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Connell, Marr compete at Drake Relays

Chris Baldus

DES MOINES — Charles City’s lone qualifier for this year’s Drake Relays placed 22nd in the finals of the high school girls 3,000-meter run. Her time was 11 minutes, 9.85 seconds. Connell’s season best so far is 10:43.53. Ellie Friesen, of Crestwood, took first in the 3000 with a time of 9:50.44. Riceville junior Abby Marr placed 13th in girls high school shot put. Her top throw was 37 feet, 9.25 inches, just short of her season best 38-11.05. Kat Moody, of Waukee, a sophomore, placed first with a long of 43-10. Marr — whose best throw so far this … Continue reading Connell, Marr compete at Drake Relays

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N-P girls take first at Sheffield golf match; boys place second

Chris Baldus

SHEFFIELD — Nashua-Plainfield girls won their golf triangular on Monday in Sheffield, while the boys team placed second. Golfers had to outwit strong winds and fierce gusts. The girls now have a record of 10-2. Boys Standings 1 West Fork – 200 2 Nashua-Plainfield – 218 3 Central Springs – 238 Medalist – Ian Latham (WF) – 47 Runners-up – Trey Peifer (WF), Dillon Auchstetter (NP), Jayden Jost (NP) – 48 Girls Standings 1 Nashua-Plainfield – 232 2 West Fork – 238 3 Central Springs – 245 Medalist – Lauren Trewin (WF) – 52 Runner-up – Miranda Crabtree (NP) – … Continue reading N-P girls take first at Sheffield golf match; boys place second

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CC’s Connell, Riceville’s Marr qualify for Drake Relays

Chris Baldus

DES MOINES — A pair of track and field standouts from the region will compete this week at “America’s Athletic Classic. Charles City’s Kiki Connell and Riceville’s Abby Marr have qualified for the 2018 Drake Relays in Des Moines. Connell, a freshman, qualified in the 3,000-meter run. Only 21 girls are accepted. Her time of 10:44.53 from a meet April 12 in Decorah is the 19th best in the state as of Monday, April 23. Connell finished sixth individually at the 2017 Iowa Class 3A Cross County State Championship meet. Connell will run on the blue oval of Drake University’s … Continue reading CC’s Connell, Riceville’s Marr qualify for Drake Relays

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Bad weather steps aside; Comets, Huskies and Green Devils tee off

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Great Scott, area prep golfer has a meet Monday at Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Just last Wednesday, April 18, a record 6.6 inches of snow fell across Charles City and the Comets’ home course. On Monday, there was no snow, no sleet, no bitter cold, and not even flooding, fire or ice. Matter of fact, the temperature peaked at 68 degrees here as the golfers hit the greens. Nashua-Plainfield took first in the girls competition, topping Charles City by two strokes. The Huskies carded a 188. The Comets had a 190. Osage’s Green Devils put up a … Continue reading Bad weather steps aside; Comets, Huskies and Green Devils tee off

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THE POST for Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Soccer, Prom and Jail

Chris Baldus

Good morning. Welcome to an experiment in local news. By clicking on the link below, you will open an 11-by-17 inch PDF of The Post, a local, independent e-newspaper. Readers can digest it online or print it out. Future issues will have additional pages, depending on the response. Post 1 Continue reading THE POST for Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Soccer, Prom and Jail

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First two games teach CCHS soccer key lessons

Chris Baldus

Full audio report:  WAVERLY — This first season of high school soccer is a learning experience for Charles City players, coaches and fans alike. Tuesday was full of lessons to build on as the Comets prepare for their next game, which is Thursday against Garner-Hayfield/Ventura. Tuesday’s game against Waverly-Shell Rock was originally scheduled to be at Comet Stadium, which remains under a blanket of snow. Charles City received 3 1/2 more inches of snow Sunday. It was moved to Waverly, where the Go-Hawks broke out the shovels and cleared a field, said Waverly-Shell Rock athletic director Dave Litterer, who congratulated … Continue reading First two games teach CCHS soccer key lessons

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Test drive a Ford April 28 to raise money for Comet sports

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY —Test drive a Ford and raise $20 for Charles City school district athletics. Mike Molstead Motors is hosting the Ford Drive 4 UR School event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28. The free event will raise money for the Charles City Athletic Booster Club and the Charles City Middle School at an event later this month. Take a 15-minute preview drive in a brand new Ford vehicle along with an event volunteers. Continue reading Test drive a Ford April 28 to raise money for Comet sports

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Snow continues in CC area

Chris Baldus

Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City area: Today, March 24 Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible. Tonight A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 9 mph. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph. Continue reading Snow continues in CC area

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Comet soccer suits up for first time; season schedule announced

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Most of Charles City High School’s soccer players received their game uniforms Thursday, March 22 — which is a little more than a week out from the new program’s first game. This inaugural crew’s excitement manifested in selfies and the urging between teammates to “hurry up” getting jerseys on and joining group poses. The team’s official, professional photos will be taken Friday. The co-ed program has 42 players, making it one of the larger sports programs in the district. Brad McKenzie is the head coach. The Comets’ first game will be on the road Monday, April 2, … Continue reading Comet soccer suits up for first time; season schedule announced

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Nashua-Plainfield golf begins season April 2 in CC

Chris Baldus

The golf season opens for Nashua-Plainfield girls and boys on April 2 in Charles City. Below are the schedules, as well as the possible returning rosters and their 2017 statistics. Girls 2018 roster Megan Cerwinske, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 55.56; low: 51 18-hole avg.: 109; low: 107 Miranda Crabtree, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 58.67; low: 51 18-hole avg.: 103.5; low: 99 Nicole Harrington, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 57.89; low: 50 18-hole avg.: 113; low: 99 Keagan Betsinger, junior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 57.89; low: 53 18-hole avg.: 112; low: 112 Abby Poppe, junior … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield golf begins season April 2 in CC

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Comet boys and girls take second at State Bowling Tournament

Chris Baldus

WATERLOO — Charles City High School’s bowling teams took second on Monday at State in Class 1A.Thirty-one pins separated the Comet boys from the state champion West Delaware team. The final totals were West Delaware 3,179, Charles City 3,148.Bowling for Charles City were Hunter Brockney, Kaleb Ross, Cade Schmidt, Nathan Shultz, Dawson Solomon and Noah Reams.The Comet girls, with a final total of 2,786, took second to Louisa-Muscatine at 2,827. Bowling for Charles City were seniors Baili Girkin, Macy Ross, Falyn Knecht, Aryah Nelson, Katie Sickman, and junior Madison Ross. Continue reading Comet boys and girls take second at State Bowling Tournament

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Wrestling State Tournament: Huskie wrestling for 3rd; 2 Comets aim for 7th

Chris Baldus

DES MOINES — The highest finish possible for area wrestlers at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament is third place. Brock Dietz of Nashua-Plainfield will wrestle for that on Saturday in the 106 pound bracket of Class 1A. In the opening round, Dietz defeated Jose Flores of Sibley by a 7-5 decision and then in the second Cael Cassady of MSM by fall at 3:56. Jaymus Earl Wilson of Alburnett defeated him in the semifinals by a 6-0 decision. Two Charles City Comets are wrestling for 7th place in rematches against their opening round opponents. In the Class 2A … Continue reading Wrestling State Tournament: Huskie wrestling for 3rd; 2 Comets aim for 7th

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Comet bowlers qualify for state tournament, which is Monday

Chris Baldus

Charles City High School bowlers are chasing state titles again. The tournament is Monday in Waterloo. Both the girls and boys teams have qualified for the 2018 state tournament that this year will begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 19, at Cadillac Lanes. Fire destroyed Des Moines’ Plaza Lanes, which has been the tournament home. Both Comet squads notched the second-highest total team scores for the Class 1A qualifiers. The boys put up a 3,151 pin total, just behind Knoxville’s 3,168. The Comet girls recorded 2,929, behind Louisa-Muscatine’s 3,128. Individually, for the girls, seniors Macy Ross, and Arayah Nelson qualified. Ross qualified … Continue reading Comet bowlers qualify for state tournament, which is Monday

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Macy Ross rolls 299 game in Comets win over North Iowa, Feb. 2

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Charles City boys and girls high school bowling teams collected another set of wins Friday night at the Comet Bowl, this time against North Iowa The highlight of the night was Macy Ross’s 299 game. Her final ball of that game, which left a 10 pin standing, was thrown perfectly, said head coach Doug Bohlen. Only two girls in Iowa high school bowling this year have rolled 300 games are Cedar Rapids-Prairie senior Mikayla Hite and Urbandale senior Megan Hess, according to Quik Stats Iowa Ross, also a senior, and Waterloo, West freshman Kayley Fangman are … Continue reading Macy Ross rolls 299 game in Comets win over North Iowa, Feb. 2

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Charles City girls basketball season update

Chris Baldus

The Charles City girls basketball team has yet to notch a win this 2017-18 season. The Comets came close Dec. 15 at home against Oelwein, but fell 59-51.Charles City returned from the holiday break on Tuesday and fell at home against Waverly-Shell Rock. Next up is a road game at Waukon. varsity plays at 7:30 p.m. PHOTOS FROM TUESDAY’S GAME Schedule/Scoreboard L — Away, Nov. 21 — Comets 16, Clear Lake 57 L — Home, Nov. 27 — Comets 58, Garner-Hatfield/Ventura 67 L — Away — Comets 23, Algona 67 L — Away — Dec. 5: Comets 39, New Hampton … Continue reading Charles City girls basketball season update

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Comet boys basketball defeats Waverly in OT

Chris Baldus

WAVERLY — Assistant Charles City High School boys basketball coach Brad Ritter was obviously excited Tuesday night in Waverly when he jumped on Twitter. “COMETS WIN IN OT!” Ritter tweeted. “Comets defeat the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks 65-61 in Waverly! Comets advance to 7-1 on the season. #WeAreCC #iahsbkb #ccbbkb #NEIC #EndedTheDrought.” The drought has persisted since 2012, according to Waverly Newspapers sports editor Tyler Poslosky. He tweeted: “Final/OT: #CharlesCity 65, @wsrhoops 61. Comets snap 13-game losing streak to the Go-Hawks, earn first win over NEIC rivals since Dec. 18, 2012. #iahsbkb” The Comets are 4-0 in the Northeast Iowa Conference. … Continue reading Comet boys basketball defeats Waverly in OT

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Comet bowlers back in action Friday in Decorah

Chris Baldus

The Charles City High School bowling team is back in action Friday, Jan. 5, when they travel to Decorah. They’ll get started at 4 p.m. at Oneota Lanes, 400 Heivly St. Decorah.The Vikings girls team is 3-2 with a match score average of 1,963.8.The Comet girls are 4-0 with an average of 2,692.5.The Decorah boys are 5-0 with a match score average of 2,938.4.The Comet boys are 4-0 with an average of 2,878.5.Of high school girls bowling teams with at least four matches in, Charles City has the fifth best match average in Iowa. Cedar Rapids-Prairie leads the state at … Continue reading Comet bowlers back in action Friday in Decorah

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Macy Ross rolls night’s highest series as Comets win at home

Chris Baldus

Charles City bowlers led by top scorers Macy Ross and Hunter Brockney defeated Sumner-Fredericksburg Friday night at the Comet Bowl. Ross led the Comet girls to a 2,777 to 2,046 match victory. Ross had a two-game series score of 470 by rolling two 235 games. She had the top score of all girls and boys at the match. Maddie Ross rolled a 364 series, followed by Baili Girkin (352), Katie Sickman (344), Sara Mitchell (338) and Aryah Nelson (305). Charles City won four of five baker games to take the round. The boys varsity squad won by a match total … Continue reading Macy Ross rolls night’s highest series as Comets win at home