Fire damages Charles City home; two cats rescued
News release from the Charles City Fire Department: CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of a house fire at 902 E St. The fire was reported by a neighbor via 911, and the CCFD was dispatched at 10:43 on Wednesday morning. On arrival, firefighters reported smoke coming from the exterior roof vents of the residence. Firefighters made an interior attack, and found fire near the ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom areas, making a quick knock down of the majority of the fire. It was found that some fire had spread up … Continue reading Fire damages Charles City home; two cats rescued
Charles City Independence day weekend events
Saturday, July 1 8 a.m. — Charles City Bike Ride Cost $5, meet at First Security Bank & Trust, 3 routes to choice: 26, 33, or 55 miles; (641) 330-9228/rjneal@myomnitel.com 9 a.m. — Farmers Market in Central Park 11 a.m to 3 p.m. — Tennis Tournament at Sportsmen’s Park. Cost $10/team. Brian Parrott at (503) 963- 3203/gobonfire@aol.com 1 p.m. — 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Charles City new Middle School Competition Gym 1:30 p.m. — Dedication Ceremony of the Assembly of the Revival art piece. Public reception to follow at the Charles City Arts Center 7 p.m. — … Continue reading Charles City Independence day weekend events
Floyd County to discuss drone purchase
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet in a workshop meeting at 9 a.m. Monday 26, in the Floyd County Courthouse Board Room . The agenda includes a discussion regarding Emergency Management purchasing of a drone and camera . Also on the agenda are firework permit applications , a County Attorney appointment to the Civil Service Commission , an employee resignation and two new hirees , and the sale of the Hummel property. Continue reading Floyd County to discuss drone purchase
PROPOSAL: RAGBRAI beverage garden to set up near Central Park
CHARLES CITY — A beverage garden will be in the alley behind Dean Jewelers and Radio Shack when RAGBRAI bicycle riders spend the night in Charles City on Wednesday, July 26, according to a proposal being presented at Monday’s Charles City Council meeting. This planning session begins at 6 p.m in City Hall. The proposal says the garden will serve beer and malt beverages in cans from noon July 26 to midnight. Live music in Central Park will begin at 1 p.m., ending at 11:30 p.m. Continue reading PROPOSAL: RAGBRAI beverage garden to set up near Central Park
10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City School Board meeting
UPDATE (Tuesday, June 27): The School Board approved all items up for a vote Monday night. It took no action regarding the placemaker repurposing proposal from the city. From RAGBRAI emergency contingencies to the superintendent’s pay, here are 10 things to know about the Charles City School Board meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, in the 7th grade learning studio at the middle school. 1. All of the district’s schools and the North Grand Building will be emergency shelters for RAGBRAI visitors to Charles City in case of severe weather or other emergency on July 26 if … Continue reading 10 things you should know about Monday’s Charles City School Board meeting
Thunderstorms today, tonight
Today’s forecast in the Charles City area is warning about sketchy weather today. The National Weather Service says there will be periods of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm. The predicted high temperature will be ear 83. Then tonight showers and thunderstorms ate likely, mainly before 11 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Continue reading Thunderstorms today, tonight
Law enforcement to send out additional patrols for July 4
The Charles City Police Department has posted this news release: Because the high fatality rate over recent Fourth of July holidays there will be additional law enforcement on Iowa’s roads as well as the entire nation. The most recent information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that nationally over the 2015 Fourth of July holiday (6 p.m. July 2 – 6 a.m. July 6) 146 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, and 92 people died in crashes involving at least one … Continue reading Law enforcement to send out additional patrols for July 4
Charles City Historic Preservation Commission to meet at 4 p.m.
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 4 p.m. at the Community Development Office at 401 N.Main St. Topics on the agenda include the Preservation Iowa Summit, Riverside Cemetery , the National Register Nomination for 500 North Grand and student membership on the commission. Continue reading Charles City Historic Preservation Commission to meet at 4 p.m.
Weather scuttles CC swimming lessons today
Swimming lessons have been cancelled at Lions Park Pool in Charles City for today, June 21 due to the weather Continue reading Weather scuttles CC swimming lessons today
Charles City awaits Army Corps of Engineers direction on trailway bridge
CHARLES CITY — No definitive date has been set for the demolition of the Charley Western Trailway Bridge as the city awaits an answer from the Army Corps of Engineers. “We need to do some additional prep work now and have the area inspected for endangered wood turtles,” City Administrator Steve Diers said Tuesday. “We have a firm lined up to do that inspection but we are also waiting on comments from the Army Corp of Engineers to see if they have any wildlife inspection requirements before we move forward.” If the inspection turns up evidence indicating the bridge area … Continue reading Charles City awaits Army Corps of Engineers direction on trailway bridge
Lindaman asks for change of venue, an assistant attorney
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City man whose third-degree sexual abuse conviction was overturned by the Iowa Supreme Court because the district court didn’t adequately warn him about representing himself intends to do it again. This time, however, he wants a court-appointed attorney to assist him at his retrial. “The defendant asks for the assistance of counsel in a second chair position until such time as the attorney has shown a mastery of the facts and law implicit in this matter,” Lindaman wrote in his motion. Former two-time candidate for local elected office and convicted felon Doug Lindaman, 61, filed … Continue reading Lindaman asks for change of venue, an assistant attorney
Bridge demise forces Firecracker 5 re-route
CHARLES CITY — The demise of the Charley Western Trailway bridge over the Cedar River is rerouting this year’s Firecracker 5 race. City staff recommend approving changes presented last week by Community Development Director Mark Wicks. The new route will require closure of Owen and Jung Streets as well as Salsbury from Clark to Owen from 7-9 a.m. July 4. There are two races scheduled. One is 5 miles and the other is a 5K. Both begin at 7:30 a.m. on Salsbury/Comet Drive. The 5-mile race route is: North on the Charley Western Trailway Turn onto 11th Avenue and do … Continue reading Bridge demise forces Firecracker 5 re-route
Turtle may need protection during Charley Western bridge demolition
CHARLES CITY — A turtle species that’s endangered in Iowa might be hanging out by the crumbling Charley Western Trailway bridge. So, before demolishing the span, the city needs to know for certain whether wood turtles frequent the area. The Charles City Council learned last week that the city needs a trained biologist to conduct an environmental assessment. “The DNR has conducted an environmental review concerning the proposed bridge demolition project,” City Administrator Steve Diers wrote in his update to the council. “The state-endangered wood turtle is known to occur in the vicinity of the Cedar River in Floyd County. … Continue reading Turtle may need protection during Charley Western bridge demolition
Area fishing report
This weekly fishing report is compiled by the Iowa DNR from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Cedar River (above Nashua) Water clarity is improving with temperatures in the mid 70’s. Water levels bumped up with recent rain. Walleye – Good: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or twister tail below dams in the pockets. Channel Catfish- Good: Use dead chubs or stink bait fished from shore under a bobber. Find fish in brush piles and backwater areas. Smallmouth Bass- Good: Smallmouth are hitting everything that hits the water. Fish around brush piles for a whopper. Black Crappie – Fair: Use … Continue reading Area fishing report
CC MAYOR: The best of times and the worst of times
By James Erb, Charles City Mayor To say we are in the midst of one of the busiest and best summer seasons in the history of our town is only to state the obvious. A majority of the events were conceived of and originated in the recent past. In addition, the new sculpture, Revival, will be dedicated on July 1st and RAGBRAI will be staying overnight in Charles City as part of the bike trip across Iowa. This marks RAGBRAI’s fourth visit to Charles City in recent times; the other visits being in 1996, 2002, and 2010. This list … Continue reading CC MAYOR: The best of times and the worst of times
Charles City School Board approves Thomson option for North Grand building
CHARLES CITY -— Charley Thomson and his partners are now the proud owners of an option to purchase the historic building that had been home to the Charles City Middle School until last year. The Charles City School Board approved the agreement by a 4-1 vote Monday night. Jim Frisbie cast the lone nay vote. The board tabled a discussion about a city of Charles City proposal to work with a “PlaceMaker” to come up with a new repurposing plan for the North Grand building. Whether the board will still consider the city’s idea is yet to be seen, Superintendent … Continue reading Charles City School Board approves Thomson option for North Grand building
Nashua firefighters will fill your pool
NASHUA — This note is posted on the city of Nashua Facebook page: “The Fire Department is filling pools within the next two weeks. If you need yours filled, contact City Hall.” Although there are storms in the forecast the rest of the week, the high temps will be in the high 80s and low 90s. The City Hall phone number is 435-4156. Continue reading Nashua firefighters will fill your pool
Services for Vi Kingery, 85, begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13
CHARLES CITY — Viola “Vi” Kingery, 85, of Charles City, died from complications of ALS on Friday, June 9, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Funeral services for Viola Kingery will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will take place at Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home and will also be one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Viola “Vi” Blanche (Blum) Kingery was born November … Continue reading Services for Vi Kingery, 85, begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13
Elma teen dies in hunting accident, funeral services are Thursday
ELMA — Daryl Zimmerman Martin, 17, of Elma, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, in a hunting accident in South Dakota. Funeral services for Daryl Martin will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Meadow Run Mennonite Church, 160th Street and Douglas Avenue, Elma, with the family meeting at the Martin home at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be at the Noah Martin home, 6474 175th Street, Elma Iowa 50628 on Wednesday, June 14 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Daryl Zimmerman Martin was born April 23, 2000, at Elma, the son of … Continue reading Elma teen dies in hunting accident, funeral services are Thursday
Celebrate Kenny Heitz’s 70th birthday
CHARLES CITY — The family of Kenny Heitz invites the community to celebrate his 70th birthday at the Charles City VFW from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. “We will be serving picnic food and the bar will be open for drinks to be purchased,” a flier posted by the family at Hy-Vee says. “No gifts please. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces.” Continue reading Celebrate Kenny Heitz’s 70th birthday
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