sex offender and former Floyd County magistrate Doug Lindemann, 61, is out of prison and free on bond. On the same day a Floyd County District Court judge scheduled Lindaman’s retrial on a third-degree sexual abuse charge for Aug. 1, Lindaman was returned to Floyd County where he made bond. Lindaman, who previously served prison time in the 1980s on two convictions of lascivious acts with a minor, was convicted in April 2016 by a Floyd County jury on the count of third-degree sexual abuse. That conviction was overturned in May by the Iowa Supreme Court. In an … Continue reading Lindaman retrial set to begin Aug. 1
City Tap asks for road closure during ‘Bike Nights’
CHARLES CITY — A downtown tavern asks that the city let it close a side street to host Bike Nights this summer. The Charles City Council will hear City Tap owner Terry Huxsol’s request at its Monday, June 5, meeting in City Hall. It begins at 6 p.m. Huxsol wants to close Lane Street next to his tavern for the bike celebration he hopes to host periodically from 5-9 p.m. Thursday nights in June, July and August. “He had originally wanted to close off the section of Main Street, but we are very hesitant to do that,” City Administrator Steve … Continue reading City Tap asks for road closure during ‘Bike Nights’
Annual Cedar Dog Jog is June 10
CHARLES CITY — Run or walk June 10 to help homeless pets in the Charles City area. The annual PAWS Cedar Dog Jog returns at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10. According to the registration website, the price to run or walk the 5K route that begins in Riverside Park is $30 for an adult and $20 for children 15 years old or younger. A family rate of $45 is also available. These rates include a T-shirt. Participants can get a discounted price of $10 per adult and $5 per child if they decide to not get a T-shirt. Click here … Continue reading Annual Cedar Dog Jog is June 10
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