‘Placemaker’ could be answer to former Charles City Middle School problem
CHARLES CITY — The clamor of sneakers on polished terrazzo floors, lockers slapping shut, and fledgling teenagers chattering is gone. Hollow echoes mostly fill the former home of the Charles City Middle School. It’s been nearly a full school year since CCMS moved to its new campus. Despite all the meetings and professional study of community facilities, needs and wants, the future of the 1931 art deco building at 500 N. Grand Ave remains uncertain. Charles City Administrator Steve Diers suggests that a professional “placemaker” might be the missing link to getting city and school district leaders to finally back … Continue reading ‘Placemaker’ could be answer to former Charles City Middle School problem
CC Foster Grandparent Marlene M. (Sido) Mohring passes at 76
CHARLES CITY — Marlene M. (Sido) Mohring, 76, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. There will be no services for Marlene per her wishes and inurnment will be at a later date at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural Greene, Iowa. Marlene Mabel (Sido) Mohring, the daughter of Lloyd and Mabel (Priebe) Sido, was born April 8, 1941 in Rockford, Iowa. She graduated from Rudd, Rockford, Marble Rock High School in 1959. Marlene was united in marriage to Alfred Mohring and this union was blessed with two children, Kevin … Continue reading CC Foster Grandparent Marlene M. (Sido) Mohring passes at 76
Photo Gallery: Charles City Girls Youth Softball begins
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Girls Youth Softball league games have begun. Click on any photo below to enlarge and to start a slideshow. Photo reprints are available by contacting Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com Continue reading Photo Gallery: Charles City Girls Youth Softball begins
Charles City students to present Riverside Cemetery projects Friday
Charles City eighth graders film some video of Riverside Cemetery using a drone. — Photo courtesy of Ryan Rahmiller CHARLES CITY — Riverside Cemetery will be a lively place Friday. Eighth graders are making sure of that. Since October, these Charles City Middle School students have been working on meeting many needs at the cemetery through their project dubbed “Tomb It May Concern.” “The students have been working so hard on their chosen projects and we have had many successes and acknowledgments from the community,” says an email to parents from the eighth-grade teaching team of Ryan and Amanda Rahmiller, … Continue reading Charles City students to present Riverside Cemetery projects Friday
Lions Field Pool to open for Memorial Day
CHARLES CITY — The Lions Field Pool will open for the 2017 season at 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, but then it will close until school is out for the summer. Because school is still in session in Charles City, the pool will be closed Tuesday, May 30, through Friday, June 2, and will reopen Saturday, June 3, for the season. General swim hours are 1-7 p.m. daily. The pool may close early on days of inclement weather, or when the water or air temperatures are below 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Call the pool at 641-257-1188 with questions or for emergencies, … Continue reading Lions Field Pool to open for Memorial Day
5 things to know today
It will be mostly sunny today with an expected high of 71. There is a 20% chance of showers tonight. Friday’s forecast has a 30% chance of showers and expected high of 74. Friday’s Party in the Park Will have a dance floor to go along with its live music by The Chocolate Crackers from 5-7 p.m. and Coyote Wild from 8-11 p.m Admission to the event in Charles City’s Central Park is free. Iowa BIG North is putting on a glow in the dark-themed bean bag tournament at Friday’s Party in the Park. The entry fee is $5. A … Continue reading 5 things to know today
All-around handyman, former county trustee Hammond dies at 78
NASHUA — Dean E. Hammond, age 78, of Nashua, Iowa, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Waverly Health Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua with the Rev. John Tunnicliff presiding. Inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua. Friends may greet the family 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Dean Earl Hammond was born Dec. 2, 1938, … Continue reading All-around handyman, former county trustee Hammond dies at 78
Ron Holzer remembered as a happy guy
CHARLES CITY — Ronald “Ron” Holzer, 61, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. According to Ron’s wishes, he was cremated and a celebration of his life will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home. Ron’s family will continue the celebration of his life afterwards at DeRailed in Charles City. Ronald “Ron” Joseph Holzer was born Jan. 9, 1956, to Gilbert and Dorothy (Hemann) Holzer in Charles City, Iowa. Ron grew up in the Charles City area, attending Charles City High School. … Continue reading Ron Holzer remembered as a happy guy
Attorney from Charles City dies at age 45
CHARLES CITY — Rodney “Rod” Mulcahy J.D., 45, of Charles City, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, in Charles City, Iowa. A funeral service for Rod will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5- 7 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Hauser Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Rodney “Rod” Eric Mulcahy was born April 3, … Continue reading Attorney from Charles City dies at age 45
Article from the Iowa DNR Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 2, 3 and 4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend. “Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for Iowans to reconnect with fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “Invite a kid, your best friend or your mom to come along. Have some fun and create new memories.” Gather your family or friends and travel to one of the hundreds of Iowa lakes, thousands of miles of rivers or a nearby pond for a few … Continue reading
Floyd County’s prosecutor wants Lindaman’s retrial to begin ASAP
CHARLES CITY – Floyd County’s lead prosecutor wants Doug Lindaman back in district court as soon as possible. The Iowa Supreme Court last week reversed Lindaman’s April 2016 conviction by a jury of third-degree sexual abuse, sending the case back to Floyd County District Court for retrial. County Attorney Rachel Ginbey, filed a request on Tuesday, May 23, to have the case added to the trial list and “resent at the earliest possible date for trial.” Lindaman, a former Floyd County magistrate who lost his law license after two convictions in the late 1980s for lascivious acts with minors, has … Continue reading Floyd County’s prosecutor wants Lindaman’s retrial to begin ASAP
Charles City Police hunting robber
CHARLES CITY — The police are seeking the public’s help in solving a robbery from over the weekend. The Charles City Police issued this statement: “At about 12:14 a.m., Sunday morning the CCPD took a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 600 block of South Main Street. A white male subject displayed a weapon and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was harmed during the incident. The CCPD is asking for the public’s assistance on the incident. A reward up to $400 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction … Continue reading Charles City Police hunting robber
Iowa DNR announces clearance prices on select trees/shrubs
This week only, select tree and shrub seedlings will sell for 50 percent off at the State Forest Nursery. Place an order while supplies last by calling-800-865-2477 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Discounted species and sizes available include: Aroniaberry – 8-16″ Aroniaberry – 17-24″ Arrowwood – 8-16″ Arrowwood – 17-24″ Hazelnut – 8-16″ Hazelnut – 17-24″ Highbush Cranberry – 8-16″ only Ninebark – 8-16″ only Northern Pecan – 8-16″ only Pin Oak – 8-16″ Silver Maple – 8-16″ only Wild Plum – 17-24″ only Small bareroot seedlings sell for $32.50 per 100 and larger ones for … Continue reading Iowa DNR announces clearance prices on select trees/shrubs
Photo Gallery: Nashua-Plainfield 2017 graduation
Click on a specific photo to enlarge it and open a slide show. Photo reprints are available: $5 per reprint up to an 8 by 10-inch size. Contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com. Continue reading Photo Gallery: Nashua-Plainfield 2017 graduation
Floyd County to discuss animals at large ordinance
CHARLES CITY — An animals at large ordinance is on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting agendas this week as well as fireworks state laws and law enforcement contracts with some cities. The supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, May 22, in a workshop session, and again at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, in a regular business meeting during which they can vote to take action on items. The agendas are below: Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting May 22, 2017, 9 a.m. Floyd County Courthouse Board Room: 1. Approve agenda 2. Public Comment 3. Update on various boards/commissions/activities … Continue reading Floyd County to discuss animals at large ordinance
Artist assembling ‘Revival’ in Charles City’s Victory Park
CHARLES CITY — Of all the things artist David Williamson has done to the debris of Charles City’s iconic suspension bridge, he did not bend and twist heavy angle iron. That was done for him by the raging Cedar River in 2008. Williamson over the past week has been putting together the sculpture called “Revival” in Victory Park. It is the result of the community-wide art project Building With The Bridge. Williamson met with students, service clubs and as many residents as possible in designing the sculpture made from the wreckage of Charles City’s iconic suspension bridge that was swept … Continue reading Artist assembling ‘Revival’ in Charles City’s Victory Park
Nashua- Plainfield graduation on Sunday, May 21
NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield High School’s graduation ceremony wis Sunday, May 21. The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m in the Nashua- Plainfield Jr./Sr. high school gym. Continue reading Nashua- Plainfield graduation on Sunday, May 21
Benjamin Bradley of CC passes on at age 65
CHARLES CITY — Benjamin Bradley, 65, of Charles City passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. He was born Sept. 15, 1951 There are no services planned for Benjamin Bradley at this time. Continue reading Benjamin Bradley of CC passes on at age 65
Funeral for Robert Paul of Floyd is Sunday, May 21
FLOYD — Robert “Bob” Paul, 77, of Floyd, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 17. A funeral service for Bob will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. A private family burial will take place at a later date. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the funeral home on Sunday. Robert “Bob” Lee Paul was born November 11, 1939 to Chet and Betty (Mathews) … Continue reading Funeral for Robert Paul of Floyd is Sunday, May 21
Iowa Supreme Court panel orders new trial for Doug Lindaman
CHARLES CITY — Convicted sex offender and former county and school board candidate Doug Lindaman is getting a new trial because he was not adequately warned about the dangers of representing himself. Lindaman was convicted of third-degree sexual abuse by a Floyd County jury on April 12, 2016. He is serving an up-to-10-year prison sentence and on release he was to be placed on the sex offender registry. In an order filed Friday, May 19, the three-judge panel of Iowa Supreme Court Justices Brent R. Appel, Thomas Waterman and Bruce B. Zager agreed with Lindaman’s appeal for a new trial … Continue reading Iowa Supreme Court panel orders new trial for Doug Lindaman
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