St. Bernard’s to host St. Patrick dinner March 18
ALTA VISTA — St. Bernard’s Church will host its St. Patrick’s Supper from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 18, in the Alta Vista Municipal Hall. The menu includes grilled pork chops, dressing, green beans, potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, rolls and pie. The cost is $10 in advance or $11 at the door for adults and children. Tickets are available from parishioners or these businesses: New Hampton Fareway, Five Star Coop in New Hampton, AV Express in Alta Vista, and People’s Savings Bank in Elma. Continue reading St. Bernard’s to host St. Patrick dinner March 18
Nashua-Plainfield golf begins season April 2 in CC
The golf season opens for Nashua-Plainfield girls and boys on April 2 in Charles City. Below are the schedules, as well as the possible returning rosters and their 2017 statistics. Girls 2018 roster Megan Cerwinske, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 55.56; low: 51 18-hole avg.: 109; low: 107 Miranda Crabtree, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 58.67; low: 51 18-hole avg.: 103.5; low: 99 Nicole Harrington, senior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 57.89; low: 50 18-hole avg.: 113; low: 99 Keagan Betsinger, junior 2017 varsity stats 9-hole avg.: 57.89; low: 53 18-hole avg.: 112; low: 112 Abby Poppe, junior … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield golf begins season April 2 in CC
CC schools to start 2 hours late
Because of the weather Charles City schools will open two hours late today, March 6. Continue reading CC schools to start 2 hours late
N-P schools announce 2-hour late start for Tuesday, March 6
NASHUA — The latest blast of winter weather will disrupt classes for Nashua-Plainfield students for a second day on Tuesday, March 5.Nashua-Plainfield schools will start two-hours late on Tuesday. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Tuesday warns of more snow before 2 p.m. and then a chance of rain and snow until 4 p.m. Skies will remain cloudy, and the high temp should reach 36. It will also be a breezy day with wind gusts of nearly 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible. Continue reading N-P schools announce 2-hour late start for Tuesday, March 6
Semi trailer blocking southbound Avenue of the Saints traffic
A jackknifed semi trailer has stopped southbound traffic on the Avenue of the Saints (Hwy. 18) between Charles City and Floyd. The Floyd County sheriffs office is on the scene. Continue reading Semi trailer blocking southbound Avenue of the Saints traffic
CC schools dismissing early because of weather
CC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCEMENT The Charles City Community School District will dismiss at 12:45 P.M. at the elementary schools, and 12:55 P.M. at the high school & middle school on Monday, March 5, 2018. Continue reading CC schools dismissing early because of weather
Hungry? Boy Scouts are serving pancakes, now
Boy Scout Troop 1078’s annual pancake breakfast is going on until 1 p.m. at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark St., Charles City. The cost is a free-will offering. Continue reading Hungry? Boy Scouts are serving pancakes, now
State budget puts corporate welfare above schools, health
By Rep. Todd Prichard I’ve been catching up on my local newspaper reading lately. Two stories caught my eye. I read a piece about a Charles City woman who can’t receive the services she needs to maintain herself in her home due to cuts forced by her Managed Care Provider. The other article focused on how the Charles City Community School District is now dealing with a $500,000 budget cut next year. Both of these stories are interrelated, they share a common theme. And that is that the state budget and the lack of state support for basic health care services and education directly … Continue reading State budget puts corporate welfare above schools, health
Rockford blood drive is March 9
The RRMR High School and Community Blood Drive is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the RRMR High School Gymnasium, 1460 210th Street To make an appointment, contact Chelsey Moen at 641-756-3813 or visit: http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org Continue reading Rockford blood drive is March 9
‘Open 4 Business’ contest now open
CC Community Revitalization news release CHARLES CITY — Do you have a great business idea? Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Charles City? Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line? Do you have a piece of equipment you wish you could purchase for your business? The Business Improvement Committee of Community Revitalization is looking for interested entrepreneurs who could use $28,000 to launch or grow their business idea within the Charles City Main Street district. The Open 4 Business contest, launched in 2015, is an opportunity for businesses located … Continue reading ‘Open 4 Business’ contest now open
Fishing Report: Stay off Cedar River ice, look for deep water
If you are looking to catch some fish on the Cedar River above Nashua, stay off the ice and look for deep slack water along the shore, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources weekly fishing report: Cedar River (above Nashua) Unsafe ice conditions. Water levels are up from snow melt and clarity is marginal. Bluegill – Fair: Find fish in slack water out of current. Stumps, brush piles, and deep holes hold fish. Use small jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms. Black Crappie – Fair: Find fish in 8-10 feet of water. Use minnows, waxworms, and multi-colored spikes on a teardrop … Continue reading Fishing Report: Stay off Cedar River ice, look for deep water
Charles City’s Chickfest quickly approaching
CC Chamber news release Make plans to get your chicks together for a special shopping experience and day of fun in Charles City! Local retailers will be showcasing new spring inventory, personal service, fun products and people, and more during the annual Chickfest promotion on April 7, 2018. Celebrate the arrival of spring and check out all that Charles City has to offer while enjoying a day of shopper pampering. In addition, the first 150 people through the door of the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce at 401 North Main St. will receive a free swag bag with coupons … Continue reading Charles City’s Chickfest quickly approaching
Memorial Day weekend camping reservation window is open
Iowa DNR news release If you like to camp during Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival is now open.Those weekend dates are Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.New for the 2018 season, 75 percent of available campsites at each park can be reserved through the online reservation site; the remaining 25 percent are available first-come first-serve at the park.When visiting the reservation site, please note any closures or renovations taking place at each park. Five campgrounds will be closed for the entire 2018 summer camping season for upgrades and renovations. Those parks will still … Continue reading Memorial Day weekend camping reservation window is open
Elma Sportsmen’s Club Sports Show is Sunday
The 34th annual Elma Sportsmen’s Club Sports Show is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Alta Vista Hall. Admission is $5. Buy, sell and trade fishing and other outdoors equipment as well as guns. Continue reading Elma Sportsmen’s Club Sports Show is Sunday
Fishing report: Drop a minnow in Cedar River for crappies
It’s cold out, so it’s time to go fishing. Here is the Iowa Department of Natural Resources weekly report on some area fishing holes: Cedar River (above Nashua) Ice conditions may change fast with warmer temperatures. Backwaters have about 20 inches of ice. Use caution when going on ice. Check ice depths often. The bite is variable. Bluegill – Slow: Find fish in slack water out of current. Stumps, brush piles, and deep holes hold fish. Use small jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms. Black Crappie – Fair: Find fish in 8-10 feet water. Use minnows, waxworms, and multi-colored spikes on a teardrop shaped bladed … Continue reading Fishing report: Drop a minnow in Cedar River for crappies
Only a handful of tickets remain for Murder Mystery Dinner
NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY – Time is running out for the unsuspecting “victim” of the upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 24th … and for those interested in attending this fun event who don’t have their tickets yet. Only a handful of tickets remain available for Saturday’s event at the Floyd County Fairgrounds Youth Enrichment Center, which will serve as the annual Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce dinner and auction. In addition to a prime rib dinner catered by Dave’s Restaurant and an opportunity to bid on fabulous items in the silent and live auctions, participants will be … Continue reading Only a handful of tickets remain for Murder Mystery Dinner
Comet boys and girls take second at State Bowling Tournament
WATERLOO — Charles City High School’s bowling teams took second on Monday at State in Class 1A.Thirty-one pins separated the Comet boys from the state champion West Delaware team. The final totals were West Delaware 3,179, Charles City 3,148.Bowling for Charles City were Hunter Brockney, Kaleb Ross, Cade Schmidt, Nathan Shultz, Dawson Solomon and Noah Reams.The Comet girls, with a final total of 2,786, took second to Louisa-Muscatine at 2,827. Bowling for Charles City were seniors Baili Girkin, Macy Ross, Falyn Knecht, Aryah Nelson, Katie Sickman, and junior Madison Ross. Continue reading Comet boys and girls take second at State Bowling Tournament
CCHS Vocal Pops Concert rescheduled for March 19
Tonight’s Charles City High School Vocal Pops Concert has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the North Grand Auditorium. The one-month delay is due to the availability of the stage. This is the Monday following Spring Break. Continue reading CCHS Vocal Pops Concert rescheduled for March 19
Ornamental and turfgrass applicators course offered March 7
ISU EXTENSION NEWS RELEASE Floyd County will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 7, 2018. The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team. The local attendance site is at the Floyd County Extension Office. The course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before March 7 and $45 after March 7. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the Floyd County Extension office by phoning … Continue reading Ornamental and turfgrass applicators course offered March 7
CC Schools closed by ice
Charles City Schools are closed again today because of the weather. Continue reading CC Schools closed by ice
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