What do you think of the CCHS modernization plan?
The Charles City Board of Education received a first draft of a Charles City High School modernization plan on Tuesday, Dec. 19. It is asking parents to review the first draft and offer your thoughts for future drawings. See this link to review information and to complete offer your thoughts. http://www.charlescityschools.org/News/draft-one-feedback Feedback on Draft One plans is due Jan. 6. Continue reading What do you think of the CCHS modernization plan?
Floyd County Extension and Outreach January 2018 Calendar
By ISU Extension Wednesday, January 3, 2018 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pick A Better Snack – Washington Charles City 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Rockford Fresh Conversations Rockford 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Log on and Learn- Begin By Planning today – Winter Luncheon Charles City Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Commercial Manure Applicator Training Charles City Friday, January 5, 2018 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Pick A Better Snack – IC Charles City Monday, January 8, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Tuesday, January 9, 2018 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Pick A Better Snack – NS Nora Springs 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Clover Kids – … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach January 2018 Calendar
2018 hunting and fishing licenses on sale
Iowa hunting and By the Iowa DNR As of Friday, Dec. 15, you can purchase your Iowa 2018 hunting and fishing licenses! Find a nearby Iowa license vendor, or get your license on the DNR’s online sales site. A hunting or fishing license also makes a great gift for the holidays. You’ll just need the recipient’s social security number AND birthdate. Or you can call the DNR customer service desk at (515) 725-8200 for assistance looking up a person’s license information to make the purchase. Here’s a list of popular licenses from which to choose: • Angler’s Special 3-Year License: $53.00 … Continue reading 2018 hunting and fishing licenses on sale
Macy Ross rolls night’s highest series as Comets win at home
Charles City bowlers led by top scorers Macy Ross and Hunter Brockney defeated Sumner-Fredericksburg Friday night at the Comet Bowl. Ross led the Comet girls to a 2,777 to 2,046 match victory. Ross had a two-game series score of 470 by rolling two 235 games. She had the top score of all girls and boys at the match. Maddie Ross rolled a 364 series, followed by Baili Girkin (352), Katie Sickman (344), Sara Mitchell (338) and Aryah Nelson (305). Charles City won four of five baker games to take the round. The boys varsity squad won by a match total … Continue reading Macy Ross rolls night’s highest series as Comets win at home
City plans wintertime demolition of Charley Western Trail Bridge
CHARLES CITY — City leaders are working toward demolishing the crumbling Charley Western Trail Bridge this winter, while the wood turtles are hibernating. Corresponding repairs and improvements to the First Avenue bridge would be done in the summer after school is out for the summer. The City Council will discuss these projects Monday, Dec. 11, at its planning session that begins at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Below it the full text of the city administrator’s memo to the council on the topic: “We continue to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in obtaining a permit to … Continue reading City plans wintertime demolition of Charley Western Trail Bridge
Cedar River fishing report: Ice is forming
Iowa DNR Ice is forming on the Cedar River above Nashua. Use caution if going out on early ice. Check ice depths often especially in areas with current. Walleye – Fair: Fish activity continues to be spotty. Use a jig tipped with a long piece of worm or minnow in deeper pools, eddies, and current breaks. Try also spinnerbaits with a slow retrieve. Northern Pike – Fair: Use dead chubs fished under a bobber or spoons. Smallmouth Bass – Slow: A few smallies are picked up while angling for walleye. Continue reading Cedar River fishing report: Ice is forming
The Iowa DNR has posted these fishing reports this week: Cedar River (above Nashua)The Cedar River continues to drop and water clarity is improving. Use this opportunity to get out and play before the cold weather sets in. Walleye – Good: Use a jig tipped with a long piece of worm or minnow in deeper pools and around brush piles near evening. Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City) There have been good to excellent reports of anglers catching walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass on the Cedar River. Target deeper pools or holes for walleye as they migrate to … Continue reading
Community Revitalization announces New Years Eve Bash
CHARLES CITY — The New Year’s Eve Bash is 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, at the Floyd County Fairgrounds Youth Enrichment Center will feature renown hypnotist Jim Ward and DJ music.There will be snacks and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 in advance at 401 N. Main in Charles City, $30 at the door. Online tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com (additional service fee) Reserved tables up front available through Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorships; all other seating is unreserved general admission. This event brought to you by Charles City Community Revitalization. Continue reading Community Revitalization announces New Years Eve Bash
Floyd Grace to serve roast beef dinner Nov. 12
FLOYD — The Floyd Grace Methodist Church Roast Beef Dinner and annual auction will be Sunday, Nov. 12. The buffet of roast beef, hot vegetables, salad bar, drink and dessert will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The price is $10 adult, $4 for 5-12 and free for preschoolers. The auction begins at 1:30 p.m. Continue reading Floyd Grace to serve roast beef dinner Nov. 12
Bayou Bend leads 10-Pin Heaven bowling league
CHARLES CITY — Nine weeks into the the 32-week season of Comet Bowl’s Wednesday night men’s league, 10-Pin Heaven, Bayou Bend is atop the standings followed by MTE and then Jendro Sanitation. Bayou’s team members are Richard Burham, Mike Ross, Denny Carr, Jeff Wink and John Ayers. Wink has the second highest scratch game of this early season at 279. The top game is a 289 rolled by Jesse Gifford of the Fareway Butchers, which owns the highest scratch series of the season at 3,201 and the highest scratch game at 1,154. Bayou Bend has the season’s best handicap series … Continue reading Bayou Bend leads 10-Pin Heaven bowling league
Rudd church serving soup supper Nov. 11
The Rudd Methodist Church’s soup supper begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. There is no charge for the meal, but free-will offerings will be accepted. Serving ends at 7 p.m. Carry-outs are available. The menu includes vegetable beef soup, chili, relish, pies and bars. There will also be a bake sale. Continue reading Rudd church serving soup supper Nov. 11
R-R-MR senior class to host Veterans Day program Nov. 10
ROCKFORD — The R-R-MR Senior Class of 2018 will host the school’s 17th annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 10. Guests including Floyd County Veterans Affairs Director Maria Deike and Hank Vogelman will be speaking during the program. The R-R-MR Band and Choir will perform and there will be a short slideshow. Following the program will be a luncheon provided by the R-R-MR kitchen staff for the veterans who have RSVP’d. Continue reading R-R-MR senior class to host Veterans Day program Nov. 10
Iowa’s furbearer season began Nov. 4
IOWA DNR NEWS RELEASE: Iowa’s furbearer season opened Nov. 4, and the outlook for 2017 is good as populations are stable to increasing statewide. Vince Evelsizer, furbearer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said that while prospects for a good season are there, the number of participants usually follows the fur market. “When prices are good, we have higher participation. When the market is forecasted to be down, like it is again this year, so is participation. But that lack of competition provides an opportunity to introduce someone new to trapping or someone who’s been out of the … Continue reading Iowa’s furbearer season began Nov. 4
DNR checks spill cleanup in Chickasaw County
DNR NEWS RELEASE: JERICO – Wednesday, DNR staff from Manchester investigated a small hog manure spill near Jerico that reached a tributary of Crane Creek. The spill of several hundred gallons occurred Oct. 31 when a hose ruptured during land application. The commercial manure applicator from Reicks View Farms immediately shut off pumps, then parked the tractor on top of the hose. “It looked like a textbook spill response,” said Chris Gelner, DNR inspector. “Reicks’ applicator quickly dammed the tributary at two spots and began pumping contaminated water into manure tanks to prevent it from moving downstream.” The spill was … Continue reading DNR checks spill cleanup in Chickasaw County
PHOTO gallery: CCHS production of ‘The Addams Family’
The Charles City High School presentation of the musical comedy “The Addams Family” wrapped up its three-day run (including a matinee for younger students) on Saturday in the Historic auditorium at the former middle school. The cast and crew of more than 50 students, as well as the pit musicians and adult directors, put in two months of rehearsal and building the gothic manor sets. Continue reading PHOTO gallery: CCHS production of ‘The Addams Family’
Area musicians to perform with North Iowa Concert Band on Nov. 21
The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. Chuck Cooper is the band’s announcer. The North Iowa Concert Band’s program includes: “Gavorkna Fanfare” by Jack Stamp; “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” by David R. Holsinger; “Man of La Mancha” Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion, Arranged by Frank Erickson; “The Purple Carnival March” by Harry L. Alford, Edited by Frank Erckson; “Rest” by Frank Ticheli; “Victory At … Continue reading Area musicians to perform with North Iowa Concert Band on Nov. 21
Fishing Report: Jig the Cedar
The Iowa DNR reported Nov. 2 that the Cedar River above Nashua “continues to drop and water clarity is improving. Use this opportunity to get out and play before the cold weather sets in. Walleye – Good: Use a jig tipped with a long piece of worm or minnow in deeper pools and around brush piles near evening.” The report for the Cedar River from Nashua to La Porte City is: “There have been good to excellent reports of anglers catching walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass on the Cedar River. Target deeper pools or holes for walleye as they … Continue reading Fishing Report: Jig the Cedar
Zoetis captures 2017 WonderFall business decorating contest
Community Revitalization news release The votes are in and the “Boo Zoo” display at Zoetis has captured the most votes for best fall or Halloween-themed business decoration in the 2017 “WonderFall” competition. Sponsored by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization, Charles City businesses were encouraged to dress up their storefronts as a fun way to draw attention to their shops, as well as to give residents and visitors alike something fun to go around town and check out. “WonderFall’ voting took place from Oct. 2nd to Oct. 27th. The decorating contest was free to take part in and … Continue reading Zoetis captures 2017 WonderFall business decorating contest
Charles City volleyball must get through Waverly Monday night to enter State Tournament
The bracket comes down to this: another rematch between the Charles City varsity volleyball team against Waverly-Shell Rock. The title match for Class 4A Region 5 begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. The Comets opened region play Tuesday, Oct. 24 with a match victory over Webster City in three games (25-15, 25-11, 25-14). Waverly-Shell Rock dispatched Waterloo East in three games as well (25-18, 25-12, 25-17) to advance. Continue reading Charles City volleyball must get through Waverly Monday night to enter State Tournament
FISHING REPORT: Cedar River’s water clarity improving
The Cedar River above Nashua continues to drop and water clarity is improving, according to the Iowa DNR weekly fishing report. It says: “Use this opportunity to get out and play before the cold weather sets in. Walleye – Good: Use a jig tipped with a long piece of worm or minnow in deeper pools and around brush piles near evening.” Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Cedar River’s water clarity improving
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 