Trinity to host Free chamber orchestra Czech music concert on July 15
CHARLES CITY — Trinity United Methodist Church will host the first concert of Cedar Valley Chamber Music’s “Shall We Dance” series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Admission is free. The program for the “Dancing Czech to Czech” concert will be: Suk: String Quartet Movement (1915) Schulhoff: Concertino (1925) Dvorak: String Sextet, Op. 48 (1878) Continue reading Trinity to host Free chamber orchestra Czech music concert on July 15
Steven O. Gemaehlich passes away at age 58
CHARLES CITY — Steven O. Gemaehlich, 58, of Charles City, Iowa, died July 6, 2017, at Hospice of North Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, Iowa For more information contact Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. Charles City, Iowa 50616, 641-228-4211 http://www.Fullertonfh.com, Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes Continue reading Steven O. Gemaehlich passes away at age 58
Bridge Church VBS: Gadgets and Gizmos, July 31-Aug. 4
CHARLES CITY — Bridge Church will host “Gadgets and Gizmos” vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 4. It’s for children entering kindergarten through grade 5. The church is at 913 S. Main St. Preregistration began July 1. You can register by clicking here. Continue reading Bridge Church VBS: Gadgets and Gizmos, July 31-Aug. 4
Messiah Lutheran Vacation Bible School is July 11-12
CHARLES CITY — Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting Splash in God’s Word vacation Bible school from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, through Thursday, July 13. It’s for children between the ages of 4-10. The church is at 705 Third Ave., Charles City. Call 641-228-6772 for more information. Continue reading Messiah Lutheran Vacation Bible School is July 11-12
Dale Miller passes at age 71
Dale Miller, 71, of Charles City passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2017. A funeral service for Dale will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. A visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home. Dale Gene Miller was born January 28, 1946 in Charles City, Iowa to Victor and Helen (Horn) Miller. He … Continue reading Dale Miller passes at age 71
CC murder suspect arrested in Chicago
Last night, the Chicago Police Department took Antoine Williams, age 36, into custody on a warrant for 1st degree murder issued from an incident which took place in Charles City on June 30 at 9:46 am in the 2100 block of Clarkview Drive, according to a Facebook post by the Charles City Police. The Chicago Police Department does not have any current charges of their own on the subject. ” We would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance in the days following the incident,” the post says. Continue reading CC murder suspect arrested in Chicago
McQuillen clock tower lifted into place
A new clock tower was lifted into place this morning in downtown Charles City. Although not full, sidewalks facing McQuillen Place attracted spectators as a crane prepared for the big lift. Early spectators got to watch an initial lift moving the tower from behind McQuillen to a staging point on the street. The crane was then repositioned for the final lift and the tower was in place before 9:30 a.m. Developer Charley Thompson, center in the black suit crosses Main Street to watch the final lift of the clocktower to the top of McQuillen Place. The final lift: Continue reading McQuillen clock tower lifted into place
Police release name of man killed in CC
CHARLES CITY — Police have released the identity of the man killed June 30 in the 2100 block of Clarkview. Charles City Police officers responding to a report of shots fired at 9:46 p.m. found Nathaniel Fleming, 36, whose last residence address was Mason City. He was transported by ambulance to the Floyd County Medical Center and pronounced dead. An arrest warrant for Antoine Williams, 36, accuses him of 1st degree murder. A post on the police department’s Facebook page on Tuesday says: “We had asked the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle, a red 2006 Chev Equinox. This vehicle … Continue reading Police release name of man killed in CC
Family to donate organs of CCHS freshman after ATV crash
CHARLES CITY — A vigil begins at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Sunset Pond at 507 Sunset Place in memory of Logan Luft, who was terminally injured in an ATV accident on July 4. He has been declared brain dead and his family is donating his organs to save other lives. A boy who was beginning his high school career this fall has been declared brain dead after an ATV crash, according to an email sent out by the Charles City Community School District. His family is donating his organs to save others. “Logan Luft, a student who was entering the … Continue reading Family to donate organs of CCHS freshman after ATV crash
PHOTO GALLERY: Charles City Fourth of July Parade
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10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City Council meeting
The Charles City Council meets at 6 p.m. City Hall to vote on, among other things, banning use of consumer fireworks in city limits, but allow the sale. Here is a list of 10 things you should know about the council meeting. 1. The clock tower for McQuillen Place will be lifted into position around 9 a.m. Thursday, provided weather and the crane cooperate. Developer Charley Thompson has requested the temporary closure of the Main and Clark Streets so a crane can be brought in to lift the tower in place. No date was included in the City Council documents … Continue reading 10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City Council meeting
Matt Foxen, husband of 59 years Korean War vet, passes at age 84
CHARLES CITY — Matthew “Matt” Foxen, 84, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Matt Foxen will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. Matthew Theodore Foxen, the son of Matthew and Agnes (Spoden) Foxen, was born August 11, 1932, in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from Osage High School in 1950 and enlisted into the … Continue reading Matt Foxen, husband of 59 years Korean War vet, passes at age 84
City League Finale: Pixies heat up the diamonds
City League softball came to end for this season at Sportsmen’s Park in Charles City. Pictured are scenes from Pixie League play. Click on any photo below to begin a slideshow. Photos by Chris Baldus. For reprints, contact news@northcedarreports.com Continue reading City League Finale: Pixies heat up the diamonds
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Man wanted in Charles City killing
CHARLES CITY — An arrest warrant has been issued in a fatal shooting Friday night for a 36-year-old man who is nearly 7 feet tall and was released on his own recognizance in May in a third-degree theft case. Antoine Williams is 6 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 250 pounds and black. He’s considered armed and dangerous, a Facebook post from the Charles City Police says. A warrant has been issued for 1st degree murder for Williams. Williams is considered armed and dangerous and may be in a red 2006 Chevy Equinox with Iowa plate DOW568, police say. “Please do … Continue reading Man wanted in Charles City killing
Vivian Greenzweig, active community volunteer, passes at age 98
CHARLES CITY — Vivian Greenzweig, 98, of Charles City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Vivian Greenzweig will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City with Pastor Wendy Johannesen from West St. Charles United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday. Flora Vivian (Coyier) Greenzweig was born September 4, 1918 in Clear Lake, Iowa to Guy Andrew … Continue reading Vivian Greenzweig, active community volunteer, passes at age 98
Chief telephone operator Colleen Gebel, beloved grandmother passes at age 83
CHARLES CITY — Colleen Welch Gebel, 83, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Colleen will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Father Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City and continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Mary Colleen Welch was born on May … Continue reading Chief telephone operator Colleen Gebel, beloved grandmother passes at age 83
NEIC Softball Standings
Standings as of July 2 TEAM Results – CONF – OVERALL W-L Pct. ||. W-L Pct Charles City – 15-2 | 0.882 || 29-6 | 0.829 Crestwood – 15-3 | 0.833 || 22-8 | 0.733 Waverly-SR – 12-6 | 0.667 || 22-16 | 0.579 New Hampton – 11-7 | 0.611 || 24-14 | 0.632 Decorah – 5-12 | 0.294 || 9-17 | 0.346 Waukon – 3-15 | 0.167 || 7-24 | 0.226 Oelwein – 1-17 | 0.056 || 4-25 | 0.138 Continue reading NEIC Softball Standings
NEIC BASEBALL STANDINGS & Scores
CONFERENCE STANDINGS (June 29) W-L | Pct. New Hampton – 13-1 | 0.929 Waverly-SR – 10-2 | 0.833 Decorah – 10-4 | 0.714 Charles City – 5-7 | 0.417 Oelwein – 4-8 | 0.333 Crestwood – 4-11 | 0.267 Waukon – 0-13 | 0.000 OVERALL RECORDS (June 30) W-L | Pct. New Hampton – 24-2 | 0.923 Waverly-SR … Continue reading NEIC BASEBALL STANDINGS & Scores
High school softball postseason begins
District play for Iowa high school softball begins next week. Here are the matchups for area teams: Class 1A, Region 4 Nashua-Plainfield travels Monday, July 3, for a 5:30 p.m. first-round game against host Dunkerton. The winner will play Clarksville on the Indians’ home field at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. The Huskies could face Rockford or Riceville in round three. Rockford will host Riceville in the first round at 7 p.m. Monday, July 3. North Butler starts its play in the second round at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at home. The Bearcats will play the winner of the … Continue reading High school softball postseason begins
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