Category: Floyd County

Charles City

Party in the Park dates, bands and themes announced

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — The arrival of spring is cause to celebrate, but the real party will be this summer with the return of Party in the Park in Charles City! A summertime tradition now in its 16th season, Party in the Park is a series of Friday night public gatherings in Central Park hosted by Community Revitalization. Enjoy free live music from 5-9 p.m., along with games and other activities, food vendors, a beer garden and a chance to sit back and socialize with friends, neighbors and visitors alike. The Party in the Park Committee has been busy over … Continue reading Party in the Park dates, bands and themes announced

Charles City

50 years ago, the Charles City tornado struck, changed lives

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The day had gotten unseasonably hot, but May 15, 1968, was otherwise just another northern Iowa Wednesday. Life for the roughly 10,000 residents of Charles City bustled along. The Charles City Press was out on the news stands with page one stories about the Vietnam War, a wounded hometown Marine’s letter to his parents and the City Council working on a city “renewal” plan. The school day was done and children were at the Charles City YMCA for swimming lessons. Others were on a church group outing at Wildwood. Charles City High School Spanish teacher Al Bode … Continue reading 50 years ago, the Charles City tornado struck, changed lives

Charles City

N. Grand Avenue will be temporarily closed Wednesday-Friday

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — North Grand Avenue will be closed to traffic for utility work between North Main Street and 13th Avenue starting early Wednesday, May 16, and is expected to reopen by Friday evening, May 18. Motorists are encourage to avoid this area if possible and utilize E Street to cross the Canadian Pacific Railiroad tracks.  Questions can be directed to the city of Charles City engineering department at 641-257-6300.  Thank you. Continue reading N. Grand Avenue will be temporarily closed Wednesday-Friday

Charles City

Swing Into Spring on May 18th!

Chris Baldus

News ReleaseCHARLES CITY — The Design Committee of Community Revitalization invites the public to “Swing Into Spring” and help benefit community beautification in the process on Friday, May 18th. Stop by the historic Wildwood Clubhouse from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to enjoy refreshments, meet new friends or catch up with old ones, and enjoy a swing dance demonstration by Bruce and Janiece Bergland at 5:30 p.m.The Design Committee is an all-volunteer group dedicated to beautifying and improving downtown Charles City. The Committee annually helps fund the colorful flower pots on Main Street, organizes the Adopt-A-Lot cleanup and oversees the parking lot planters, … Continue reading Swing Into Spring on May 18th!

Calendar, Charles City

Area churches begin announcing VBS dates, themes

Chris Baldus

Area churches are announcing their Vacation Bible Schools. Here are some: Trinity United Methodist Church, Charles City Theme: “Shipwrecked” Dates: June 18-22 everyday form 8:30-11:30 a.m. with the final program at 5 p.m. Friday, June 22 Contact: 641-228-5368   St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City Theme: “Shipwrecked” Dates: July 31-Aug. 3, 2018 from 5:30-8 p.m. VBS participants will sing during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Aug. 5th Ages: VBS is for children in preschool through 5th grade. Cost: $5 per child with a maximum family fee of $15. Contact: 641-228-3397   To include your church on this list, … Continue reading Area churches begin announcing VBS dates, themes

Calendar, Charles City

CC’s BBQ Challenge is June 16; ticket presale begins May 16

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — Back in its 4th year, Charles City’s BBQ Challenge on June 16 is sure to delight attendees with various grilling and seasoning methods. Come to watch grillers work their magic on ribs before you chow down on a variety of flavors. Tickets will be available to Chamber members for $25 and non-Chamber members for $30. Chamber member exclusive presale begins on Wednesday, May 16. General public sales begin one week later, on Wednesday May 23. Tickets are extremely limited, so don’t wait to get yours! Attendees will be able to buy tickets at both Hy-Vee … Continue reading CC’s BBQ Challenge is June 16; ticket presale begins May 16

Calendar, Charles City

CC’s Party in the Park celebrations begin June 1

Chris Baldus

Courtesy of the Charles City Community Revitalization CHARLES CITY — The arrival of spring is cause to celebrate, but the real party will be this summer with the return of Party in the Park in Charles City! A summertime tradition now in its 16th season, Party in the Park is a series of Friday night public gatherings in Central Park hosted by Community Revitalization. Enjoy free live music from 5-9 p.m., along with games and other activities, food vendors, a beer garden and a chance to sit back and socialize with friends, neighbors and visitors alike. The Party in the Park … Continue reading CC’s Party in the Park celebrations begin June 1

Charles City

Construction Update: Clark Street trail, Hildreth reconstruction and South Terrace window project scheduled

Chris Baldus

These are some of the construction projects that local governments are taking on. Check back for updates. Charles City CLARK STREET TRAIL EXTENSION DETAILS: This 10-foot wide paved recreation trail will extend from the end of the existing trail at Terrace Road to the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Clark Street. It will include ADA pedestrian ramps, signage and other incidental construction items, according to city documents. DATES: Construction must begin by Aug. 27 and be completed within 30 days CONTRACTOR: Heartland Asphalt, Inc. PRICE: Heartland’s winning bid for the project was $102,396 PRE-BID PRICE ESTIMATE: $180,000 by the city engineer … Continue reading Construction Update: Clark Street trail, Hildreth reconstruction and South Terrace window project scheduled

Charles City

Cedar River to crest at 15.7 feet

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Cedar River is expected to crest early Saturday at nearly 4 feet above flood stage. The National Weather Service categorizes that as moderately severe. Area rivers are on the rise after the drenching rain Thursday night. Charles City recorded 2.87 inches at the airport. Nashua saw 3.45 inches, according to preliminary data. More important to area flooding is the 3 inches that fell upstream in Osage and less than an inch in Austin, Minn. The Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Cedar River in Charles City: The warning continues until Sunday afternoon. At 10:30 … Continue reading Cedar River to crest at 15.7 feet

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Read the latest issue of the Post and try the local crossword puzzle

Chris Baldus

Click the image below for a full size pdf that you can read online or print out on your own. The recommended paper size is 11 by 17. To submit articles or calendar items, email Chris Baldus, publisher, at news@northcedarreports.com. Post 3 Click here for Crossword 1. This can be printed on regular letter-sized paper. Continue reading Read the latest issue of the Post and try the local crossword puzzle

Calendar, Floyd County

Snap-On grill raffle to benefit Sheriff’s Reserve Unit

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — A Snap-On grill and smoker is being raffled off to support the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s Reserve Unit. The winning ticket will be drawn Friday, May 11. Duane Kay, the area Snap-On dealer has donated this Snap-On grill and smoker ($900 value) with all proceeds benefiting the Reserve Unit. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three. Tickets are available from the Sheriff’s Office or Kay at Snap-On. Continue reading Snap-On grill raffle to benefit Sheriff’s Reserve Unit

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Tuesday night storm kicks off stretch of wet weather

Chris Baldus

If you are reading this at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, you likely also are hearing the high winds, driving rain and thunder passing through the Floyd and Chickasaw county region. This is just the beginning of a wet stretch of days. Here is the National Weather Service forecast: Tonight (Tuesday) Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4 a.m, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Low around 58. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter … Continue reading Tuesday night storm kicks off stretch of wet weather

Floyd County

Floyd County jail, courthouse referendum passes

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Floyd County voters on Tuesday approved a bond referendum to upgrade the courthouse and build a new jail and law enforcement center. The county can now borrow up to $13.5 million for the project. The unofficial results show the referendum passing by 68.72 percent. The county needed 60 percent. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department posted this message on its Facebook page after learning of the election victory: “The unofficial votes are in and looks like our LEC and courthouse projects passes at over 68%. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office wants to give a big THANK YOU to … Continue reading Floyd County jail, courthouse referendum passes

Rockford

Rockford city-wide garage sale begins May 4

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — Shop Rockford this weekend during its city-wide garage sale beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, May 5, to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6. The individual sales will begin at a variety of times, such as the multi-family sale at 209 1st Street Southeast 1ST STREET SE. It’s hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday. It will include furniture, household items, a unique clothes rack, an old store sales counter, stereo speakers, a trolling motor, new interior lights, pictures, rugs, a large metal star, wood ladders, lots of seasonal decor, a fireman flag collection and … Continue reading Rockford city-wide garage sale begins May 4

Floyd County

Farm equipment part of two Floyd County accidents

Chris Baldus

FLOYD COUNTY — Two accidents on roads in Floyd County on Monday invoked farm implements. No injuries were reported. According to the Sheriff’s Department, a car rear-ended a cultivator being pulled by a tractor on Floyd Line Street and Victory Avenue. The southbound cat failed to slow down and hit the implement. Another accident occurred later on Zinnia Ave and 210th St. No injuries, a northbound tractor pulling a cultivator clipped a southbound truck, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Photos courtesy of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department Continue reading Farm equipment part of two Floyd County accidents

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Douglas Lee Mack, May 28, 1957 – April 20, 2018

Chris Baldus

Douglas L. Mack, of Charles City, formerly of New Hampton, IA lost his life due to injuries sustained from a tragic car accident on Friday, April 20, 2018. A Memorial Service has been set for 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, IA with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Carroll Cemetery in Ionia, IA. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA and will continue at the church one hour prior to the memorial service on … Continue reading Douglas Lee Mack, May 28, 1957 – April 20, 2018

Charles City, Outdoors

City waiting for right time to raze CW bridge; seeking more grants

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — As the city waits for the right conditions to tear down the crumbling Charley Western Bridge, it’s hunting for more money to build its replacement. The exact date for demolition is still unsettled, but will most likely be in July, said Charles City Administrator Steven T. Diers. The Cedar River’s level will be a key determining factor. The water needs to be as low as possible. In the meantime, the city is considering contracts for grant writing and administration with the North Iowa Area Council of Governments. The council is scheduled to vote at its Tuesday, April … Continue reading City waiting for right time to raze CW bridge; seeking more grants

Charles City

Top community volunteers to be honored Friday

Chris Baldus

CC Chamber of Commerce and Community Revitalization news release Volunteers are the heart and soul of any community, and Charles City will honor some of its best on Friday, April 27, at the annual Community Volunteer Recognition Event. The public is invited and encouraged to come show their support and appreciation at the Charles City Senior Center from 8-9 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with a light breakfast offered. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or in advance at the Community Development Office, 401 North Main St. Hosted by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Revitalization, this event serves … Continue reading Top community volunteers to be honored Friday