Wonder ‘Fall’ decorating contest returns to Charles City
Public can vote for favorite storefront display on Facebook CHARLES CITY – Autumn is here, with a crispness in the air, colorful changes in the trees and harvest time heralding the new season. It also marks the return of the “Wonder‘Fall” business decorating contest put on by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization. Charles City businesses were encouraged to dress up their storefronts with a Fall or Halloween theme 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. Free … Continue reading Wonder ‘Fall’ decorating contest returns to Charles City
Public invited to meet the Charles City mayoral and council candidates Oct. 19
CHARLES CITY – Voters in Charles City will have an opportunity to hear from and meet their candidates for City Council and Mayor prior to the Nov. 7 election at a public candidates forum on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Charles City NIACC Center, and is open to all. Incumbent City Council members DeLaine Freeseman and Jerry Joerger are running unopposed on the ballot to serve another four-year term. However, Charles City will have a new mayor one way or another, as long-time incumbent Jim Erb has announced he is stepping … Continue reading Public invited to meet the Charles City mayoral and council candidates Oct. 19
Comet Bowl leagues update
Marching Comets earn highest possible rating at state band festival
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Beneath a darkened and stormy sky, the Charles City High School marching band performed the moody “Dark Knight” movie theme. Perfect. The rain also worked well with the theme to “Pirates of the Caribbean.” The marching Comets, whose show theme this year was “Heroes and Villians,” nailed their performance in the Iowa High School Marching Band Festival in Fort Dodge. They earned a Division I overall rating, the highest possible. The show also included the theme from “The Incredibles.” Below are all the results from the Fort Dodge site. The state festival is actually divided … Continue reading Marching Comets earn highest possible rating at state band festival
OCT. 5-7 Football: Huskies win; Comets, Warriors and Bearcats fall
Class A, District 3 Nashua-Plainfield 14, Grundy Center 13 Saint Ansgar 44, Newman Catholic, Mason City 0 West Fork, Sheffield 30, North Butler, Greene 12 West Hancock, Britt 68, Rockford 2 CLASS 3A: District 3 Benton Community 45, Charles City 22 Decorah 49, South Tama County, Tama 6 Independence 54, Vinton-Shellsburg 14 Xavier, Cedar Rapids 20, Waverly-Shell Rock 14 OTHER SCORES Thursday (10/05/2017) CLASS 4A: District 5 Cedar Rapids Jefferson 42, Waterloo, East 12 CLASS 4A: District 7 Bettendorf-Morningstar-Rivermont 49, Davenport, North 0 Friday (10/06/2017) CLASS 4A: District 1 Johnston 42, Sioux City, North 6 Sioux City, East 30, Des Moines, … Continue reading OCT. 5-7 Football: Huskies win; Comets, Warriors and Bearcats fall
Chucktown Brewfest is back on Oct. 21; Iowa craft beer sampling, German food and fun on tap
CHARLES CITY – Raise your glass and toast the season as Charles City’s version of Oktoberfest returns with the 16th annual Chucktown Brewfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 21. This fun event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2111 Clark St., and is being put on as a fundraiser by Community Revitalization. Enjoy sampling six different Iowa craft beers and munching on German-style cuisine such as bratwurst, German Mac ‘n Cheese, soups and hot pretzels. Brewfest participants will also receive a commemorative beer sampling glass to keep and have fun with traditional German games Hammerschlagen (hammer and … Continue reading Chucktown Brewfest is back on Oct. 21; Iowa craft beer sampling, German food and fun on tap
Aquatic, forest and right-of-way continuing instruction course is Oct. 18
CHARLES CITY — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Floyd County office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site for the Oct. 18 CIC is at NIACC, 203 Brantingham Street, Charles City. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the … Continue reading Aquatic, forest and right-of-way continuing instruction course is Oct. 18
Floyd County Extension events calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 27 6-7 p.m., Project Award Interviews Charles City/Floyd County Sunday, October 1 7-8 p.m., 4-H Awards Night Charles City Tuesday, October 3 3:15-5 p.m., Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Friday, October 6 9 a.m to noon, Day Camp – Rockets Charles City Saturday, October 7 9:30-10:30 a.m., EAGLE Library Program-This Book Just Ate My Dog Marble Rock Sunday, October 8, 2017 5-7 p.m., 4-H Harvest Party Nashua Monday, October 9 3:15-5 p.m., Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City Tuesday, October 10, 2017 2- 2:30 p.m., Pick A Better Snack – NS Nora Springs 3-5 p.m., … Continue reading Floyd County Extension events calendar
4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8
NASHUA — The 4-H program will be hosting a 4-H Family Harvest Party 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Borlaug Learning Center near Nashua. The party will include hayrides and a free meal. Members who attend the party will receive a $20 discount on the re-enrollment that night. New members who attend that night will receive free enrollment. Computers and assistance will be available to help complete the enrollment process that night to receive all discounts. If for some reason you are not able to attend the party, members will still be able to benefit in the month of … Continue reading 4-H Harvest Party is Oct. 8
Waterfowl hunting in Iowa takes off
By the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Slightly cooler temperatures this week will be a welcome development for waterfowl hunters who have several chances to hunt this fall. Here’s a breakdown of Iowa’s waterfowl seasons: North Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Sept. 23-Oct. 1, and Oct. 14-Dec. 3 Canada Geese, Brant, White-fronted Geese: Sept. 23-Oct. 8, and Oct. 14-Jan. 1, 2018 South Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Sept. 30-Oct. 4, and Oct. 21-Dec. 14 Canada Geese, Brant, White-fronted Geese: Sept. 30-Oct. 8, and Oct. 21-Jan. 15, 2018 Missouri River Zone Ducks, Mergansers, Coots: Oct. 7-8, and Oct. 21-Dec. 17 Canada Geese, Brant, … Continue reading Waterfowl hunting in Iowa takes off
CC firefighters collecting donations for MDA today (Sept. 24)
CHARLES CITY — It’s a good day to grab that spare change from the top of your dresser as you head out this morning. The Charles City fire department is collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersection of Gilbert and Brantingham. They will be there until noon. It’s called Fill the Boot and this is the 16th year the Charles City department has been part of the nationwide fundraiser. Continue reading CC firefighters collecting donations for MDA today (Sept. 24)
Sept. 29 jewelry sale helps FCMC Auxiliary
CC Lions Book Sale is Oct. 18-21
PHOTO GALLERY: CCHS marching band performs at Homecoming
Iowa high school football scoreboard
Thursday, Sept. 21 CLASS 3A: District 4 Assumption, Davenport 35, Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 10 Friday (09/22/2017) CLASS 4A: District 1 Johnston 49, Des Moines, East 35 Sioux City, East 47, Sioux City, North 12 Waukee 48, Des Moines, Roosevelt 13 District 2 Ames 55, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 21 Ankeny Centennial 42, Des Moines, Lincoln 7 Dowling Catholic High School 77, Sioux City, West 7 District 3 Ankeny 34, Des Moines, Hoover 30 Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 50, Des Moines, North 13 Urbandale 13, Lewis Central 7 District 4 Newton 49, Marshalltown 28 Southeast Polk 30, Indianola 22 Valley, West … Continue reading Iowa high school football scoreboard
Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner is Sunday, Sept. 24
The Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Wildwood Wildwood Golf Course. A ticket is $35 and includes your 5-course meal and wine. Purchase your tickets in person at the Charles City HyVee Customer Service desk OR stop at the Floyd County Farm Bureau office in Charles City. Organizers describe the event this way: “Savor the flavor of farm fresh foods! Join us for a unique dining experience at the Wildwood Golf Course Social Hall. Enjoy the company of neighbors and friends while connecting with the Floyd County farmers who grew the … Continue reading Floyd County Farm to Fork Dinner is Sunday, Sept. 24
Fishing Report: Check under the dock for muskies, DNR suggests
It’s a great time to just be outside in northern Iowa. So, try some. Ice relaxing fishing. Here are the latest Iowa DNR reports on popular fishing spots around here. Clear LakeThe water temperature is 65 degrees. Yellow Bass – Good: Drift a small jig tipped with a piece of crawler or cut bait in 8- to 10-feet of water until you find fish. Try also near the rock reefs. Walleye – Fair: Use a slip bobber and leech or minnow near the rock reefs. Channel Catfish – Fair: Use cut bait or crawlers on the windward side of the … Continue reading Fishing Report: Check under the dock for muskies, DNR suggests
Hawkeye League Bowling: Snap Fitness leaps into first; Doc Slinger’s adjustments get him a 290 game
COMET BOWL, Charles City, IA — Local chiropractor Dr Anthony Slinger made the right adjustments in Week 2 and bowled the top scratch game of this young season for the Hawkeye League, which bowls Thursday nights. Slinger, who has rolled a 300 game before, had a 290 last week. However, it was Snap Fitness that jumped to the top spot in the team standings. Week 2 results from Thursday, Sept. 14, are below: Team name PW PL P+HCP Snap Fitness …. …. . 51 29 6747 Redline Vending …. … Continue reading Hawkeye League Bowling: Snap Fitness leaps into first; Doc Slinger’s adjustments get him a 290 game
CCHS announces homecoming court; schedule
• CHARLES CITY — Homecoming week involves more than a parade, football and re-establishing alumni ties at Charles City High School. In the week beginning Monday, Sept. 18, that is a celebration of Comet Nation, the community will also welcome German exchange students, the marching band will compete for a festival title and the Charles City Hall of Fame will gain members. CCHS will also host a motivational speaker Marc Mero. A former professional wrestler — Johnny B. Badd of World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling — he had abused steroids as well as other drugs and alcohol, suffered … Continue reading CCHS announces homecoming court; schedule
Floyd County VA to discuss office move offer
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will discuss an offer to relocate the VA office at its meeting that begins at 4 p.m. in the Floyd County Courthouse. No further information was available on agenda. Continue reading Floyd County VA to discuss office move offer
NORTH CEDAR REPORTS 