Clarke honored at Main Street Iowa Awards celebration
Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored Charles City Community Revitalization News Release DES MOINES — Main Street Iowa hosted the 32nd annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work day in and day out to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. Included among the top volunteers recognized was Nancy Clarke of Charles City, who has been named by the local Main Street program, Community Revitalization, as its volunteer of the year. “Clarke does not … Continue reading Clarke honored at Main Street Iowa Awards celebration
Charles City economic profile report rescheduled to May 9
CC Community Revitalization news release CHARLES CITY — A public presentation on the latest Charles City economic profile report from the State of Iowa that was postponed due to weather has been reset for Wednesday, May 9th. The free event, hosted by the Business Improvement Committee of Community Revitalization, will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Zastrow River Room of the Charles City Public Library. Main Street Iowa Business Specialist Jim Thompson will be on hand to present and explain the Charles City data, which will include areas of business leakage as well as what businesses pull in customers … Continue reading Charles City economic profile report rescheduled to May 9
CAFO seeks to expand in Floyd County; Veterans Affairs OKs van fee; and County Board discusses members letters, opinion writing
CHARLES CITY — Expansion of a confined animal feeding operation in Pleasant Grove Township is on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors agenda Tuesday, April 24. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. According to the agenda, the board is expected to set a date and time for a public hearing on a construction permit application for a 2,508-head deep pit swine finisher confinement building. It would be built at an existing CAFO for Powersville Site/McCandless Family Pork, LLC in section 26 of Pleasant Grove Township. In other Floyd County news: • The county board is also expected to vote … Continue reading CAFO seeks to expand in Floyd County; Veterans Affairs OKs van fee; and County Board discusses members letters, opinion writing
CCHS students vote in King King and Queen Hageman
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School student body chose senior Rylee Hageman as the 2018 Prom Queen and Elias King as king. Also among the 2018 Prom Royalty are Cade Hemesath, Elliott Gebel, Tyreque Baker, Ryan Wolfe, Sydney Loeckle, Makayla Nierling, Marissa Deeter, and Mackenzie Wilson. Continue reading CCHS students vote in King King and Queen Hageman
3 people die after trucks crash outside Charles City; some funeral services announced
CHARLES CITY — Three people are dead after two pickups collided Friday evening at 210th and Woodside Avenue outside Charles City. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jacob Allen Mahnesmith, 28, of Nashua, Shane Allen Wiltse, 28 of Charles City and a third person died as a result of the crash. Thomas John Parcher , 29, of Marble Rock was injured. A combined gathering of family and friends of Mahnesmith and Wiltse will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Mahnesmith will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at … Continue reading 3 people die after trucks crash outside Charles City; some funeral services announced
Shane Wiltse, Oct. 2, 1989-April 20, 2018
By Hauser Funeral Home MARBLE ROCK — Shane Wiltse, 28, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 20, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of Shane’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Russ Leeper officiating. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A combined gathering of family and friends with the family of Jake Mahnesmith will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Shane’s gathering will continue one hour prior to his service … Continue reading Shane Wiltse, Oct. 2, 1989-April 20, 2018
Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, April 20, 1990 -April 20, 2018
By Hauser Funeral Home NASHUA — Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, 28, of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 20, 2018 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A memorial service for Jake Mahnesmith will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Diane Odermann officiating. A combined gathering of family and friends with the family of Shane Wiltse will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Jake’s gathering will continue one hour prior to his service in Nashua on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorials … Continue reading Jacob “Jake” Mahnesmith, April 20, 1990 -April 20, 2018
FISHING REPORT: Good time for trout
From the Iowa DNR This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Clear Lake Clear Lake is about 75 percent ice free. The boat ramp at city beach is accessible. Shell Rock River (above Greene) River levels are up. Try fishing the slack water areas below a dam with live bait. Cedar River (above Nashua) Water clarity is poor. Water levels are stable, but will rise with snow melt. Visit the USGS Current Water Data website for current water level information. Decorah District Streams Catchable trout are … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Good time for trout
No school in CC Friday; teachers and police to drill
CC School District news release CHARLES CITY — Friday, April 20, is a professional development day for teachers in the Charles City School District. There is no school for students on Friday. Also, please be aware the Charles City Community School District will be working with the Charles City Police Department in each of the Charles City Community School District buildings throughout the day on Friday. Continue reading No school in CC Friday; teachers and police to drill
Delay mowing of roadside ditches to protect ground nesting birds, pollinators
Iowa DNR news release Iowa law prohibits mowing roadside ditches each year between March 15 and July 15, to protect ground nesting birds and to prevent nest destruction. Roadside ditches, while not optimal habitat, can be the only grassy habitat available in certain areas of the state for ground nesting birds. As spring progresses, ground nesting birds, like eastern and western meadowlarks, Dickcissels, field and song sparrows, quail, gray partridge and pheasants, will use these marginal areas to incubate eggs and rear their young. The vegetation is also important to pollinators collecting nectar and for milkweed development that is critical … Continue reading Delay mowing of roadside ditches to protect ground nesting birds, pollinators
Lindaman guilty, again, but of a lesser crime
MASON CITY — With help from the Iowa Supreme Court, the state Attorney General’s Office, and an avalanche of his own court filings, Charles City’s Doug Lindaman, 62, has managed to get a felony conviction replaced with an aggravated misdemeanor verdict despite two juries ruling against him. The latest verdict arrived Wednesday in his third trial over alleged sexual abuse in 2011 of a 17-year-old he hired to do farm work. Jurors chose to convict Lindaman of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. He was originally charged with felony third-degree sexual abuse. It’s yet to be seen whether he … Continue reading Lindaman guilty, again, but of a lesser crime
North Cedar Post, Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Click below to read issue 2 of the Post. Post 2_ SPORTS: CCHS girls track finds another was to compete as the weather continues to be uncooperative. CLOSED BY STORM TODAY: CC schools, R-R-MR schools, North Butler schools, N-P schools —— Continue reading North Cedar Post, Wednesday, April 18, 2018
THE POST for Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Soccer, Prom and Jail
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
10 things to know about the CCHS Prom on Saturday, April 21
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School Junior and Senior Prom begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday with the Grand March. Here is a rundown of what you need to know: The theme is “Night of a Thousand Lights.” The Prom King and Queen will be crowned the Grand March. The King candidates are Cade Hemesath, Elliott Gebel, Tyreque Baker, Ryan Wolfe and Elias King. The Queen candidates are Sydney Loeckle, Makayla Nierling, Marissa Deeter, Rylee Hageman and Mackenzie Wilson. The Grand March will be Saturday, April 21, in Comet Gymnasium (formerly known as the new competition gym), 1200 1st … Continue reading 10 things to know about the CCHS Prom on Saturday, April 21
Registrations open for popular outdoor workshop for girls
Iowa DNR news release Iowa’s popular Outdoor Journey for Girls workshop is now accepting reservations. The workshop will be held July 10-12 at Hickory Hills, southwest of La Porte City, and Aug. 1-3 at Clover Woods Camp and Retreat, northwest of Madrid. Outdoor Journey for Girls is a three-day, two-night workshop aimed at introducing outdoor skills to girls ages 12–15 in a supportive, learning environment where they have hands on opportunities to try new experiences. Outdoor skills offered include canoeing and water safety, fish and wildlife identification, archery, firearm safety, basic shooting, furbearers, furharvesting, fishing, preparing the catch, conservation and … Continue reading Registrations open for popular outdoor workshop for girls
Access the Floyd County Conservation spring newsletter here
The spring 2018 edition of the Floyd County Conservation newsletter is available. Click here to see an electronic edition. The Conservationist includes articles from Conservation staff, event announcements and a registration sheet for the May 5 Tosanak 5K Trail Run/Walk. Floyd County Conservation Director Adam Sears writes about a milestone for the Conservation Board. “In July of 1958, Floyd County began doing something new. The first meeting of the Floyd County Conservation Board (FCCB) was held at the Floyd County Courthouse,” he began. “This year, 2018 is a milestone year for the FCCB, putting the department at 60 years of … Continue reading Access the Floyd County Conservation spring newsletter here
First two games teach CCHS soccer key lessons
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
IC Spring Luncheon and Card Party set for April 25
CHARLES CITY — The Immaculate Conception Spring Salad Luncheon and Card Party is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark St., Charles City. Hot and cold salads, deviled eggs, desserts and drink will be served. The cost is $8, and carry-outs are available. Card games (500 and bridge) will begin at 12:30 p.m. Continue reading IC Spring Luncheon and Card Party set for April 25
Test drive a Ford April 28 to raise money for Comet sports
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
Snow expected to begin Sunday, mess with Monday morning commute
A winter weather advisory that includes Chickasaw, Floyd and Mitchell counties will be in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday. Another 2 to 4 inches of spring snow will fall across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Some travel impacts can be expected, especially Sunday night into the Monday morning commute. Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Near-record cold weather is also possible tonight (Saturday). Below are the forecast and record low temperatures for Sunday morning (April 8) from the National Weather Service. April is … Continue reading Snow expected to begin Sunday, mess with Monday morning commute
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