Category: Floyd County

Charles City

NWS warns of fire risk in area

Chris Baldus

A combination of seasonably warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds will produce elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon across much of north-central and western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, according to the National Weather Service office in La Crosse. “Relative humidity will be as low as 15 to 25 percent, mainly across portions of western and central Wisconsin. Southerly winds of 15 to 20 mph will gust to 25 to 35 mph, strongest west of the Mississippi River. Avoid any outdoor burning in these conditions and report any wildfires by dialing 911,” says a note on the NWS … Continue reading NWS warns of fire risk in area

Charles City
Chris Baldus

Beginning at 8 a.m. March 2, the next group of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccination can register through Floyd County Public Health. This group includes people with disabilities living in home settings that are dependent on attendant care staff. The attendant care staff are also eligible. Visit http://www.floydcoia.org and click on COVID SIGN UP. People in previously announced eligible groups can also still sign up. Those groups include people 65 years old and older, pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 school staff, health care providers and daycare providers. Continue reading

Charles City, Charles City Schools

Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE FROM CC SCHOOL DISTRICT Charles City Community Schools is saddened to receive news this weekend of the death of a longtime member of our family, Charles City High School teacher Darla Arends. Ms. Arends was diagnosed with COVID-19 in September and died on Friday, November 6, 2020. In her 25 years at Charles City High School, Ms. Arends touched the lives of many students, parents, and staff as a special education teacher. Her reach went well beyond her classroom and students, serving as a mentor for her Charles City Family. She is a beloved and valuable member of … Continue reading Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19

Charles City

Iowa Farm Bureau designates Prichard as ‘Friend of Agriculture’

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE Charles City, Iowa – Iowa Farm Bureau has designated State Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City a 2020 “Friend of Agriculture”. Prichard is seeking re-election in House District 52, which includes Chickasaw, Floyd, and Cerro Gordo counties. “I know that agriculture is the backbone of Iowa’s economy,” said Prichard, who is serving his fourth term in the Iowa House. “This has been a tough year for the agriculture community, so I will continue helping farm families as they work to rebuild and recover.” While serving in the Iowa House, Prichard has served on the Agriculture Committee for seven … Continue reading Iowa Farm Bureau designates Prichard as ‘Friend of Agriculture’

Charles City

Decorah blanks Charles City

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Decorah began Charles City’s Homecoming game with a bang. The Vikings’ first offensive play was an inside run that broke for more than 50 yards. Comet defender Jeremiah Chapman made a touchdown-saving tackle inside the 5-yard line. Three plays later, Decorah’s senior quarterback Briggs Duwe scampered to the left the touchdown. As it turns out, that was the game-winning score. The Vikings went on to shutout the Comets in their 49-0 win. Decorah is 5-0 for the season. Charles City is 0-3. The Comets were poised to tie the game at 7 when Mario Hoefer hauled in … Continue reading Decorah blanks Charles City

Charles City

Charles City shuts down football program for 2 weeks because of COVID-19 infections

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Citing student safety as the top priority, school officials announced on Wednesday that the Charles City football program will be shut down for the next two weeks because of two COVID-19 infections among the players with the possibility of more. The Comets were scheduled to host Union-La Porte City this Friday and Western Dubuque next week. They traveled to New Hampton last Friday. The Chickasaws won 15-8. New Hampton will be celebrating its Homecoming next week. Mason City has also canceled its next two football games. “This week and next week’s football games are cancelled due to … Continue reading Charles City shuts down football program for 2 weeks because of COVID-19 infections

Charles City, Floyd County

COVID-19 UPDATE: Active cases on the rise in Floyd County; CC theater reduces showings

Chris Baldus

As the COVID-19 continues to spread in Floyd County, the number of active cases rose to 49 as of Saturday, Aug. 8. That’s an increase of more than a dozen since the beginning of the month. The state has recorded 148 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Floyd County since March, with 97 recoveries and two deaths, according to tracking by the Iowa Department of Public Health. New cases have surfaced in the county every day since July 28, totaling 38 through Saturday, Aug. 8. The majority of Fayette County’s cases, 43 percent, have involved people between the ages of 18 … Continue reading COVID-19 UPDATE: Active cases on the rise in Floyd County; CC theater reduces showings

Charles City

CC seeks year off from playing Go-Hawks because of racist fan behavior, considers leaving NEIC

Chris Baldus

In the wake of racist taunts hurled at a black Charles City baseball player at a regular season game in Waverly, the Charles City Community School District is considering leaving the Northeast Iowa Conference, asked that Waverly-Shell Rock be required to take measurable steps against such behavior and is seeking a year’s break from playing the Go-Hawks. On Wednesday, Charles City issued the following statement: The recent information released by an area school district regarding the investigation involving a Charles City student at a summer sporting event lacked the clarity we need and desire. We are eager to see a … Continue reading CC seeks year off from playing Go-Hawks because of racist fan behavior, considers leaving NEIC

Charles City, Sports

NEIC declares ‘Black Lives Matter’ in reaction to racist comments aimed at CC baseball player

Chris Baldus

  In the wake of spectators at a high school baseball game in Waverly shouting racist comments at a Charles City player, Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) member schools issued the following statement on Friday, July 3: As administrators and board of education members of the member schools of the Northeast Iowa Conference, we know racism exists in our conference, our schools, and our communities. We also know we are called to stand strongly for the dignity and rights of our students of color. Civil rights advocate and athlete Jackie Robinson once said, “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re … Continue reading NEIC declares ‘Black Lives Matter’ in reaction to racist comments aimed at CC baseball player

Charles City

Charles City High School varsity baseball schedule and scores

Chris Baldus

JUNE 16 (1-1 overall, 1-1 NEIC) W — 11-1, New Hampton: WP- Tait Arndt, sr.: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 Ks (1-0) L — 5-7, New Hampton: LP – Elliott Sinnwell, sr.: 2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB 3 HB, 1 SAC, 4 K (0-1)   JUNE 19 (3-1 overall, 3-1 NEIC) W — 4-1, at Oelwein: WP – Atticus Parrott, sr.: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 Ks (1-0) W — 6-4, at Oelwein WP – Tino Tamayo, so.: 2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 … Continue reading Charles City High School varsity baseball schedule and scores

Charles City, Sports

CC youth softball to have 4-week season

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE CHARLES CITY SOFTBALL LEAGUS 2020 Charles City Softball LeagueGrades 1st-7th Parents and Players of Charles City Youth Softball League: We are excited to announce the decision to play ball this season! Due to the current circumstances, there will be some significant changes this year. There will also be strict rules that we must enforce. If you are still wanting to play ball, please continue reading!! If you have registered, but have changed your mind, please contact a board member and you will be given the full refund. If you are interested in signing up, you must … Continue reading CC youth softball to have 4-week season

Charles City, Obituaries

Hannah Wood, 96

Chris Baldus

Hannah Mathilda (Rath) Wood, 96, entered her heavenly home on May 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City with Erik Hoefer from Messiah Lutheran Church officiating. The service will be live streamed on the Messiah Lutheran Church and Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home Facebook pages at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 14, 2020. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City, Iowa. Hannah was born on May 24, 1923, in rural … Continue reading Hannah Wood, 96

Floyd County

Floyd County sees first COVD-19 death

Chris Baldus

Iowa has experienced 271 deaths because of COVID-19, as of Sunday night. In that total is one person from Floyd County. The Floyd County Department of Public Health on Monday announced the death of a person who was at least 81 years old. The government does not release more details about individual deaths. Iowa now has confirmed 12,373 cases of COVID-19, with 5,249 confirmed recoveries. Floyd County has only five confirmed cases. Continue reading Floyd County sees first COVD-19 death

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa

Chris Baldus

UPDATE, May 9, 2020 — Iowa’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 252 as of Friday. The total number of Iowans testing positive for the illness now at 11,671, with 5,011 confirmed recoveries, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health A total 71,475 Iowans have been tested. Iowa’s population is roughly 3.155 million. Test Iowa sites are now open in Des Moines, Waterloo, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Denison and Davenport. The nearest site, Waterloo, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, to Friday, May 15. The Test Iowa process begins with individuals answering questions in … Continue reading COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa

Charles City

Minor Fire Early Thursday Morning in Charles City

Chris Baldus

News release from CCFD CHARLES CITY –  The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of a house fire with smoke throughout the home at 605 N. Iowa St. in Charles City at about 4:00AM Thursday morning. Upon arrival of the first Engine company, no smoke or fire was visible from the exterior of the home, and all occupants of the residence had evacuated.  The homeowner advised that there was a fire in an exterior wall of the home that they had thought they had extinguished.  Firefighters entered the structure and found no fire extension from charring found on the exterior of the home.  The only … Continue reading Minor Fire Early Thursday Morning in Charles City