Comet Bowl scores for the week of Feb. 11
Wrestling State Tournament: Huskie wrestling for 3rd; 2 Comets aim for 7th
DES MOINES — The highest finish possible for area wrestlers at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament is third place. Brock Dietz of Nashua-Plainfield will wrestle for that on Saturday in the 106 pound bracket of Class 1A. In the opening round, Dietz defeated Jose Flores of Sibley by a 7-5 decision and then in the second Cael Cassady of MSM by fall at 3:56. Jaymus Earl Wilson of Alburnett defeated him in the semifinals by a 6-0 decision. Two Charles City Comets are wrestling for 7th place in rematches against their opening round opponents. In the Class 2A … Continue reading Wrestling State Tournament: Huskie wrestling for 3rd; 2 Comets aim for 7th
Capitol Comments: Food shaming, child support bills advance
By Rep. Todd Prichard Greetings from the 2018 legislative session. This week marks the first important deadline of the session, known as the first funnel. If a bill does not pass out of a standing committee, it is dead for the year. I am happy to report that I was able to pass two of my own bills before the deadline. One is a bill to prevent food shaming in schools (HSB660) and the other addresses the collection of back child support (HF2040). While I am proud of the fact that I was able to shepherd these bill through the … Continue reading Capitol Comments: Food shaming, child support bills advance
Smith/Winterink Building listed among ‘Most Endangered Properties’ in Iowa
News Release from Mark Wicks, Community Development Director CHARLES CITY – A historic cornerstone building in downtown Charles City has been named to the “Most Endangered Properties” list by a state preservation organization. The Dr. J.W. Smith Building at 201-203 North Main St., also known as the Winterink Building, was the first of the properties announced for inclusion on the Most Endangered list this year by Preservation Iowa. The organization is announcing one accepted property a day on its Facebook page until the list is complete. To date three other properties have also been announced, in Red Oak, Jackson County … Continue reading Smith/Winterink Building listed among ‘Most Endangered Properties’ in Iowa
Cedar River fishing is slow; ice could be dangerous
Fishing report by the Iowa DNRCedar River (above Nashua)Ice conditions may change fast with warmer temperatures. Use caution when going on ice. Check ice depths often. 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. Continue reading Cedar River fishing is slow; ice could be dangerous
Longtime NIACC nursing instructor Sharon Phearman, dies at 77; funeral is Saturday, Feb. 17
Sharon Phearman Date Of Birth: June 4, 1940 Date Of Death: February 10, 2018 Service Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church Gathering of family and friends Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church Sharon P. Phearman, age 77, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Victoria, Minnesota, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 4, 1940, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clyde and Mary (Hert) Lincicum. Sharon graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and St. Olaf College in 1962 with a nursing degree. She worked … Continue reading Longtime NIACC nursing instructor Sharon Phearman, dies at 77; funeral is Saturday, Feb. 17
Funeral for Craig Schmidt is Friday, Feb. 16
“Comet” Craig Schmidt Date Of Birth: December 11, 1953 Date Of Death: February 11, 2018 Service Date: A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February, 16, 2018 A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Friday “Comet” Craig Martin Schmidt, the son of Martin and Hazel (Schaer) Schmidt, was born December 11, 1953 in Waverly, Iowa. Craig graduated from Charles City High School in 1972. He was known for playing football and being a runner. He earned his nickname “Comet” from high school. Craig married Pamela Cheney on August 11, 1978 … Continue reading Funeral for Craig Schmidt is Friday, Feb. 16
CC improv teams to perform at ISU this weekend
Charles City High School speech team members will perform at the All-State Large Group Events Festival this Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Iowa State Center in Ames. The improvisational team of sisters Lily and Emily Woodward is scheduled to perform at 10:40 a.m. in Center VII in the Scheman Building. The team of seniors Gavin Connell, John Perez and Chris Campbell will perform at 1:30 p.m. at the same site. Tickets for the festival are available at the participating schools. Charles City speech team members are also preparing to compete in district individual events contests on Feb. 24. … Continue reading CC improv teams to perform at ISU this weekend
Comet bowlers qualify for state tournament, which is Monday
Charles City High School bowlers are chasing state titles again. The tournament is Monday in Waterloo. Both the girls and boys teams have qualified for the 2018 state tournament that this year will begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 19, at Cadillac Lanes. Fire destroyed Des Moines’ Plaza Lanes, which has been the tournament home. Both Comet squads notched the second-highest total team scores for the Class 1A qualifiers. The boys put up a 3,151 pin total, just behind Knoxville’s 3,168. The Comet girls recorded 2,929, behind Louisa-Muscatine’s 3,128. Individually, for the girls, seniors Macy Ross, and Arayah Nelson qualified. Ross qualified … Continue reading Comet bowlers qualify for state tournament, which is Monday
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20
From the Iowa DNR DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake. Continue reading Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20
Nelson wins photo award
CHARLES CITY – Reporter Thomas Nelson collected the lone first-place award for the Charles City Press in the 2018 Iowa Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest, under the leadership of publisher Chris Hall and editor Bob Steenson, who notched one third place individual effort. Nelson took first in Best News Photo. Steenson took third in Best News Story. The Mason City Globe Gazette, a competitor in the same division and in the area brought home seven award. Four were first place awards. Here is the IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION NEWS RELEASE about the 2018 Iowa Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest: DES MOINES … Continue reading Nelson wins photo award
CCHS speech: It can move you
It’s a long-running stupid joke with me. It’s something I’ll ask reporters when they come back from an assignment or a copy editor who finished proofing my writing. “Did you laugh? Did you cry? Did it move you?” Well, Thursday night, the Charles City High School speech kids made all three happen. I attended their public performance at the old middle school auditorium. This weekend they will perform for state contest judges in Decorah. Thursday, they performed for us. Full disclosure: I was there because my daughter, Rose, was a member of one of the improvisation teams. She, Mariah McKenzie … Continue reading CCHS speech: It can move you
Macy Ross rolls 299 game in Comets win over North Iowa, Feb. 2
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City boys and girls high school bowling teams collected another set of wins Friday night at the Comet Bowl, this time against North Iowa The highlight of the night was Macy Ross’s 299 game. Her final ball of that game, which left a 10 pin standing, was thrown perfectly, said head coach Doug Bohlen. Only two girls in Iowa high school bowling this year have rolled 300 games are Cedar Rapids-Prairie senior Mikayla Hite and Urbandale senior Megan Hess, according to Quik Stats Iowa Ross, also a senior, and Waterloo, West freshman Kayley Fangman are … Continue reading Macy Ross rolls 299 game in Comets win over North Iowa, Feb. 2
CC school officials ask for feedback on high school plans
 Charles City School District residents have until Feb. 9 to comment on the plans and conceptual drawings for the high school replacement project. The plans presented at the Jan. 22, School Board meeting calls for removing the three circles at the high school and replacing them with “a new learning environment” as well as remodeling of the north and south wings. A message posted online by the district asks for feedback that “will be shared with school administration, Charles City Board of Education members, and architects.” The message also says the current plan “is not the final plan. With … Continue reading CC school officials ask for feedback on high school plans
CAPITOL COMMENTS: Legislature misses out on water quality opportunity
By Representative Todd Prichard I have a personality flaw. I cry over spilled milk. I would attribute this to my mother’s sense of frugality. Wasted time, money, supplies — it all drives me crazy. This week the legislature wasted an excellent opportunity to improve water quality in our state. On Tuesday, the House passed out SF512, a bill the Senate had introduced last session. While not horrible, it is not the comprehensive bill Iowans need to address water issues. I ultimately did vote in favor of it, but only as a starting point. SF512 could have (and should have) been … Continue reading CAPITOL COMMENTS: Legislature misses out on water quality opportunity
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Catch the CC Dance Showcase this Saturday, Jan. 27
The Charles City High School Pom Squad’s 2018 Dance Showcase begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the high school gymnasium. Along with the CC Pom Squad, the showcase will feature the New Hampton dance team, Dance Arts Center, the Jr Pom Squad, Alumni Dance, Senior Solos and Ricky & B. “This event will be amazing,” tweets CC pom coach Keisha M. Cummings. “You will not be disappointed.” Admission is $3 per person. Continue reading Catch the CC Dance Showcase this Saturday, Jan. 27
Get out and have fun during Cabin Fever Weekend, Jan. 26-28
News Release CHARLES CITY – If you can’t find something to do in and around Charles City this weekend, you’re not looking very hard. That’s because there is a full slate of activities for all ages, both indoors and out, set for Jan. 26-28 during Cabin Fever Weekend. Coordinated by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce, the weekend of fun and fellowship with others is intended to help break up those post-holiday winter doldrums. Whether you prefer cross-country skiing, roller skating, sledding, playing games or stitching, Cabin Fever Weekend is sure to have just the thing for you! A … Continue reading Get out and have fun during Cabin Fever Weekend, Jan. 26-28
Charles City High School sends all speech students to state
By Mariah McKenzie. | FOREST CITY — Seven of Charles City High School’s eight speech groups that competed at districts this weekend are heading to the state competition, which will be Feb. 3 at Decorah. Waldorf College hosted the district competition for large group speech on Saturday. The first Charles City group to perform in the morning was senior Ashlyn Bauer and junior Ruby Peterson in their ensemble “Romeo and Juliet.” They received a 1 rating, which is the rating needed to move onto state contest. The next group was the trio of freshman Makenna Jensen, freshman Rosie Baldus and … Continue reading Charles City High School sends all speech students to state
Salt concentrations in rivers and streams found to be increasing
Information about PWS construction and operation permitting, water use Iowa DNR news release “A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found increasing salt concentrations in most U.S rivers and streams. Increased salt concentrations create a health risk for some consumers, as well as potentially creating a risk for increased corrosion for water treatment and distribution systems. The researchers used 50 years of data from 232 U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) to show the trends of increasing salinity in rivers and streams. In addition, some of the rivers and streams became more alkaline. Road salt was … Continue reading Salt concentrations in rivers and streams found to be increasing
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