Product name that should be reconsidered
While shopping today in Charles City’s Kmart, I came across this bicycle seat. Insert flatulent jokes here. Continue reading Product name that should be reconsidered
Category: Charles City
FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar
Compiled from the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Visit theUSGS Current Conditions website for more on water levels. Channel Catfish – Fair: Catfish action has slowed, but nice fish are still being caught. Use dead chubs or chicken livers fished in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Slow: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms in eddies or slack water … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar
Charles City Fourth of July Celebration schedule
Children can get free lunches from CC Schools this summer
Charles City Community Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program in June. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Parents are encouraged to accompany younger children. An adult meal may be purchased for $3.50. No food is to be shared or carried out of the building. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. Washington Elementary School, 1406 N. Grand Avenue June 10 – June 27, Monday – Thursday (No meals served on Friday) 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Summer menu download Continue reading Children can get free lunches from CC Schools this summer
N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting
NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield School Board has a slate full of resignations and new hires on the agenda for its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, in the Nashua-Plainfield Junior/Senior High School Commons. The agenda includes votes on: ⁃ The resignation of Crystal Crawford as a junior high teacher, girls basketball coach, and girls track coach. She has accepted a job elsewhere. ⁃ The resignation of Josslynn Lovik, junior high and elementary at risk and districtwide ESL teacher. She has accepted a position in Charles City as a middle school reading teacher. ⁃ The resignation of Joshua Scribner as … Continue reading N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting
Simply Essentials in CC closing; Sparboe Foods in NH sold
CHARLES CITY — Sparboe Foods LLC in New Hampton announced its sale in May. The chicken processing plant in Charles City gave notice this month that it is closing. Simply Essentials plans to be closed by Aug. 5, eliminating 513 jobs, according to state documents. Sparboe Foods also had filed notice with the state in May that it was closing, eliminating 193 jobs. Then it announced the plant’s sale to Deb El Food Products, which said in a news release it welcomed “Sparboe Foods’ talented employees.” This link goes to a state list of private business job losses because of … Continue reading Simply Essentials in CC closing; Sparboe Foods in NH sold
FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
CHARLES CITY — Water levels in the Cedar River above Nashua are stabilizing, but remain elevated with high flows, according to the Iowa DNR. Water clarity is poor and water temperatures are in the mid-50’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Here is some advice from the DNR’s weekly fishing report: Channel Catfish – Fair: Use dead chubs in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms. Smallmouth Bass – Slow: Crankbaits will tempt a smallie. Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
Comet Soccer says goodbye to graduating founders; boasts high gpa’s
The Charles City High School Soccer Program held its second end of the season potluck on Thursday night. Some news of note from the banquet was the academic success of these students — 31 of 46 players have a GPA of 3.25 or greater, and 26 of those are above 3.5, according to head coach Brad McKenzie. “I knew we had an amazing team!” he tweeted. “Keep it up!” The potluck also was a chance to say goodbye to some seniors who helped launch this program. Their Comet Soccer legacy is that because of them, generations of Comets will get … Continue reading Comet Soccer says goodbye to graduating founders; boasts high gpa’s
Charles City’s 2019 Party in the Park summer series begins June 7
Charles City Chamber of Commerce Charles City’s popular “Party in the Park” summer series returns in 2019 with five Friday night events that will run from 5-9 p.m. in Central Park. There will be free live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities and more. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the music and community fellowship. This year’s dates, themes and featured bands are: June 7: “80’s Night”- Redline June 21: “Country Night” – Wild Card July 12: “Family Game Night” – Highway 9 July 26: Tailgating Night – Jay Clyde Band August … Continue reading Charles City’s 2019 Party in the Park summer series begins June 7
Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire
From the CHARLES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a passerby report of a house fire Thursday afternoon around 12:10PM at 2455 Miner Ave., Southwest of Charles City. Upon arrival, smoke and fire was visible from the exterior of the home. No one was home at the time of the fire, and it is likely that the fire had a significant head start prior to the passerby report to 911. Two CCFD engines and a tanker responded to the fire. Fire, smoke, and water damage was major, with the home likely a total loss. The … Continue reading Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire
CC City Council meeting agenda for April 8m
Council/Staff Planning Session Council Chambers, City Hall 1. Meeting Date And Time 1.I. April 8, 2019 6:00 P.m. 2. Call To Order 3. Mayor’s Comments 4. City Department Update – Foster Grandparents 5. Housing Transformer Project Update – Heidi Nielsen And Ed Wineinger Documents: AIS-PLANNING SESSION TRANSFORMERS.PDF CHARLES CITY HOUSING – FINAL REVIEW.PDF 6. Consider Acquisition Of Property – Allied Documents: AIS 6 ALLIED LAND DEV OUTLOT C PACKET.PDF 7. WPC Land Lease Documents: AIS 7 WPC -WRRF LAND LEASE (PACKET).PDF 8. Pole Mounted Antenna Policy Documents: AIS 8 POLE MOUNTED ANTENNA (PACKET).PDF 9. Federal Procurement Policies Update Documents: AIS … Continue reading CC City Council meeting agenda for April 8m
Charles City Spring clean up dates set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2
City of Charles City news release The dates for the annual city wide spring clean up have been set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2. This is occurring immediately after the city wide garage sales which we hope will be beneficial. The guidelines remain the same as previous years and the flyer outlining all of the rules can be found here. Please help us make this service as efficient as possible and follow the guidelines as listed. We appreciate your cooperation in this valuable service and if you have any questions, please contact city hall at 641-257-6300. Thank … Continue reading Charles City Spring clean up dates set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2
Annual Great Chili Cook-Off set for March 1
News Release CHARLES CITY – Warm up this winter with a great cup of chili … or seven, at the Great Chili Cook-Off on Friday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Club in Charles City. One of Community Revitalization’s longest-running community events, the Great Chili Cook-Off is in its 23rd year as both a fundraiser for Charles City’s Main Street program and a fun, tasty way for the community to come together and shake off some of those winter blues. Seven local “celebrity” chili cooks offer up their best recipes for the public to sample … Continue reading Annual Great Chili Cook-Off set for March 1
Photos: CCHS Orchestra Concert, Feb. 21
Here are some images from the Charles City High School orchestra and band concert on Thursday. Continue reading Photos: CCHS Orchestra Concert, Feb. 21
Workshop on evaluating estate, transition plans set for Feb. 26 in Charles City
News Release “Talking about transitions and estate planning is difficult for most people – including rural Iowans – individuals, couples and families,” says Melissa O’Rourke, the Iowa State University Farm & Agribusiness Management Specialist in northeast Iowa. “And actual implementation of a transition plan can be even harder.” That’s why Iowa State University Extension offers an “Evaluating Your Estate Plan” workshop to answer questions and help people prepare for the future. The one-day workshop will be held on February 26 in Charles City. “Families and individuals should plan adequately to protect assets and family relationships that are vital to their … Continue reading Workshop on evaluating estate, transition plans set for Feb. 26 in Charles City
City Council planning meeting, Feb. 11 agenda
Charles City Council/Staff Planning Session Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting February 11, 2019 5:30 p.m. Call To Order Mayor’s Comments TAP Application ROW Tree Trimming Quotes Way Finding Low Bid Discussion Budget Review City Administrator Report Adjourn Continue reading City Council planning meeting, Feb. 11 agenda
2018 Charles City Football – an unused poster pic.
Here is a picture I shot for the Charles City 2019 football team as a possible poster. Continue reading 2018 Charles City Football – an unused poster pic.
Charles City advertising for youth services librarian applicants
The Charles City Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian. The Youth Services Librarian must possess a knowledge and appreciation for children’s literature and be comfortable with children of all ages and their caregivers. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and public relation skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software are essential. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing all youth programming, including the Summer Reading Program, story times, book clubs, and class visits; selecting and ordering books for children and teens under the supervision of the Library Director, keeping the children’s room area in good order, weeding books … Continue reading Charles City advertising for youth services librarian applicants
Sunday’s CC Holiday Home Tour times extended
News Release CHARLES CITY – With seven stops to choose from on this year’s holiday home tour, attendees are being given an extra hour to enjoy this Charles City tradition on Sunday, December 9th. The public now has from 12:30-4:30 p.m. to take in the festive and unique holiday décor of six different residences around town, as well as the Festival of Trees, during the 2018 “There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays Home Tour.” This is a change from the original 1-4 p.m. tour time. Organized by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization, the holiday home tour will … Continue reading Sunday’s CC Holiday Home Tour times extended
Holidazzle will shine bright in Charles City Friday, Nov. 30
News Release CHARLES CITY – Embrace the magic of the holidays on Friday, November 30th, with a new twist on a Charles City winter tradition. Community Revitalization’s annual Holiday Lighted Parade will again light up the night in downtown Charles City at 6 p.m. and herald in the arrival of Santa and debut of the Santa House in Central Park from 6:30-8 p.m. However, this year’s offerings have been expanded as part of the new “Holidazzle” celebration, adding carolers, hot cocoa, treats, a Candy Cane Hunt, shopping and special dining options. A tractor-drawn holiday hayride will be available to shuttle … Continue reading Holidazzle will shine bright in Charles City Friday, Nov. 30
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