April 30 Pizza Ranch fundraiser to benefit Nashua police
NASHUA, Iowa — Show your support for the community educational programs of the Nashua Police Department on Monday, April 30, at a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch in Waverly. Dine in between 5-8 p.m. and Pizza Ranch will donate a percentage of sales to the department. Volunteers will bus tables to earn additional donations. Continue reading April 30 Pizza Ranch fundraiser to benefit Nashua police
Dance to Farm Rock at tonight’s Nashua Fireman’s Ball
NASHUA, Iowa — You still have time to get to the Nashua Fireman’s Ball tonight (April 7). The dance is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Nashua Town & Country Club (2898 Asherton Ave.). Farm Rock will perform live. The band was formed in 2011 as a top 40 country rock act, according to its website. It’s next performances will be April 14 in Sutherland and April 20 in Aplington. Admission is $10. The Fireman’s Ball is one of two annual fundraisers put on by the volunteer department. A four-person best shot golf tournament is held the first Saturday … Continue reading Dance to Farm Rock at tonight’s Nashua Fireman’s Ball
FISHING REPORT: Try slack water on the Shell Rock River
Iowa DNR It’s been cold lately, and some ice has reformed on area waters, but walleyes are biting well on the Cedar River in the Charles City area, according to the latest Iowa DNR fishing reports. River levels are up on the Shell Rock River above Greene. Try fishing the slack water areas below a dam with live bait, the DNR says. With the recent cold snap, skim ice is covering backwaters or the Cedar River above Nashua. Impoundments are fishing well. For walleye, fish below the dams with a variety of baits for a pre-spawn walleye. A jig tipped with … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Try slack water on the Shell Rock River
Prichard: Republicans mismanaging state finances
By Rep. Todd Prichard Capitol Comments Column, April 6 Since the last time I wrote, the budget de-appropriation bill was introduced, passed and signed into law by the governor. This is the second year in a row that the Legislature and governor have made cuts to the current year’s budget more than halfway through the fiscal year. In other words, this marks two years of mismanagement of our state by the governor’s administration. This failure is obvious when state agencies and educational institutions do not have consistent budgets, and when revenue runs short despite a strong economy and low unemployment. The … Continue reading Prichard: Republicans mismanaging state finances
Annual spring wildlife survey underway
Iowa DNR news release Ordinarily, a slow moving vehicle at night in the Iowa countryside spotlighting deer, raccoons or coyotes would send Iowans to their phone, speed-dialing their local conservation officer, but in this case, it may be the officer doing the shining. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring spotlight survey is underway with Wildlife and Law Enforcement staff conducting nighttime counts of all furbearing animals, and white-tailed deer. The survey begins in early spring an hour after sunset, preferably on a night with a clear sky, low wind and high humidity. Each county has a preselected route … Continue reading Annual spring wildlife survey underway
CC snowfall record for April 3
UPDATE (11:22 p.m.) — The record for snowfall on the date April 3 in Charles City was 2.5 inches. That has stood since 1999. Today’s snow piled up to at least 5 inches. • • • UPDATE (6 a.m.) — School in Charles City has been canceled and a winter storm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling after 8 a.m. The high temperature is expected to reach 34 degrees, however a northeast wind of 10 to 17 mph will produce gusts as high as 25 mph. Two … Continue reading CC snowfall record for April 3
Fishing reports: It’s time for casting
Ice fishing has given way to open water casting in north central Iowa. Here are the latest fishing reports from the Iowa DNR: Cedar River (above Nashua) Open water fishing is around the corner. Large chunks of free-floating ice are causing hazardous boating conditions. Walleye – Good: Use a worm hooked in a worm harness or a jig tipped with twister tail fished below the dams. Channel Catfish – Fair: Anglers fishing below dams are catching catfish using a big hook loaded with nightcrawlers. Decorah District Streams Catchable trout stocking starts April 2. Gravel roads and parking areas are rough and mushy as the frost … Continue reading Fishing reports: It’s time for casting
April economics presentation postponed because of weather
CHARLES CITY — Due to expected inclement weather, the Charles City Economic Profile Presentation scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles City Public Library has been postponed. This free public program will be rescheduled on another date to be announced. Continue reading April economics presentation postponed because of weather
Fog will give way to mostly sunny day
When the dance fog clears away, likely before 11 a.m., the Charles City area will see a mostly sunny day with a high near 44 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. The wind will be from the south in the morning in the northwest between 5 and 40 mph in the evening. Tonight’s Low temperature will be around 27. Thursday will also be mostly sunny with a high around 41. Continue reading Fog will give way to mostly sunny day
Floyd County Extension and Outreach April 2018 Calendar
Monday, April 2, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Your Money Your Future Charles City Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Floyd County Extension Council – Personnel Committee Meeting Charles City 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pick A Better Snack – Washington Charles City 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Rockford Fresh Conversations Rockford Thursday, April 5, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mini 4-H Afterschool Program Charles City (continuation) Monday, April 9, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Your Money Your Future Charles … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach April 2018 Calendar
CC to conduct tornado drill on Wednesday
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Police Department will conduct a tornado drill Wednesday, March 28, at 10:15 a.m. to coordinate with the National Weather Service’s annual drill, weather permitting. If you have a weather radio, it will be activated by the NWS also. Normally, Charles City will test the sirens during a drill the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the spring and summer months. Continue reading CC to conduct tornado drill on Wednesday
Weather report: cloudy, warming into 40s
The sun will come out tomorrow, maybe even later today.The National Weather Service forecast says today will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.Tonight, there will be patchy fog after 10 p.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.Wednesday will see areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 6 to 11 mph.Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Continue reading Weather report: cloudy, warming into 40s
Jivin With Jazz at fairgrounds tonight
CHARLES CITY — Jivin’ with Jazz, the annual jazz concert and dinner with the Charles City High School Jazz Band, is tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Youth Enrichment Building at the Floyd County Fairgrounds.Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Service at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the meal Dessert is sold the night of the event for $5. Pay at the door. Silent auction items will be available to bid on. Continue reading Jivin With Jazz at fairgrounds tonight
Dr. Cox leaving for new job; Charles City School Board to begin superintendent search
Charles City School District news release CHARLES CITY —The Charles City Community School District Board of Education will begin a search for a new superintendent at Monday night’s board meeting. Dr. Dan Cox will announce his resignation at the board of education meeting this evening to accept a new position as Chief Administrator of Northwest Area Education Agency. His contract with the Sioux City based AEA is anticipated to be approved this week. Dr. Cox’s resignation will take effect on June 30, 2018. “We thank Dr. Cox for his five years of service to the students and staff of the … Continue reading Dr. Cox leaving for new job; Charles City School Board to begin superintendent search
CCPD returning items stolen from cemeteries
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Police Department is trying to return items stolen from cemeteries to their rightful owners. “Back in December, we told you about a case where we had recovered quite a few items which were taken from area cemeteries,” says a post on the department’s Facebook page. “We have been returning numerous items to the owners since then but still have these items left. If they are yours or you know who they belong to, please contact us at 228-3366 or stop by the CCPD. Thanks!” Below are pictures of the remaining items. Continue reading CCPD returning items stolen from cemeteries
Weekend storm dropped up to 17 inches of snow
Nora Springs found itself digging out from 17 inches of snow over the weekend. Rockford had 16, while Charles City received 14. The snowstorm that began Friday evening, March 23, and finished Saturday, March 24, blanketed the region with up to 17 inches, according to a National Weather Service. Below are snowfall totals collected by the Weather Service from a variety of sources. Not all the sources are considered official. Chickasaw County Fredericksburg — 14.0 in New Hampton — 14.0 in Nashua — 13.5 Ionia — 12.0 in New Hampton — 11.0 in Alta Vista — 10.0 in North Washington … Continue reading Weekend storm dropped up to 17 inches of snow
2018 Artafest accepting entries
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Arts Center is accepting entry applications for the 2018 ArtaFest, which will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Central Park. The deadline to apply is July 6. To be featured on the website, entries are needed by June 15. There is a $40 entry fee for all entries and $5 jury fee for new applicants. To rent a tent is another $25. The entry fees to entries not selected will be refunded. The jury fees will not. For more information, go to Artafest charlescity.weebly.com. Applicants with questions or special requests … Continue reading 2018 Artafest accepting entries
Windy Sunday ahead
The Charles City area is in for a windy Sunday, according to the National Weather Service forecast: Today Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Monday A chance of freezing rain and sleet before 11am, then a chance of freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 39. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or … Continue reading Windy Sunday ahead
Snow continues in CC area
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
Spring clean up dates set in CC
CHARLES CITY — The city’s spring clean up dates have been set for April 23, 24,25 and 26.The guidelines are the same as last year, according to a city news release. For all of the guidelines for the clean up, click here. Do not put out any items prior to April 21. The main reason for this is to help reduce the possibility of rains soaking up the items and causing heavier loads to the landfill. It will also help reduce the potential of items being strewn around the neighborhood prior to pickup. Any items set out before this date … Continue reading Spring clean up dates set in CC
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