CC youth softball to have 4-week season
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
Nashua-Plainfield’s Jeff Trost 2020 Recipient of IGHSAU Golf Golden Plaque Award
IGHSAU News Release Nashua-Plainfield coach Jeff Trost is the 2020 golf recipient of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. Trost will be honored at the 2021 Iowa GIrls State Golf Meet. The IGHSAU Golden Plaque of Distinction Award honors the Iowa coach who has demonstrated a successful career while making notable contributions toward school, community and the coaching profession. Trost has been coaching the golf team at Nashua-Plainfield for 41 seasons. During his tenure, he has guided four girls teams to the Girls State Golf Meet and has … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield’s Jeff Trost 2020 Recipient of IGHSAU Golf Golden Plaque Award
Helen Gwendaline Key, 96
IONIA — Helen Gwendaline Key age 96 of rural Ionia, IA died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton is in charge of arrangements. Helen Key’s long, remarkable life began on Dec. 6, 1923, when she was born to Ricklef and Hilda (Petersen) Lunschen in Aurora, S.D. She was an outstanding student and graduated from Sioux Falls Washington High School at the age of 16 before attending business college in Minneapolis as a young adult. She … Continue reading Helen Gwendaline Key, 96
June E. Merriss, 84
ROCKFORD — June E. Merriss, 84, of Rockford, IA died Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time. Continue reading June E. Merriss, 84
Craig Fisher, 68
CHARLES CITY — Craig Fisher, 68, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at home. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Craig Gerald Fisher was born on November 15, 1951, to Gerald and Leone (Rodamaker) Fisher in Waterloo, Iowa. He attended Charles City schools and was a proud member of the Class of 1969. He attended NIACC and obtained an AA degree in Leisure Services Management. He went on to attend Iowa State University, and worked summers at the YMCA as a youth activities counselor, Salsbury’s and even playing Santa for several Christmases. He worked at … Continue reading Craig Fisher, 68
Dona Steele, 86
CHARLES CITY — Dona Steele, 86, of Charles City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Dona Mae (Nehls) Steele was born on September 6, 1933 in Charles City, Iowa to Walter and Louise (Ripley) Nehls. On February 28, 1951 she married Darrel Steele. This union was blessed with six children. Dona was a stay at home mother … Continue reading Dona Steele, 86
Hannah Wood, 96
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 sees first COVD-19 death
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
COVID-19 update: 11,671 positive cases, 252 deaths in Iowa
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
Minor Fire Early Thursday Morning in Charles City
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
Mama duck is back at Washington School
The Charles City School District sent out this update on Washington School’s mama duck: “Mama Duck is back and nesting in the Washington Courtyard. The live duck cam broadcasts Mama Duck as she keeps her eggs safe. In the next couple weeks, you’ll be able to see the chicks hatch! Use this link to view live duck cam. Continue reading Mama duck is back at Washington School
11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties
Diners will be able to sit down in restaurants in 77 of Iowa’s 99 counties starting Friday, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation regarding restrictions put on Iowans to slow the spread of the COVID-19 illness, Her proclamation also allows the reopening of fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks and stores that had been ordered closed as long as they operated at only 50 percent capacity and adhere to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Floyd, Chickasaw, Cerro Gordo, Mitchell and Butler Counties are among the 77 counties that will have restrictions lifted. The … Continue reading 11 things to know about reopening of Floyd, Chickasaw, Butler, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counties
Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641
STATE NEWS RELEASE, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 757 additional positive cases for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative tests for a total of 41,085 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. 87 percent of new positive cases today are in the 22 counties where restrictions remain in place. 493 of the new 757 positive cases are from Black Hawk, Dallas, Polk and Woodbury counties. As Governor Reynolds mentioned in … Continue reading Number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa rises to 8,641
DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County
Iowa DNR news release STACYVILLE—The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County. About 8 p.m. Thursday, Primrose Sow Site notified DNR that about 2,000 gallons of manure spilled after a hose split during land application. Manure flowed downhill into a nearby creek, a tributary of the Little Cedar River. Local residents reported seeing stressed or dying fish in the creek. The sow facility and land application crews dammed the creek Thursday night to pump and land apply the manure and creek water. DNR … Continue reading DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County
One person found dead in Charles City house damaged by fire
Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw
Floyd County has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, April 20, but only 91 people have been testes, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Statewide, 3,159 cases have been confirmed with 1,235 confirmed recoveries, while 79 people have died. A total 25, 820 people have been tested. Chickasaw County has three confirmed cases after 94 tests. Cerro Gordo County has 14 confirmed cases with 12 recoveries after 638 tests. Mitchell County has two confirmed cases, both recovered, on 91 tests. Butler County has one confirmed case after 70 tests. Linn County leads the state with 409 … Continue reading Still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; 3 in Chickasaw
Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159
Iowa Governor’s Office news release — Mon, 04/20/2020 – 16:50 DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 257 additional positive cases for a total of 3,159 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,013 negative tests for a total of 22,661 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Of these new cases, 27 can be attributed to Tyson employees and 19 to National Beef employees. According to IDPH, an additional 4 deaths were also reported, 214 are currently hospitalized, and 1,235 Iowans have … Continue reading Iowa Covid-19 case total rises to 3,159
Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA GOVERNOR DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer continuous learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes the cancellation of spring sports activities. “While I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With our students at home, we must rely on continuous learning plans … Continue reading Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year
Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60
SOURCE: Iowa Dept. of Public Health/Thursday, April 16, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 146 additional positive cases for a total of 2,141 positive cases. There have been additional 660 negative tests for a total of 18,543 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, an additional 7 deaths were also reported. The total is now 60 deaths. There are 175 Iowans currently hospitalized, and 987 Iowans have recovered. The additional 7 deaths were reported in the following counties: Allamakee County, 1 older … Continue reading Iowa COVID-19 case total rises to 2,141; death toll at 60
Comment period open for Cambrex air quality permit until May 16
A Title V Operating Permit regarding air quality for Cambrex Charles City, Inc. is up for review with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. According to the DNR news release, the permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements. Cambrex Charles City, Inc., 1205 11th St., Charles City, submitted its application to operate its existing Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products facility. The public comment period ends May 16. The DNR encourages public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make … Continue reading Comment period open for Cambrex air quality permit until May 16
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 