CHARTLE CITY — The city has hired Jane Michels as its new utility billing clerk at the city hall business office. Michels “brings a wealth of experience in municipal utilities from her previous job at Osage Municipal Utilities and lives near Osage,” a news release said. She started her duties on April 24. You can welcome Jane when you come into city hall. Continue reading Charle City hires business office employee
CHARLES CITY — The bridge built early in the 20th century to carry cargo trains that much later became part of the Charley Western Trailway for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and more must go down and soon. A new bridge, however, should take its place. That’s the message City Administrator Steve Diers is bringing to the City Council tonight during its planning session, which begins at 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall. No official votes are taken at these meetings. “It has been the unanimous opinion of those individuals that we have discussed the failure of the bridge with (that) there … Continue reading Charles City Council to discuss Charley Western Trailway bridge demolition, replacement
CHARLES CITY — Mike Molstead Motors plans to expand with a 7,200-square-foot addition that will have nine new service bays. It is also asking the city for some help with the $1.3 million project in terms of tax rebates which could amount to nearly $38,000 over five years. The Charles City Council will discuss the request at it’s planning meeting tonight (Monday, April 24). “Mike Molstead Motors has proven to be an exceptionally successful business enterprise at 1501 South Grand Avenue,” Charles City Area Development Corp. Executive Director Tim Fox wrote in a tax rebate application letter to the city. “It … Continue reading Molstead Motors plans $1.3M expansion, seeks $38K tax rebate from city
By Chris Baldus, NorthCedarReports.com CHARLES CITY — Floyd County will likely be on its own when it comes to updating its 70-plus year old jail. The Charles City Council will vote Monday on a recommendation to quit a partnership considering construction of a joint law enforcement center. “The city and county have been investigating an opportunity to share some needed additional space for the Police Department, Dispatch and the rest of city hall administrative and code enforcement functions along with their needs for a jail and other space,” City Administrator Steve Diers said in a memo for Monday’s meeting. The … Continue reading City to step away from joint facility with Floyd County
CHARLES CITY — The crumbling of the old railroad bridge on the Charley Western Trail is not without a tinge of irony. “We approved an agreement just last Monday with a bridge engineering firm to inspect that bridge,” Charles City Administrator Steve Diers said Monday. “Needless to say we have more than inspection needs right now.” Age and repeated flooding appear to be the main culprit causing a middle arch to sag ant the paved trail to sink and break, according to Diers. “At this point we are looking at options,” he said. He issued this statement earlier: “The Charley … Continue reading Charles City closes river beneath crumbling bridge
CHARLES CITY — The Charley Western Recreational loop around the city is broken. The center section of the old railroad bridge over the Cedar River is crumbling and parts are beginning to sag. The bridge has been blocked off to all traffic. The bike trail is closed from Clark Street to S Grand Avenue. Continue reading Bridge out on Charley Western Trail
CHARLES CITY -— The dates have been set for this year’s spring clean up! April 24, 25, 26 and 27 are the dates with mattresses and box springs being picked up on April 24. As in past years, the city asks hat you do not set out items before April 22. If you violate this rule, you may be subject to a nuisance citation. For the full list of guidelines and other pertinent information, click here. Continue reading Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates
CHARLES CITY — Charles City’s newest police officers are now certified with guns.According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page Reserve Officer Dustin Haberkorn of Charles City and full-time Officer Nathan Cork out of Illinois spent Wednesday at the gun range with certified firearms instructor Brad Bilharz, also a Charles City police officer. “They both did excellent, shooting hundreds of rounds each in the cool and muddy conditions and still came away with great scores,” the post said. Continue reading New CCPD officers now gun certified
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — Thousands of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa riders will stop overnight in Charles City on Wednesday, July 26. The next morning, the bicycle tour heads into more hilly terrain beyond Charles City. So, focusing on Wednesday also being known as “hump day,” the Charles City RAGBRAI executive committee announced the local theme will be “Last Hump Before The Hills.” Charles City radio station KCHA reported Wednesday that executive committee member Cory Mutch designed the logo after much discussion. Continue reading Charles City RAGBRAI theme, logo unveiled
News release On Tuesday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 5, justices of the Iowa Supreme Court will meet with students from seven Charles City area schools to discuss the Iowa judicial system and the role of the courts in Iowa. The justices will visit with students in Tripoli, Hampton, Charles City, Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Dike, and Parkersburg. High School Visit Schedule Tuesday, April 4 — 12:30 pm: Justice Zager will visit Tripoli Middle/Senior High School in Tripoli Wednesday, April 5 — 8:15 am: Justice Hecht will visit Hampton-Dumont High School in Hampton 9:10 am: Justice Appel will visit Charles City … Continue reading Iowa Supreme Court Justices to meet with Charles City area students
CHARLES CITY — A Parisian spring was in full bloom Sunday, April 2, in Charles City. Mezzo soprano Megan Grey and the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra under the direction of John Chiles filled the 500 N. Grand Auditorium with the musical artistry for which it was created. The orchestra opened its free admission “Springtime in Paris” concert with “Grand Valse Brillante. OP 18” by Frederic Chopin, followed by “Sicilienne” from “Pelleas et Melisande” by Gabriel Faure and arranged by Jeff Manookian, “Serenade, OP.7” by Gabriel Pierre, and “Pavane Poor Une Infante Defunte” by Maurice Ravel and arranged by Carl … Continue reading Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City
CHARLES CITY — A Charles City High School teacher sent out an emergency plea today seeking the help of students and parents in preserving a student exchange program with Germany. German language teacher Marilyn Buttjer in an email and an address to classes asked people to sign an online petition to save funding important to Charles City’s German American Partnership Program. “President Trump has proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Department of State which would directly impact educational and cultural exchanges,” her email said. “Act now and ask your Senator to sign onto Cory Booker’s letter to the Senate State, … Continue reading CCHS teacher raises alarm about student exchange funding
CHARLES CITY — Chickfest 2017 begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1, wrapping up at 4 p.m. The Charles City Area Chamber of Comerce describes it as “a fun-filled day of shopping, pampering, and a day out with the girls, friends, and family.” The first 150 participants through the Chamber doors at 401 N. Main St. that morning receive a ChickFest Swag Bag! Each Swag Bag is full of goodies, treats, deals, coupons, and more from participating ChickFest businesses. ChickFest 2017 Participants Participating ChickFest Businesses: Charles City Electronics Comet Bowl Darbe & Co. Boutique First Citizens Bank Furniture Barn, The … Continue reading Chickfest is Saturday in Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Two 14-year-olds — a girl and a boy — and one 15-year-old boy age facing felony terrorism charges. The 15-year-old boy was taken into custody last Wednesday after a Charles City Middle School parent reported an “inappropriate” post on social media linked to him. Middle school students told North Cedar Reports the post threatened violence against the school. Charles City Police continued their investigation which led them to the 14 year olds who were taken into custody on Thursday and remanded to juvenile authorities, police report. The trio were charged with the class D felony of making … Continue reading Teens face felonies in CCMS incident
CHARLES CITY — Jivin’ with Jazz attracted a full house Tuesday night at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. The major fundraiser for the Charles City High School jazz band program included a performance by the school’s new jazz choir, Rhymes With Orange. It was also an occasion to put the spotlight on the band’s seniors, introduce middle school musicians and remember a lost friend. The placemats at the tables were designed for the 2011 Jivin’ with Jazz by jazz band member Trent Smith, who died in a crash last year on the Avenue of the Saints. This year’s … Continue reading Jivin’ with Jazz keeps program in the groove
CHARLES CITY — City of Charles City officials have a request: Don’t flush even those “flushable” wipes. They are clog cornerstones. The city has posted its request on its website: “No matter what the package says, please don’t flush wipes labeled as ‘flushable’ down the city sewer. These materials can cause major problems in the sewer system and most importantly, plug up a homeowner’s service line and force them to pay to have them removed.” The notice includes a TV station’s photograph showing a sewer pipe from another community nearly half clogged with wipes. “Please don’t flush any type of … Continue reading Charles City: Ignore the hype, don’t flush the wipe
CHARLES CITY — Dustin Haberkorn of Charles City and Nathan Cork out of Illinois are the newest members of the Charles City Police Department. Haberkorn is a new reserve officer and Cork was hired as a full-time officer. “We rely on our reserve officers for many different aspects of the job,” a CCPD Facebook post said Monday announcing the filled positions. “We really appreciate them. Dustin will fit right in.” Cork “will bring many strong attributes to the job.” Continue reading CCPD adds full-time and reserve officers
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School District’s property tax rate will drop by 0.35 percent in fiscal year 2017-18 under the budget the School Board will review Monday. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles City High School library. The budget will be voted on after a certified budget public hearing. Superintendent Dr. Dan Cox is recommending that be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10, in the Charles City Middle School 7th grade learning studio. The agenda for Monday’s meeting summarizes the budget. It says the budget was developed using the 2017-18 Supplemental State Aid … Continue reading CC School levy poised to dip
CHARLES CITY — The years — not to mention flooding — have not been kind to the Sportsman’s Park picnic shelter. There is rotted wood to replace as well as a roof. The City Council on Monday will consider a $16,380 bid from Watertight Construction of Charles City for the repairs at its Monday planning session in City Hall. “We’ve budgeted improvement work for the shelter at Sportsman’s Park in the amount of $40,000,” City Administrator Steve Diers wrote in a memo to the council. “A substantial amount of that work was quoted to (Parks and Rec Director) Steve Lindaman in … Continue reading Sportsman’s Park picnic shelter in need of repair
CHARLES CITY — The North All-Stars defeated the South All-Stars despite the victories of two Comets. The 39th annual senior North vs. South All Star Wresting Meet was held Saturday, March 25, in the Charles City School District’s competition gym. The Charles City Mat Club and the Iowa National Guard sponsored the tournament. The 2017 Charles City Freestyle Tournament was earlier on Saturday. More than 180 wrestlers from around the state competed. The North Iowa All-Stars defeated the South Iowa All-Stars 47-12, according to TrackWrestling.com. Half of the South All-Stars’ points came from two Charles City wrestlers, Nate Lasher and … Continue reading North beats South in 39th All Star dual in Charles City; N-P wrestler collects title in freestyle tournament
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