Fireworks legalized in Iowa, Charles City to review its regulations
CHARLES CITY — The Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Terry Branstad have trumped Charles City’s ordinance prohibiting the sale and use of consumer fireworks in city limits. The new law allowing both across the state leaves cities some room to make rules, however. The City Council will discuss fireworks at tonight’s planning meeting that begins at 6 p.m. in City Hall. In a memo to the council, City Administrator Steve Diers said: ” It would appear that the biggest change is that persons will be allowed to use “consumer fireworks” for certain time periods: June 1st through July 8th; and Dec. … Continue reading Fireworks legalized in Iowa, Charles City to review its regulations
From the desk of Mayor James A. Erb: Last call for infrastructure investment — A joint entity challenge
BY MAYOR JAMES ERB CHARLES CITY — We are about to enter into a “planning season” for public bodies. In addition to present goals/plans, here are the following which I am presently involved with: (1) The Charles City Comprehensive Plan, (2) The Floyd County (ADC) Strategic Plan, and (3) the Mason City-Clear Lake Highway 122 Corridor Plan. To do this planning, the first question that needs to be asked is how much regional demand for infrastructure is there? Here is a list of what is on the horizon that might require the dedication of community funds in the Charles City … Continue reading From the desk of Mayor James A. Erb: Last call for infrastructure investment — A joint entity challenge
Popular northeast and central Iowa paddling destinations closed
By the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources This weekend’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers around the state. Water recreationists should avoid three popular destinations this weekend and possibly longer. A section of the Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County is closed to all boaters after a bridge along Cattle Creek Road collapsed over the river on May 5th. The bridge was located between Chimney Rock and Coldwater Creek. Cleanup began on Tuesday and is expected to continue until at least the end of the week. Engineers hope to have the area re-opened to boaters … Continue reading Popular northeast and central Iowa paddling destinations closed
Nashua-Plainfield girls place second at conference golf tournament
SHEFFIELD — Nashua-Plainfield placed second in the Top of Iowa Conference Girls Golf Tournament held Monday, May 8, at Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield. Newman Catholic took first while also fielding the tournament medalist, Peyton Olson, who carded a 92, and runner-up, Morgan Luecht, 95. The final tournament standings Newman Catholic – 389 Nashua-Plainfield – 425 Northwood-Kensett – 432 Osage – 435 Rockford – 436 North Butler – 455 Central Springs – 459 West Fork – 508 Saint Ansgar – 528 Team by team results Individual stats are grade, first 8, second 8 — full score (rank) Newman Catholic … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield girls place second at conference golf tournament
Green Devils win Top of Iowa Boys Conference Tournament, Rockford cracks top 5
MANLY — It took a tiebreaker, but Osage took first in the Top of Iowa Conference Boys Golf Tournament held Monday, May 8, at Pioneer Town and Country Club in Manly. Here are the final standings: Osage – 339 (won tiebreaker 5th score) Saint Ansgar – 339 Newman Catholic – 344 Central Springs – 356 Rockford – 359 North Butler – 374 West Fork – 393 Nashua-Plainfield – 415 Northwood-Kensett – 3 golfers The tournament medalist was Saint Ansgar’s Ben Boerjan, who shot a 78. The runner-up medalist was Newman Catholic’s Austin Eckenrod, who shot a 79. Complete results below. … Continue reading Green Devils win Top of Iowa Boys Conference Tournament, Rockford cracks top 5
Your morning update: High school golf conference meets are today
WEATHER: Today — A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight — A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday — A 10 percent chance of showers before 7 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 8 mph. SPORTS The Northeast Iowa Conference girls golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. At … Continue reading Your morning update: High school golf conference meets are today
Nashua-Plainfield golfers card home victories
NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield’s Haley Hillesheim shot a 54 and Caleb Liddle a 45 on their home course May 2 to be named the meet’s medalists. Nashua Plainfield girls defeated West Fork at the Nashua town and country club the Huskies had the low score of 238. West fork shot 272. Nashua Plainfield’s Miranda Crabtree was runner up to Hillesheim with a 59. Nashua-Plainfield boys carded a 188. West Fork only fielded 3 golfers. Three golfers tied at 47 making them runners up to Liddle. They were Dillon Auchstetter and Drew Moine of Nashua Plainfield and Zach Laudner of West Fork. Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield golfers card home victories
Floyd County board to bill Chickasaw for VA services
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, May 8, in the Floyd County Courthouse Board Room . The agenda includes: Discussing Fidelity Information Systems contract for Iowa Tax and Tags services Reviewing the bill to Chickasaw County for Veterans Affairs services Noting the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Audit report for FY16 Noting the receipt of DNR letter regarding determination of K&K Hogs, LLC Construction Permit Application Continue reading Floyd County board to bill Chickasaw for VA services
CC boys track washes cars
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School boys track team spent part of Saturday washing cars at the Hy-Vee convenience store. Continue reading CC boys track washes cars
See action photos from Week 4 of the Charles City Y soccer season
Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources compiles a fishing report each week from information gathered from bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. These are area waters listed in the report issued May 4: Clear Lake Water temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The restrooms at Lynne Lorenzen and jetties are open for the season. All the public access docks are currently in for the season. The McIntosh Park Fish Cleaning Station is open. Walleye – Good: Use jigs and hooks tipped with minnows around rocky substrate. Boat anglers are fishing rock reefs with slip bobbers with … Continue reading Fishing report: On Cedar River try a jig with a minnow or leech
Water Summary Update shows no drought in Iowa thanks to cool, wet April
From the Iowa DNR DES MOINES— For the first time in almost a year, none of Iowa is shown in any form of drought or dryness in the latest Water Summary Update. Conditions in Iowa continue to improve, especially in the areas of southeast Iowa that had been dry over the winter. Thanks to a wet and cool April, there are no drought designations in the state and shallow groundwater is now rated as normal to above normal across the state. Streamflow is above normal across much of the state. Most of April saw mild weather with temperatures above normal … Continue reading Water Summary Update shows no drought in Iowa thanks to cool, wet April
Charles City Middle School announces 3rd quarter honor roll
CHARLES CITY (IOWA) Charles City Middle School releases its honor roll for 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students for the third quarter of the 2016-17 academic school year. In order to be on the Charles City Middle School honor roll a student must have a quarter grade point average of at least 3.00, a full class load at the middle school, and no grade lower than a C- in any of the student’s subjects. The following students are recognized for their individual academic success: SIXTH GRADE Kristen Aikey Kaylie Banks Caiden Biggerstaff McCoy Bilharz Kayden Blunt Maya Bruening Logan Carey Jared … Continue reading Charles City Middle School announces 3rd quarter honor roll
‘Strong quiet man’ and former Floyd Fire Chief Wayne Lovik passes at 79
FLOYD — Wayne Lovik, 79, of Floyd, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service for Wayne Lovik will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Friday at the church. Wayne William Lovik, the son of Hendre “Henry” Alford and Anne Mayme (Winterton) … Continue reading ‘Strong quiet man’ and former Floyd Fire Chief Wayne Lovik passes at 79
Former Charles City High School Principal Lyle A. Sprout passes at 86
Lyle A. Sprout, 86, of Charles City, passed away, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with his family by his side. A funeral service for Lyle Sprout will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating. Burial will be at South Walnut Cemetery of Graettinger, Iowa at 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service … Continue reading Former Charles City High School Principal Lyle A. Sprout passes at 86
Raymond ‘Ray’ Boyer, passes at 71
CHARLES CITY — Raymond “Ray” Boyer, 71, of Charles City, passed away April 30, 2017, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Raymond Lyle Boyer, the son of Lyle and Arlene (Hoisington) Boyer, was born April 2, 1946 in Charles City. He attended school in Colwell until its closing and then continued at Charles City schools until graduating in 1964. Ray was drafted into the Army after graduating and served his country until … Continue reading Raymond ‘Ray’ Boyer, passes at 71
Mitchell, Lasher sixth and seventh in conference in 9-hole average
Charles City’s Drew Mitchell and Nate Lasher are sixth and seventh in 9-hole average with 42.40 and 42.80, respectively in Northeast Iowa Conference boys golf. Carter Stochl of New Hampton has the best average at 37.20. Continue reading Mitchell, Lasher sixth and seventh in conference in 9-hole average
Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf
Sydney Fullerton of Rockford, after seven 9-hole rounds leads the East Division of the Top of Iowa Conference with 9-hole average of 49.43. That puts her third overall in the conference. Bailee Frayne of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura leads with a low average of 40.89. Her teammate. Carlee Frayne is second with 43.11. Nashua-Plainfield’s Haley Hillesheim is sixth in the East Division with a 54.29 9-hole average. Continue reading Fullerton leads Rockford’s division in girls golf
Floyd County Veterans Affairs commission meeting April 17
Floyd County Veteran Affairs Commission Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 @ 16:00 Commissioners in attendance: Bob Mondt (Chair), Maureen Ruane (Secretary), William Vetter, and Tim Speas Other county representatives present: VSO Director Maria Deike, County Supervisor Doug Kamm 1. The meeting was called to order at 16:00 by Chair Bob Mondt. 2. Motion to approve last month’s minutes by Tim Speas, second by Maureen Ruane, passed unanimously. 3. Motion to approve agenda by Bill Vetter, second Tim Speas, passed unanimously. 4. Motion to approve consent agenda by Bill Vetter, second by Tim Speas, passed unanimously. 5. Public Comments – None … Continue reading Floyd County Veterans Affairs commission meeting April 17
Downtown Charles City streets to be closed beginning at 3 a.m. for RAGBRAI vendor set up
CHARLES CITY — With more than 20,000 bicyclist coming to Charles City on Wednesday July 26, the city is making plans for vendors to get set up. All downtown streets will be closed after 3 a.m. on July 25. The city recommends all food vendors set up between 6-8 a.m. on July 26 to allow enough time for inspections and to be ready for early participants. The busiest time will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. as this is when most participants eat dinner, according to the city’s RAGBRAI website. The beverage garden will remain open until midnight and the … Continue reading Downtown Charles City streets to be closed beginning at 3 a.m. for RAGBRAI vendor set up
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