Hawkeye Bowling: Brockney takes the lead
COMET BOWL, Charles City, IA — Week 1 was good for team YOLI bowler Dave Brockney, who scored the highest scratch series (736) and tied teammate Rob Gillespie for the highest scratch game (279). Their team, however, came in second to Cambrex in the Hawkeye League standings. The Thursday night league began its season Thursday, Sept. 7. Week 2 results from Thursday, Sept. 14, are pending. Team name PW PL P+HCP Cambrex …. …. …. … 33 7 3526 YOLI …. …. …. …. …. . 28 … Continue reading Hawkeye Bowling: Brockney takes the lead
Bowling: Team 6 leads Sunday Nite Mixed League
Team 6 leads the Comet Bowl’s Sunday Nite Mixed League after The Sept. 10 session. Results are below: (TEAM: points won – points lost / pins + HDCP) Team 6 ………………..4 – 0 / 2285 Idler Trucking …….3 – 1 / 2228 Mitchell Family Show Cattle ……….2 -2 / 2234 Comet Bowl ……….2 -2 / 2143 Vetter Farms ……..1 – 3 / 2152 Team 5 ……………….0 – 4 / 2111 LANE ASSIGNMENTS Sept. 10: Lanes 3-4: Team 5 vs, Comet Bowl; Lanes 5-6: Idler Trucking vs. Team 6; Lanes 7-8: Vetter Farms vs Mitchell Family Sept. 17: Lanes 3-4: Mitchell Farms vs. … Continue reading Bowling: Team 6 leads Sunday Nite Mixed League
CCHS announces Homecoming dress up days
Charles City Homecoming will be celebrated Sept. 18 – 23, and organizers are encouraging students, faculty, staff and the community to participate in the following theme days. Monday, Sept. 18 – Class Colors Day Purple — Grades 4, 8, 12 (Purple) Blue — Grades 3, 7, 11 Green — Grades 2, 6, 10 Red — Grades 1, 5, 9 Yellow — Kindergarten Pink — Preschool Staff will wear Black with white accents Tuesday, Sept. 19 – America Day Red, white & blue (patriotic) Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Character Day Thursday, Sept. 21- Generations Day Freshmen: babies Sophomores: toddlers Juniors: adults … Continue reading CCHS announces Homecoming dress up days
Benefit for Katie Blackdeer is Oct. 14 at Rudd Gym
Charles City and District 3 Stats and standings after week 3
CLASS 3A DISTRICT 3 STATISTICS after week 3 TEAM TOTALS: Passing yards — Independence 591, Benton 504, South Tama 313, Charles City 256, Waverly-Shell Rock 255, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 254, Decorah 179, Vinton-Shellsburg 141. Passing TDs — Waverly-Shell Rock 7 29, Benton 6 30, Independence 6 75, South Tama 3 76, Charles City 2 60, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 2 39, Decorah 1 18, Vinton-Shellsburg 1 76. Longest passing TDs — South Tama 76, Vinton-Shellsburg 76, Independence 75, Charles City 60, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 39, Benton 30, Waverly-Shell Rock 29, Decorah 18. Rushing (carries-yards) — Decorah 128-855, Waverly-Shell Rock 115-731, Independence … Continue reading Charles City and District 3 Stats and standings after week 3
It’s Homecoming Week at Nashua-Plainfield
NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield 2017 Homecoming Court is, pictured above, Caleb Lines and Kylie Laube, Dayton Hansen and Kaylee Cerwinske, Mason Hyde and Morgan Kapping, Dawson Schmitt and Ashton Lamborn, and Tristen Brase and Emma Sinnwell. HOMECOMING WEEK SPORTING EVENTS Tuesday, Sept. 12 5 p.m. — Girls cross country varsity meet at the Mitchell County Nature Center 5:30 p.m. — Boys cross country varsity meet 7 p.m. — Varsity volleyball vs. Osage at home Friday, Sept. 18 7 p.m. — Homecoming football game vs. Rockford Saturday, Sept. 19 9 a.m. — Home varsity volleyball tournament Continue reading It’s Homecoming Week at Nashua-Plainfield
Floyd County Extension and OutreachSeptember 2017 Calendarp
Monday, Sept. 11 3:15-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Charles City Charles City 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Tuesday, Sept. 12 3-5 p.m. Clover Kids – Nora Springs Nora Springs 5-7 p.m. Record Book Judging Charles City Monday, Sept. 18 5:15-6 p.m. 4-H Committee Meeting Charles City 6-7:30 p.m. 4-H Leader’s Meeting Charles City Tuesday, Sept. 19 3-5 p.m. Clover Kids – RRMR Rockford 6:30- 8 p.m. Floyd County Extension Council meeting Charles City Continue reading Floyd County Extension and OutreachSeptember 2017 Calendarp
5 things to know about Monday’s CC School Board meeting
The Charles City School Board’s regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in the Charles City Middle School gather space, 7th grade learning studio. That is on the north end of the school on the first floor.Here are 5 things to know about Monday’s meeting: 1. High school senior Falyn Knecht, a CCHS senior, will be sworn in as the student member of the School Board. She will serve until the final regular meeting in May. She can join board discussions, but can’t vote and can’t participate in closed sessions. She is supposed to communicate board decisions to … Continue reading 5 things to know about Monday’s CC School Board meeting
Home art tour being offered Sept. 24 in Charles City
Charles City has become known for its wide variety of public art, especially in Central Park and along the riverfront. However, a vast number of art treasures reside with private collections in town as well. On Sunday, Sept. 24, five Charles City homes will be opening their homes for public viewing of their private collections. The Design Committee of Community Revitalization has organized its first Home Art Tour to showcase some of the fine art collectibles in town. Five homes will be featured in this year’s tour, with the public able to check out the art collections in each between … Continue reading Home art tour being offered Sept. 24 in Charles City
Rockford, North Butler and Nashua-Plainfield notch 3 football loses
Rockford, North Butler and Nashua-Plainfield were swept Friday night in Class A District 3. Grundy Center defeated Rockford 49-0. Saint Ansgar squeaked past Nashua-Plainfield 35-32. West Hancock, Britt defeated North Butler, Greene 62-18. Below are more Class A scores from Sept. 8: CLASS A: District 1 Akron-Westfield 26, Woodbury Central, Moville 0 Gehlen Catholic, LeMars 35, West Monona 6 West Sioux, Hawarden 56, Lawton-Bronson 12 Westwood, Sloan at Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto District 2 Bishop Garrigan, Algona 32, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 6 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 27, South O’Brien, Paullina 14 Ridge View 45, North Union 0 St. Edmond, Fort Dodge 27, MMCRU 20 … Continue reading Rockford, North Butler and Nashua-Plainfield notch 3 football loses
No-quit Comet football falls in Tama
Two late scores by South Tama gave the Trojans a 29-20 win over the Charles City Comets in Friday night football action. Charles City is now 1-2 overall and 0-1 in Class 3A District 3. The game featured Charles City’s Seth Niichel returning an interception for a touchdown to give the Comets a 20-13 early in the fourth quarter. South Tama scored 16 unanswered points to close out the game. When a Comet pitch went awry, the Trojans took the lead on a safety with less than 5 minutes left in the game. They put the game out of reach … Continue reading No-quit Comet football falls in Tama
NEIAC Volleyball standings and scores as of Sept. 5
NEIAC STANDINGS (Team … wins-losses-ties) Waverly-Shell Rock … 8 – 1 – 0 New Hampton …………. 7 – 2 – 0 Decorah ……………………. 3 – 3 – 0 Oelwein ……………………. 5 – 6 – 0 Charles City ……………….4 – 6 – 0 Waukon ……………………. 2 – 4 – 2 Crestwood ………………… 0 – 2 – 0 CHARLES CITY SCORES/SCHEDULE W – 08/26, home – Charles City 2, Decorah 0 W – 08/26, home – Charles City 2, Mason City 0 L – 08/26, home – Iowa Falls-Alden 2, Charles City 1 W – 08/26, home – Charles City 2, Iowa City, … Continue reading NEIAC Volleyball standings and scores as of Sept. 5
Comet football third in district in passing and rushing yards
After week 2, the Charles City Comets football team is third in rushing yards and in passing yards among district rivals. Comet quarterback Mike Cranshaw’s 180 total yards passing has him in third behind Independence and Benton’s signal callers. See a round up of team and individual statistics after week 2 below: CLASS 3A DISTRICT 3 STATISTICS after week 2 TEAM TOTALS: Passing yards — Independence 377, Benton 330, Charles City 180, South Tama 180, Xavier 172, Waverly-Shell Rock 145, Decorah 128, Vinton-Shellsburg 114. Rushing yards — Independence 602, Decorah 546, Waverly-Shell Rock 476, Charles City 405, Xavier, Cedar Rapids 360, … Continue reading Comet football third in district in passing and rushing yards
Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler football teams undefeated after week 2; Class A District 3 stats and standings
Three Class A District 3 teams remain undefeated after week 2 of the 2017 season. Two will face each other as St. Ansgar hosts Nashua-Plainfield Friday night. North Butler will put its 2-0 start on the line against winless West Hancock. Here is the season so far, by the numbers: CLASS A DISTRICT 3 OVERALL STANDINGS TEAM: WIN – LOSS Saint Ansgar: 2-0 Newman Catholic: 2-0 North Butler: 2-0 Grundy Center: 1-1 Nashua-Plainfield: 1-1 West Fork, Sheffield: 1-1 Rockford: 0-2 West Hancock: 0-2 Week 2 scores Central Springs 36, Rockford 21 ( (ND)) Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 40, West Hancock, Britt 0 ( … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield and North Butler football teams undefeated after week 2; Class A District 3 stats and standings
Charles City wins, plus all District 3 football scores
Friday, Sept. 1 games in Class 3, District 3: Charles City 35, Osage 20 (Non-district) Benton Community 17, Marion 14 (ND) Decorah 14, Crestwood, Cresco 6 (ND) Independence 35, Clear Creek-Amana 7 (ND) Union, La Porte City 42, Vinton-Shellsburg 14 (ND) Waverly-Shell Rock 27, North Fayette Valley 7 (ND) Williamsburg 49, South Tama County, Tama 13 (ND) Xavier, Cedar Rapids 16, Linn-Mar, Marion 0 (ND) Class 3, District 3 overall standings TEAM: WIN – LOSS Benton Community: 2 – 0 Vinton-Shellsburg: 2 – 0 Waverly-Shell Rock: 2 – 0 Xavier, Cedar Rapids: 2 – 0 Decorah: 2 – 0 Charles … Continue reading Charles City wins, plus all District 3 football scores
Charles City 2017-18 Football Schedule
The Charles City Comets football team begins its 2017 campaign Friday, Aug. 25, on the road in New Hampton. This season the Comets varsity in the regular season will face New Hampton, Osage, South Tama, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Independence (Homecoming), Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock. Charles City is hoping to return to the postseason after coming up short with a 3-6 2016 campaign. Their wins were over South Tama, Independence and Vinton-Shellsburg. Comets entering their senior season include: Mike Cranshaw (9), Derek Milligan (11), Theo Arndt (12), Tyreque Baker (22), Jalen Jones (25), Tre Walker (30), Sam Niichel … Continue reading Charles City 2017-18 Football Schedule
CCFD responds to fire call at Joslin and Hulin Streets
The Charles City Fire Department responded to at emergency call at about 10 a.m. Sunday at a house at Joslin and Hulin Streets. The department responded with two trucks and no smoke or flame was obvious. Firefighters entered through the front door where they set up a large fan. By 9:15 a.m, they packed up the fan, put away equipment and departed. Firefighters said it was a cooking fire. No injuries or serious damage. Continue reading CCFD responds to fire call at Joslin and Hulin Streets
Telephone operator, farmer and mother Ruth Duncan dies at 90
Ruth Duncan, 90, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City A funeral service for Ruth Duncan will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Erik Hoefer officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday. Ruth Velma (Brinkman) Duncan was born on May 17, 1927 on the family … Continue reading Telephone operator, farmer and mother Ruth Duncan dies at 90
Dean Butterfield, longtime Charles City teacher, dies at 85
Dean Butterfield, 85, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Dean Butterfield will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page and Pastor Bill McLeland officiating. Visitation will be at Bethany Alliance Church from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the service on Friday. Dean LaVerne Butterfield was born November 3, 1931 on a small farm near Walker, Iowa. He later moved with his family to Independence, Iowa, where he graduated from high School … Continue reading Dean Butterfield, longtime Charles City teacher, dies at 85
Fun-loving Buzz Hendrickson dies at 81
Boyd “Buzz” Hendrickson, 81, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home. A funeral Mass for Buzz Hendrickson will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Wednesday. Boyd Arthur “Buzz” Hendrickson, the son of Iliff and Ida Mae (Holt) Hendrickson, was born August … Continue reading Fun-loving Buzz Hendrickson dies at 81
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