Category: Floyd County

Charles City

Hometown Scavenger Hunt set for Oct. 8-19

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — Ok all you amateur detectives … how well do you know your hometown? Take the Hometown Scavenger Hunt challenge in October and test your knowledge of Charles City as well as your ability to figure out the clues for a chance to win prize money … and have some fun in the process. Presented by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization, this event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit downtown beautification efforts in Charles City. The Scavenger Hunt will take place October 8-19th, with the winners to be announced on October 21st at a … Continue reading Hometown Scavenger Hunt set for Oct. 8-19

Charles City, Floyd County

Floyd County sees tourism spending increase

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — The Iowa Tourism Office released new data showing tourism-related expenditures in the state reached $8.5 billion in 2017, a 3.3 percent increase over 2016. Travel-generated expenditures in Floyd County totaled $18.97 million, an increase of 1.88 percent over 2016. Additional data from “The Economic Impact of Travel on Iowa Counties” shows travel-generated state tax receipts at a record $507.1 million. Tourism in Iowa also supported 69,600 jobs, comprising 4.4 percent of total state non-farm employment in 2017. The tourism industry employs 120 people in Floyd County. “Tourism brings people to Floyd County year-round,” commented Ginger … Continue reading Floyd County sees tourism spending increase

Floyd County

Update: Greene woman dies in Hwy. 18 collision

Chris Baldus

MASON CITY — A 78-year-old Greene, Iowa, woman died Monday after a crash on Highway 18 near Mile Marker 190, which is on the southeast side of Mason City. Darlene Ann Kiefer was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Iowa State Patrol crash report updated Tuesday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 1988 Buick Century driven by Kiefer was traveling east in the westbound lane of Highway 18 before 11:30 a.m. Monday. It collided nearly head on with a 2018 Ford Transit Van that was headed west in the westbound lane. Mason City Fire and EMS … Continue reading Update: Greene woman dies in Hwy. 18 collision

Calendar, Charles City, Floyd County

Big Brothers Big Sisters Full Moon 5K is Sept. 21

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Support youth mentoring by running in the Full Moon 5K on Friday, Sept. 21. This fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa begins at 7 p.m. at Wildwood Golf Course, where it also ends. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited. Registration includes chip-timing, dri-fit T-shirt, glow gear, swag bag, and refreshments. All proceeds of the event go to directly support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa and its mentoring programs. Click here to register. Below are pictures from a past Full Moon 5k Continue reading Big Brothers Big Sisters Full Moon 5K is Sept. 21

Calendar, Charles City

BAC extends invitation for child-centered ministry on Wednesdays

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Bethany Alliance Church, 1100 Clinton Street, invites children in grades 3-4 to attend its LIFE (Live In Faith Everyday) ministry from 6:30-7:30 a.m. The church website describes the gathering this way: “Our kids come together on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn about Jesus, sing and dance, and meet in age-specific small groups.” Continue reading BAC extends invitation for child-centered ministry on Wednesdays

Arts, Calendar, Charles City

Music festival of local bands at Floyd County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 8

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Fairgrounds will rock Saturday, Sept. 8. The gates will open at 10 a.m. for the local music festival “Space Jam.” Live music begins at 11 a.m. General admission is $12. Admission and camping is $15. For more details, click here. Continue reading Music festival of local bands at Floyd County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 8

Charles City

Micro-brewery under construction across from courthouse

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Cory and Lanie Sanvig are planning to open a micro-brewery in October across South Main Street from the Floyd County Courthouse. Part of that plan involves some help from the Charles City Community Revitalization Facade Improvement Program. The Charles City Council will consider the Sanvigs’ application for $9,540 from the facade program. The Sanvigs estimate the project will cost $19,080. The building at 100 S. Main St., is the former home of Stock Glass. The oldest part of the structure is a shop built in 1940. Three additions to the building were made in 1965, 1985 and … Continue reading Micro-brewery under construction across from courthouse

Arts, Charles City

Photos: How to make flying monkeys

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Here is a peek backstage at the Stony Point Players’ production of “The Wizard of Oz” in July. 1. Kaleb Davis and Daffny Gonzales have their monkey blue faces painted on. 2. Sherri Niles, the Wicked Witch of the West, helps Kaleb into his monkey suit. 3. Kaleb is ready to go, but he’d tell you it’s very warm in the flying monkey costume Continue reading Photos: How to make flying monkeys

Rockford

Next phase of Rockford streetlight project begins Friday, Aug. 10

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford announced this week that the next phase of the Rockford Street Light Project begins Friday, Aug. 10. Four feet of sidewalk on the 100 block of West Main (both north and south sides) will be torn out and replaced. Matching antique light poles will be installed. The project is expected to be completed within two weeks. Main Avenue will have both lanes open. Please be aware of machinery and workers and remember to make complete stops at both stop signs. Parking will still be available. There will be no working street lights on the … Continue reading Next phase of Rockford streetlight project begins Friday, Aug. 10

Calendar, R-R-MR, Rockford

RRMR preschool open house is Aug. 23

Chris Baldus

News Release ROCKFORD — RRMR Preschool Open House August 23, 2018 3:00-7:00 pm in the preschool room. 2018-19 Preschoolers and their parents be sure to stop in, meet the teachers and see the classroom. You can also bring your school supplies. We would also like to remind everyone in the AM and PM classes to get your school picture taken on August 23, 2018 between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm down by the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade rooms. Order forms will be available that day. You will be contacted by the teacher to schedule a home visit August 24, … Continue reading RRMR preschool open house is Aug. 23

Charles City, Charles City Schools, Community

School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — Washington Elementary School is sponsoring the third annual School to School 5k and Fun Run that will promote healthy habits while showcasing the Charles City Community School District schools, plus the 500 North Grand building and Immaculate Conception Catholic School. The 5k route will begin at the Charles City Middle School, run past all current school buildings and end at Washington Elementary School. The Fun Run is for children younger than 13-years-old and will take place on the Leon Mulford track at Washington Elementary School following the 5k. The fun run will feature a cloud of … Continue reading School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25

Floyd County

Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Aug. 14

Chris Baldus

Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9 a.m., Floyd County Courthouse Board Room 1. Approve agenda 2. Public Comment 3. Updates on various boards/committees/activities since the last meeting 4. Review/Action regarding approval of July 23, 24 and August 6, 2018 meeting minutes 5. Review/Action regarding approval of claims 6. Review/Action regarding Request for Proposals for Hazardous Materials Survey/Mitigation Services for Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project 7. Review/Action regarding appointment of Core Team for Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project 8. Review/Action regarding the hiring of Garrett Vanderwerf to the position of Equipment Operator II for the Secondary Road Dept 9. Discussion … Continue reading Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Aug. 14

Charles City

Charles City Community Night at UNI-Iowa game

Chris Baldus

News Release IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Hawkeyes are inviting the entire Charles City Community to “Charles City Community Night” in Kinnick Stadium in conjunction with the Iowa/UNI Football game on Saturday, September 15 kickoff at 6:30 pm. Any member of the Charles City community can purchase an unlimited number of $35 group rate adult tickets and $25 youth tickets.  The single game ticket price is $50 per seat.  In addition, there is an optional Charles City tailgate party in the Hawkeye Village area, the pre-game hospitality program of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The record for ticket sales by one community … Continue reading Charles City Community Night at UNI-Iowa game

Charles City

Charles City to host flood map meeting August 14

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — On Aug 14, the IDNR and FEMA will host an open house to present preliminary floodplain maps to Floyd County citizens.  The meeting will be held at the Charles City Council Chambers at city hall, 105 Milwaukee Mall, Charles City on Tuesday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  This meeting is open to the public. The open house will provide property owners an opportunity to view the preliminary  maps and learn how their flood risk may have changed.  Representatives from FEMA and the IDNR will be on hand to answer questions and address … Continue reading Charles City to host flood map meeting August 14