Weather: Rain tonight, cloudy Wednesday
National Weather Service forecast Tonight (April 30) — Periods of showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday (May 1) — Scattered showers before 7 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night (May 2) — Scattered showers, mainly after 10 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an … Continue reading Weather: Rain tonight, cloudy Wednesday
Floyd County Board meeting agenda for April 9
Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda April 9, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Floyd County Courthouse Board Room 1. Approve agenda 2. Public Comment 3. Review/Action regarding approval of March 25 and 26, 2019 meeting minutes 4. Review/Action regarding approval of claims 5. Review/Action regarding Res #17-19 Depositories for County Treasurer 6. Review/Action regarding property tax suspension 7. Review/Action regarding First Amendment to the Child Support County Staffing contract between Iowa DHS and Floyd County 8. Review/Action regarding Notice of Assignment-acknowledgement of the removal of Bankers Trust Company to UMB as successor for Trustee, Escrow Agent and/or Paying Agent-Service Transition 9. … Continue reading Floyd County Board meeting agenda for April 9
CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany
The German American Partnership Program at Charles City High School is seeking host families. Below is an email sent out by German teacher Shari Stoll: I am still looking for hosts! I have 5. We need 12-15. Please fill out the form below if you can host and help out with a living space for the student. The dates are as follows: They will arrive mid afternoon to evening on September 24th and be here until the morning of the 7th. They will then go to South Dakota from the 7th of October to the 11th of October. They will … Continue reading CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany
CC City Council meeting agenda for April 8m
Council/Staff Planning Session Council Chambers, City Hall 1. Meeting Date And Time 1.I. April 8, 2019 6:00 P.m. 2. Call To Order 3. Mayor’s Comments 4. City Department Update – Foster Grandparents 5. Housing Transformer Project Update – Heidi Nielsen And Ed Wineinger Documents: AIS-PLANNING SESSION TRANSFORMERS.PDF CHARLES CITY HOUSING – FINAL REVIEW.PDF 6. Consider Acquisition Of Property – Allied Documents: AIS 6 ALLIED LAND DEV OUTLOT C PACKET.PDF 7. WPC Land Lease Documents: AIS 7 WPC -WRRF LAND LEASE (PACKET).PDF 8. Pole Mounted Antenna Policy Documents: AIS 8 POLE MOUNTED ANTENNA (PACKET).PDF 9. Federal Procurement Policies Update Documents: AIS … Continue reading CC City Council meeting agenda for April 8m
CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13
Upcoming Events: Monday, April 8: Boys Varsity Golf Meet at Cedar Ridge Golf Course 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Silvercrest Golf and Country Club at Decorah 4:00pm Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Mason City High School 4:00pm Boys Varsity Track Invitational at Decorah High School 5:00pm Tuesday, April 9: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 3:00pm JV/V Soccer Meet at Waverly-Shell Rock High School 4:30pm Girls Varsity Track Meet at Osage High School 4:30pm Wednesday, April 10: No Events Thursday, April 11: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Oelwein 4:00pm Boys Varsity … Continue reading CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13
NIACC Career Fair is Wednesday
Whether you’re looking to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find many exciting opportunities at the North Iowa Job and Career Fair, hosted by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and IowaWORKS. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the NIACC Gymnasium. “The North Iowa Job and Career Fair invites the job seekers and soon-to-be graduates to attend to connect with area businesses. Maintaining a skilled workforce is important not only to the companies represented but to the surrounding communities,” said Terri Ewers, Vice … Continue reading NIACC Career Fair is Wednesday
Humbling and exhilarating, Iowa’s springtime turkey hunting seasons begin April 5
IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE Enjoy those easy-to-see large flocks of turkeys feeding in the fields while you can. In the next few weeks, the winter flocks will break up, and where you saw them last weekend is not where they’ll be when spring turkey season opens in April. Bagging a wild turkey is a challenge for even the most experienced hunters. Of the 50,000 licenses sold each spring, about 20 percent are placed on a bird. “Turkeys have home field advantage. We go where they live and use calls that try to mimic the sounds of a hen. We are … Continue reading Humbling and exhilarating, Iowa’s springtime turkey hunting seasons begin April 5
Charles City Spring clean up dates set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2
City of Charles City news release The dates for the annual city wide spring clean up have been set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2. This is occurring immediately after the city wide garage sales which we hope will be beneficial. The guidelines remain the same as previous years and the flyer outlining all of the rules can be found here. Please help us make this service as efficient as possible and follow the guidelines as listed. We appreciate your cooperation in this valuable service and if you have any questions, please contact city hall at 641-257-6300. Thank … Continue reading Charles City Spring clean up dates set for April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2
Make your camping reservation for Fourth of July
Iowa DNR news release Thursday, April 4 marks the first day to reserve a campsite for Fourth of July. Consider camping at an Iowa state park to enjoy the outdoors during the summer holiday! For those planning in advance, 75 percent of campsites are available and the rest are open for walk-up camping that week. More information about Iowa’s state parks can be found online. Continue reading Make your camping reservation for Fourth of July
Comets Sports Calendar, April 3-6
Wednesday, April 3: No Events Thursday, April 4: Boys JV/Varsity Soccer at Comet Field 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5: Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Cedar Ridge Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Golf Meet changed to Cedar Ridge Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Track Meet at Hampton-Dumont High School 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6: Boys Varsity Soccer Tournament at John R Mott High School 8:00 a.m. Continue reading Comets Sports Calendar, April 3-6
Fishing Report: Ice-out channel catfish are biting
Iowa DNR news release Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in the southern Iowa impoundment since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes. After eating light during the winter, channel catfish go on a feeding frenzy in early spring cleaning up small fish that died over the winter. Search for actively feeding fish on windblown shorelines and points where dead fish are piled up and the shallow water warms quickly. Keep … Continue reading Fishing Report: Ice-out channel catfish are biting
State Senators Propose Disaster Relief and Recovery Plan in response to 2019 Flood
Iowa Senate News Release Des Moines – Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) and Senator Jackie Smith (D-Sioux City) today proposed a $50 million disaster relief and recovery plan to help Iowans following the Flood of 2019. “After our tour of flood damage last Friday in Fremont, Mills, Pottawattamie, and Woodbury Counties, we feel compelled to ask Governor Reynolds and the Republican majority in the Legislature to provide more assistance to help the farmers, businesses, workers, and communities suffering from the Flood of 2019,” said Hogg, who chaired the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee after the Flood of 2008. “Based on our … Continue reading State Senators Propose Disaster Relief and Recovery Plan in response to 2019 Flood
Charles City varsity soccer hosts Mason City, photos
Charles City jv soccer hosting Mason City, Photos
Floyd County Extension and Outreach April 2019 Calendar
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Thursday, April 4, 2019 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Pick A Better Snack – IC Charles City Friday, April 5, 2019 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Pick A Better Snack – Washington 1st Grade Charles City Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (formerly called FSQA) Charles City Monday, April 8, 2019 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Tuesday, April 9, 2019 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Pick A Better Snack – Nora Springs Nora Springs 3:15 PM – … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach April 2019 Calendar
Flooding a distinct possibility this week
As of Monday, it was still easy to find snow banks along Highway 218 taller than a car. Rural roadside ditches throughout north-central Iowa are filled with snow. The landscape is going to change beginning Tuesday as an abnormal warm-up will jumpstart a meltdown, and create dangerous situations. The National Weather Service is warning about flooding and more as heat rises and rain falls through the rest of the week. It’s warning reads that “significant and prolonged warmup from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday is going to start the snow melt across the area in the upcoming days. “Snow cover across … Continue reading Flooding a distinct possibility this week
Floyd County Extension Council to meet March 18
The Floyd County Extension Council will be meeting for their monthly council meeting, Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. at Floyd County Extension Office, 112 N Main Street, Charles City. This meeting is open to the public. Continue reading Floyd County Extension Council to meet March 18
Vehicle flips into center median on Avenue near Rudd
RUDD — Emergency responders are on the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the Avenue of the Saints near Rudd. A vehicle is upside down in the median and responders appear to be trying to extricate someone. The road conditions are sloppy wet. The shoulders are layered with ice and slush. A winter weather advisory is in effect for north central and northeast Iow until 7 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulation of up to 3 inches. Look for travel to be slippery. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may … Continue reading Vehicle flips into center median on Avenue near Rudd
Rural Angel Investing is Topic of Extension Program
By ISU EXTENSION Rural stakeholders interested in learning about Iowa’s emerging rural investor networks for agricultural technology and strategic rural ventures are invited to an educational workshop titled, “Strategies for Angel Investing.” The workshop is organized by an initiative called the Iowa Rural Equity Project (IREP) and collaborators including ISU Extension and Outreach. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Cerro Gordo County will be co-hosting the program from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Music Man Square, 308 S Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA. The local workshop is being co-sponsored by Ag Ventures Alliance … Continue reading Rural Angel Investing is Topic of Extension Program
FISHING REPORT: Lots of small yellow perch being caught on Clear Lake
By the Iowa DNR Clear Lake The lake is covered with several inches of snow. Local anglers have plowed a few paths on the lake for access. Please be courteous and don’t park in the middle of the path blocking traffic. Yellow Bass – Fair: Start shallow with a small jig or jigging spoon tipped with several spikes or a waxworm near the Baptist camp. You have to keep moving to stay on fish. Yellow Perch – Good: Lots of small fish are being caught. If you’re not going to use the fish you catch, please release them. Black Crappie … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Lots of small yellow perch being caught on Clear Lake
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 