5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment of the old Charles City Middle School
Here are 5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment plans for the old middle school at 500 N. Grand. 1. Shawn and Meg Foutch, doing business as Foutch Properties, plan to turn the 1930’s portion of the school into apartments through a minimum investment of $4 million. 2. The Charles City School Board agreed on Monday to sell the historic building to Foutch Properties for $1. 3. Barring unavoidable delays, construction of at least 35 market-rate apartments will be completed no later than June 30, 2023, according to the development agreement. 4. The Charles City Council is considering … Continue reading 5 things to know about the sale and redevelopment of the old Charles City Middle School
Floyd County Extension and Outreach July 2019 Calendar
From Extension Monday, July 1, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sprouting up Science Day Camp Charles City (continuation) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Food Stand Committee Meeting Charles City Monday, July 8, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sprouting up Science Day Camp Charles City (continuation) Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Insects Adventures Day Camp Rockford Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Insects Adventures Day Camp Rockford Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sprouting up Science Day Camp Charles City (continuation) Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Floyd County Fair – Static Judging Day Charles City 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Share … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach July 2019 Calendar
Product name that should be reconsidered
While shopping today in Charles City’s Kmart, I came across this bicycle seat. Insert flatulent jokes here. Continue reading Product name that should be reconsidered
FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar
Compiled from the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Visit theUSGS Current Conditions website for more on water levels. Channel Catfish – Fair: Catfish action has slowed, but nice fish are still being caught. Use dead chubs or chicken livers fished in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Slow: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms in eddies or slack water … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar
Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019
All events will take place at Cedar View Park, right on the lake, unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change! In case of rain activities will be held as follows: Thursday – Activities and games will be held at the Fair Grounds Friday – The fundraiser meal, band, and beer tent will be moved to the Fair Grounds. Thursday, June 27 Join us on Main Street 5- 7:30 p.m. ~ Family Games and Activities 5 p.m. ~ Pedal Tractor Pull 5-7 p.m. ~ Meal on Main (Eager Beavers 4H) 6 p.m. ~ Prince/Princess Contest **Registration deadline is June 21st no exceptions. Ages … Continue reading Nashua’s Water Over The Dam Days schedule, June 27-30, 2019
Charles City Fourth of July Celebration schedule
Wednesday June 26 Field Day to Highlight Ag Weather Forecast and Commercial Hemp Production
ISU EXTENSION NEWS RELEASE NASHUA – The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:10 PM. Dennis Todey, Director of the Midwest Climate Hub, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2019 growing season. Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension agronomist, follows with a discussion of the likelihood of hemp production in Iowa for 2020, including development of regulations, current production practices, and economic information from other states. The on-farm wagon tour will feature Stephan Gailans, Research and Field Crops Director with … Continue reading Wednesday June 26 Field Day to Highlight Ag Weather Forecast and Commercial Hemp Production
Children can get free lunches from CC Schools this summer
Charles City Community Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program in June. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Parents are encouraged to accompany younger children. An adult meal may be purchased for $3.50. No food is to be shared or carried out of the building. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. Washington Elementary School, 1406 N. Grand Avenue June 10 – June 27, Monday – Thursday (No meals served on Friday) 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Summer menu download Continue reading Children can get free lunches from CC Schools this summer
N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting
NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield School Board has a slate full of resignations and new hires on the agenda for its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, in the Nashua-Plainfield Junior/Senior High School Commons. The agenda includes votes on: ⁃ The resignation of Crystal Crawford as a junior high teacher, girls basketball coach, and girls track coach. She has accepted a job elsewhere. ⁃ The resignation of Josslynn Lovik, junior high and elementary at risk and districtwide ESL teacher. She has accepted a position in Charles City as a middle school reading teacher. ⁃ The resignation of Joshua Scribner as … Continue reading N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting
Simply Essentials in CC closing; Sparboe Foods in NH sold
CHARLES CITY — Sparboe Foods LLC in New Hampton announced its sale in May. The chicken processing plant in Charles City gave notice this month that it is closing. Simply Essentials plans to be closed by Aug. 5, eliminating 513 jobs, according to state documents. Sparboe Foods also had filed notice with the state in May that it was closing, eliminating 193 jobs. Then it announced the plant’s sale to Deb El Food Products, which said in a news release it welcomed “Sparboe Foods’ talented employees.” This link goes to a state list of private business job losses because of … Continue reading Simply Essentials in CC closing; Sparboe Foods in NH sold
Nashua-area weather forecast for May 24
National Weather Service forecast for Nashua, Iowa, area for Friday, May 24: Today Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. … Continue reading Nashua-area weather forecast for May 24
FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
CHARLES CITY — Water levels in the Cedar River above Nashua are stabilizing, but remain elevated with high flows, according to the Iowa DNR. Water clarity is poor and water temperatures are in the mid-50’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Here is some advice from the DNR’s weekly fishing report: Channel Catfish – Fair: Use dead chubs in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms. Smallmouth Bass – Slow: Crankbaits will tempt a smallie. Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Use chubs on the bottom of the Cedar River north of Nashua for catfish
Comet Soccer says goodbye to graduating founders; boasts high gpa’s
The Charles City High School Soccer Program held its second end of the season potluck on Thursday night. Some news of note from the banquet was the academic success of these students — 31 of 46 players have a GPA of 3.25 or greater, and 26 of those are above 3.5, according to head coach Brad McKenzie. “I knew we had an amazing team!” he tweeted. “Keep it up!” The potluck also was a chance to say goodbye to some seniors who helped launch this program. Their Comet Soccer legacy is that because of them, generations of Comets will get … Continue reading Comet Soccer says goodbye to graduating founders; boasts high gpa’s
FISHING REPORT: Clear Lake walleye liking minnows and leeches
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – The water temperature of Clear Lake is in the low 60’s, according to the Iowa DNR. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are having success slip bobber fishing the rock reefs with jigs and a minnow or leech. With the clear water, the best bite is early morning and evening. Black Crappie – Fair: Fish the edge of the rushes with a small minnow. Yellow Bass – Slow: Use small jigs in 2 to 3 feet of water on warmer days. Best bite is at first light. Channel Catfish – Good: Fish the windswept shore and areas where water … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Clear Lake walleye liking minnows and leeches
Butler County Fair coming up June 19-23
ALLISON, Iowa — “American Idol” winner Maddie Poppe will perform at the Butler County Fair, which runs from June 19-23 at the Fairgrounds in Allison. Caleb Lee Hutchinson will open for her grandstand concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. Here is the full grandstand lineup: Tuesday, June 18 —Pre-Fair Parade – 6 pm FREE EVENT Wednesday – June 19th – Night of Destruction – 7pm Thursday – June 20th – Bull Riding – 7pm Friday – June 21st – Maddie Poppe with Caleb Lee Hutchinson – 7:30pm Saturday – June 22nd – Chuckwagon Racing – 1pm Saturday … Continue reading Butler County Fair coming up June 19-23
Charles City’s 2019 Party in the Park summer series begins June 7
Charles City Chamber of Commerce Charles City’s popular “Party in the Park” summer series returns in 2019 with five Friday night events that will run from 5-9 p.m. in Central Park. There will be free live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities and more. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the music and community fellowship. This year’s dates, themes and featured bands are: June 7: “80’s Night”- Redline June 21: “Country Night” – Wild Card July 12: “Family Game Night” – Highway 9 July 26: Tailgating Night – Jay Clyde Band August … Continue reading Charles City’s 2019 Party in the Park summer series begins June 7
Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire
From the CHARLES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a passerby report of a house fire Thursday afternoon around 12:10PM at 2455 Miner Ave., Southwest of Charles City. Upon arrival, smoke and fire was visible from the exterior of the home. No one was home at the time of the fire, and it is likely that the fire had a significant head start prior to the passerby report to 911. Two CCFD engines and a tanker responded to the fire. Fire, smoke, and water damage was major, with the home likely a total loss. The … Continue reading Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire
PHOTOS: CCHS Prom 2019 king and queen
Cinnamon Evans and Bryant Mitchell II were crowned queen and king of the Charles City High School prom on Saturday during the Grand March in the competition gym. Continue reading PHOTOS: CCHS Prom 2019 king and queen
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 