ISU NE Research Farm Highlights Home Demonstration Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5
Extension news release NASHUA – The Annual Home Demonstration Garden Tour at the ISU Northeast Research Farm will run from 4 to 6 PM on August 5th. Cindy Haynes, ISU Horticulturalist, will highlight this year’s garden theme “Donation Gardens” and discuss this year’s vegetable and flower cultivars planted and other gardening techniques. Last year, the ISU NE Research Farm donated over 3100 lbs of marketable produce from less than a tenth of an acre, to local food pantries by the hard work of Iowa Master Gardener volunteers. The field day is free and open to the public and homemade … Continue reading ISU NE Research Farm Highlights Home Demonstration Garden on Saturday, Aug. 5
Research Farm Highlights Crop Markets and Pest Management on Aug. 25
Extension News Release NASHUA – The annual August Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:15 PM. Chad Hart, ISU Economist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on the grain markets. Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension Ag Engineer, follows with tips on grain drying and storage for the upcoming harvest. We will then convene outside for the farm wagon tours; Alison Robertson, Extension plant pathologist, will share crop disease research results from the farm and their practical applications, and Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist, will … Continue reading Research Farm Highlights Crop Markets and Pest Management on Aug. 25
Floyd County ExtensionAugust Calendar
Saturday, August 5 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Home Demonstration Garden Tour Nashua Wednesday, August 9 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Farmland Leasing Meeting Charles City Monday, August 21 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Retirement 1st Step Childcare Training Charles City Friday, August 25, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Annual August Field Day Nashua Continue reading Floyd County ExtensionAugust Calendar
Food safety certification class to be held Oct. 16 in Charles City
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Floyd County will be hosting a ServSafe® food safety certification class in Charles City on October 16, 2017. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Iowa Food Code requirements to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said Nancy Clark, class instructor and ISU Extension and Outreach Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. This eight-hour program aims to train food service professionals about food safety requirements and best practices to meet them.” According to Clark, the program is based on the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® certification program and the Iowa Food Code. The class is … Continue reading Food safety certification class to be held Oct. 16 in Charles City
Floodwaters damage Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area
By the Iowa DNR TRIPOLI, Iowa – Heavy rainfall last weekend in the Wapsipinicon and Plum Creek watersheds in Chickasaw and Bremer counties has caused a 60 foot by 40 foot section of the dike on Martens Lake on the Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area to fail. The breach likely occurred during the night of July 23. The water level on the 255-acre lake is dropping and is nearly two feet below crest. The water level is similar to that when the lake is lowered to manage for vegetation. Flooding caused by the 10-15 inches of rain has made Quail … Continue reading Floodwaters damage Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area
10 things to know this month about Charles City Schools
From the return of a familiar face to Charles City School District finances, here are 10 things to know about Charles City Schools this week: 1. On Aug. 10, Erik Hoefer will begin his new tenure as a Charles City 3rd grade teacher. The popular teacher is returning after retiring in 2016 to attend seminary. He will also be the middle school cross country coach. 2. As of Aug. 1, Rob Pittman and Ryan Fank are co-coaching the Charles City High School wrestling team. 3. Pittman will lead a social studies trip to Peru this year. 4. Brad McKenzie is … Continue reading 10 things to know this month about Charles City Schools
Iowa’s annual pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
By the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources The August roadside survey is the best measurement of Iowa pheasant population. Surveyors watch for hens moving their broods to the road edges to dry off before starting to look for insects. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR. Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey begins on Aug. 1, and after a mild winter and early spring, wildlife experts are cautiously optimistic about what they hope to find. “Our weather this year is nearly identical to what we saw in 2015,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources … Continue reading Iowa’s annual pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
28 tons of trash and more removed from Cedar River
A record 469 volunteers participated in year’s Project AWARE that cleaned trash out of the Cedar River beginning at the Minnesota state line and finishing at Howard’s Woods Recreation Area in Nashua.A summary by the organizers of the July 10-14 effort says 28 tons of trash was removed from the 55 miles of river. That mass tonnage was compiled of: 368 tires 14.9 tons of scrap metal 2.5 tons of recyclables 3.3 tons of trash “We are extremely grateful to Mitchell County Conservation and Floyd County Conservation who handled the scrap metal throughout the week,” said Lynette Seigley, Project AWARE … Continue reading 28 tons of trash and more removed from Cedar River
Services for Gloria Schmidt are Monday
CHARLES CITY — Gloria Schmidt, 79, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Gloria will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Hauser Funeral Home with Pastor Wendy Johannesen of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Continue reading Services for Gloria Schmidt are Monday
Comet softball advances at State
FORT DODGE —The Charles City High School softball team defeated Fairfield 5-4 today to advance in the state tournament. Their next game begins at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Diamond 2 at the Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Shantel Van Hauen lifted the Comets to victory in the 7th inning with a two-strike single to center that scored Tayler Schmidt. The Comets entered the Class 4A bracket as the No. 7 against No. 2 Fairfield. Continue reading Comet softball advances at State
Fair seeking volunteers for Little Hands exhibit
The Floyd County Fair is seeking some volunteers to sit in the Little Hands on The Farm exhibit to help things go smoothly on Thurs, Friday and Saturday. You can go to the fair Facebook page message them if you would be willing to help for a couple hours or more. Continue reading Fair seeking volunteers for Little Hands exhibit
Floyd County Fair Royalty Day is Tuesday, July 18
CHARLES CITY — Sure, the Floyd County Fair’s opening day is Wednesday, but Tuesday, July 18, is Royalty Day, judgment day for non-livestock entries and show time for pets and 4-Hers. The new Youth Enrichment Center will open at 9 a.m. for booth set-up and agronomy comments are at noon. Judging for all non-livestock exhibits begins at 1 p.m. in the Brick Building. The static entry club schedule is: Llove Those Llamas and W. St. Charles Feeders at noon. Floyd Co. Marksmen and Floyd Farmers at 12:30 p.m. Riverton Lucky Clovers and Jolly Ranchers at 1 p.m. Ulster Future Leaders … Continue reading Floyd County Fair Royalty Day is Tuesday, July 18
Floyd County Fair announces new carnival
The Floyd County Fair has a new carnival this year with more rides, vending and attractions, organizers announced on the Fair Facebook page. Unlimited daily wristband specials will be offered for $25 on Wednesday- Friday from 5-9 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. on Saturday. An all-5-wristband session will be offered for $85, July 19-22. Continue reading Floyd County Fair announces new carnival
New pastor to begin in August at St. John Evangelical
CHARLES CITY — St. John Evangelical Church has a new pastor. The Rev. Russ Leeper will begin in mid-August. According to the church’s website, Leeper has served congregations in Nebraska and Wisconsin. Before being called to Spooner, Wis., he was the pastor of Burke Lutheran Church in Madison, Wis., for nearly 10 years. His wife, Susan, is a middle school math teacher. They’re both originally from Iowa and love canoeing and hiking in the north woods. “I always challenge myself as a preacher and worship leader to proclaim the gospel in ways that are authentic, relevant and interesting while at … Continue reading New pastor to begin in August at St. John Evangelical
Rockford, Charles City and Central Springs among students developing businesses
The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 19-23. The academy is offered annually and free to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored by John Pappajohn. In it’s fifth year, the week-long academy included 15 participating high school students. They stayed in NIACC’s student housing or received gas cards to help cover the week’s travel from their homes. The participants and schools represented were: Sadie and Samuel Arickx, Rockford Senior High Carissa Blake and Bekka Reams, St. Ansgar High School Madison Daniels and … Continue reading Rockford, Charles City and Central Springs among students developing businesses
Fishing tips from the DNR
Making plans for summer getaways with family and friends? Add fishing to your list. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip. The best fishing is early in the morning or later in the evening and after dark. Like anglers, fish adjust to the heat. “Fish will move to deep water to cool off during the brightest, hottest part of the day,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau. Look for fish in the outside edge of weed beds or structure, near shade during the day. … Continue reading Fishing tips from the DNR
Steinbach: Praying and staying between the lines on the high road of life
North Cedar Reports is proud to present its readers with this link to Chris Steinbach’s writings on his website Brome Hill. He describes Brome Hill this way: “Brome Hill is the home for whatever is on my mind. I am an old farm boy and former reporter and editor at newspapers in Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Idaho. My interests include reading, writing, bicycling and current events. The name Brome Hill comes from a field on the farm where I grew up …” Click here for his column “Praying and staying between the lines on the high road of … Continue reading Steinbach: Praying and staying between the lines on the high road of life
Comet softball tops No. 1 to go to State
Charles City softball not only is advancing to the State Tournament, the Comets did it by knocking off the top-ranked team. No. 14 Charles City defeated No. 1 Benton, 2-1, on Tuesday. “This team believed they could win and they did!” head coach Brian Bohlen said on Twitter. “I couldn’t be more proud.” Charles City’s first round game begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Buena Vista University against second-seeded Fairfield (33-9). The Comets (32-6) are seeded seventh. Continue reading Comet softball tops No. 1 to go to State
CC Mayor: Charles City progress — Looking backward, looking forward
By James A. Erb, Charles City mayor The Summer of 2017 has already seen quite a bit of progress in the Charles City area. Here are some of the highlights thus far: The Mark Kuhn Family has reopened the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club which features a tennis court that resembles the famous Wimbledon. It has now been named, the “Alex J. Kuhn Court of Dreams” during a two day invitational at the court. As an extra bonus, the event was covered by CBS News which showcased the talents of top-ranked juniors from Iowa and Minnesota. The McQuillen Place … Continue reading CC Mayor: Charles City progress — Looking backward, looking forward
Services for Logan Luft are Wednesday, July 12
CHARLES CITY — Logan Christian Luft, 15, was born April 21, 2002, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. He was the beloved son of Leonard and Wendy Luft and big brother to Landon, 13, and Lilly, 12. Logan passed away July 5, 2017 following an ATV accident on July 4, 2017. Logan attended Charles City Middle school where he was a student ambassador, sang in the choir, and a member of the local fishing club. He excelled academically and was described as dynamic, polite and respectful by his teachers. Over the last year, he spent a great … Continue reading Services for Logan Luft are Wednesday, July 12
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