Former Charles City resident Jo Ann Schmidt passes at age 65
Jo Ann Schmidt, 65, formerly Charles City, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her residence in Smyrna, Tennessee. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.to noon on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401, Blunt Street, Charles City. Following visitation per her wishes she will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date. Jo Ann was born on July 30, 1951 in Charles City, IA to Ransom and Jenny (Janssen) Bouillon. She attended schools and grew up in Nashua/Ionia, IA. On May 4, 1968, she was united in marriage to Darrell Schmidt at The Little Brown … Continue reading Former Charles City resident Jo Ann Schmidt passes at age 65
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Apel of Charles City passes at age 73
CHARLES CITY — Ronald “Ronnie” Apel, 73, of Charles City died Monday, April 24, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Ron will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held for an hour before the service at the church on Thursday. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for Wednesday evening. Continue reading Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Apel of Charles City passes at age 73
Charles City Schools to add soccer teams next school year
CHARLES CITY — Soccer is coming to Charles City High School next school year. The Charles City School Board approved the addition of soccer to the 2017-18 high school activities. The district currently has an agreement with Mason City allowing Comets to play on the boys and girls teams. One girl and seven boys from Charles City are playing for the Mohawks. (Read spring sports report) The Charles City Family Y soccer program for children in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade has about 300 players, including about 60 from middle school grades. (Y soccer photos) A survey conducted by School … Continue reading Charles City Schools to add soccer teams next school year
Events calendar
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Book Walk with a Craft, 1 p.m., program for elementary-age children, Charles City Public Library JULY 15-22 Hallmark Gold Crown Ornament Debut Event, July 15 – July 22, The Rustic Corner, 413 N. Main St, Charles City FRIDAY, JULY 14 All Ages Storytime: Story with craft, 10:15-11 a.m. Charles City Public Library MONDAY-THURSDAY, Aug. 7-10 Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8 p.m., St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City Continue reading Events calendar
Your morning report:
Have you thought about summer activities yet? Floyd County Conservation has planned a series of day camps, the first being “Fantastic Beasts Camp” on June 15 for third grade graduates and older at the Fossil & Prairie Park in Rockford. “Discover what makes the Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve a unique habitat and how the animals that live here utilize the ecosystem,” a Floyd County Conservation announcement says. “Includes snacks, crafts and a ‘Peterson First Guide to Trees.’” Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 25, 2017. WEATHER Enjoy the morning sun while you can, clouds will be rolling in bringing a … Continue reading Your morning report:
Nashua girls win home golf meet; visiting Osage wins boys meet
NASHUA — Medalist Haley Hillesheim led the Nashua-Plainfield girls’ golf team to victory over three rivals Monday at the Huskies’ home course, the Nashua Town and Country Club. Osage took first in the boys meet at the same time. Hillesheim shot a 48 and runner-up Macy Ott of Osage had a 49. The girls team results were 1. Nashua-Plainfield – 213, 2. Osage – 219, 3. Clarksville – 221, and 4. North Butler – 271 Drew Olson of Osage was the medalist at the boys meet. He shot a 38 while runner-up Ben Grimm of Osage had a 39. The boys … Continue reading Nashua girls win home golf meet; visiting Osage wins boys meet
Charles City Council to discuss Charley Western Trailway bridge demolition, replacement
CHARLES CITY — The bridge built early in the 20th century to carry cargo trains that much later became part of the Charley Western Trailway for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and more must go down and soon. A new bridge, however, should take its place. That’s the message City Administrator Steve Diers is bringing to the City Council tonight during its planning session, which begins at 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall. No official votes are taken at these meetings. “It has been the unanimous opinion of those individuals that we have discussed the failure of the bridge with (that) there … Continue reading Charles City Council to discuss Charley Western Trailway bridge demolition, replacement
Molstead Motors plans $1.3M expansion, seeks $38K tax rebate from city
CHARLES CITY — Mike Molstead Motors plans to expand with a 7,200-square-foot addition that will have nine new service bays. It is also asking the city for some help with the $1.3 million project in terms of tax rebates which could amount to nearly $38,000 over five years. The Charles City Council will discuss the request at it’s planning meeting tonight (Monday, April 24). “Mike Molstead Motors has proven to be an exceptionally successful business enterprise at 1501 South Grand Avenue,” Charles City Area Development Corp. Executive Director Tim Fox wrote in a tax rebate application letter to the city. “It … Continue reading Molstead Motors plans $1.3M expansion, seeks $38K tax rebate from city
Floyd County Board to discuss law enforcement center
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors workshop meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday, April 24, in the Floyd County Courthouse board room.In the wake of the Charles City Council deciding last week to withdraw from a partnership to build a joint law enforcement center, the supervisors will discuss the next step. The county is driven by reports from the state jail inspector, who said in 2013 that the 70-plus year e jail “does not meet the current needs of the staff or the public.” Delbert Longley, chief jail inspector, said he was urging the Board to make plans for the … Continue reading Floyd County Board to discuss law enforcement center
Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom
CHARLES CITY —A large head last seen in public during the Charles City 2016 Homecoming Pep Rally made an appearance Saturday night at the CCHS 2017 Prom Grand March. The bigger-than-life cardboard head of Prom king candidate Alex Koehler accompanied queen candidate Kristyn Pellymonter around the “red carpet” in the competition gym attached to the new middle school addition. Pellymonter danced and waved — as did the other court members during their promenades — as she took her place among them awaiting the crowning moment. Koehler was only there in spirit because he is playing football in Italy at the … Continue reading Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom
Heather Sibbits passes at age 37
GREENE —Heather Sibbits, 37, of Greene, formerly Charles City, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Heather May Sibbits was born October 10, 1979 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, raised her children in Charles City and most recently made her home in Greene. Living family members include her mother, Elaine Coblentz of Greene; two sons: Damian Sibbits of Charles City and Matthew Bakken of Greene; sister: Jennifer Sibbits with her two daughters, Kayla Kaiser and Morgan … Continue reading Heather Sibbits passes at age 37
Your morning briefing: Wartburg and CCHS Bands perform tonight. | CC and R-R-MR proms as well as N-P Spring Play this weekend
Tonight, listen to the music. Tomorrow, dance. The Wartburg College Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. In Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City. Charles City High School musicians will also perform. Admission is free. We’re one day away from two proms. Charles City’s Prom, with the theme “Picture Perfect,” will be on Saturday, April 22. Here is the schedule: * 6:30 p.m. -— Doors open for Grand March (Charles City Middle School Gymnasium) * 7 p.m. — Lineup for Grand March * 7:30 p.m. — Grand March (admission $1) * 9 p.m. — Dance * Midnight … Continue reading Your morning briefing: Wartburg and CCHS Bands perform tonight. | CC and R-R-MR proms as well as N-P Spring Play this weekend
Huskies golf teams win home golf meets; Rockford boy is medalist
NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield varsity boys and girls golf teams captured first in their home meets Thursday, April 20, at the Nashua Town and Country Club. Boys Standings Nashua-Plainfield – 195 Rockford – 197 Northwood-Kensett – 232 Medalist – Kaden Lyman (Rfd) – 43 Runner-up Medalists – Dillon Auchstetter (NP), Zach Bushbaum (Rfd) – 45 Girls Standings Nashua-Plainfield – 211 Rockford – 227 Northwood-Kensett – 240 Medalist – Haley Hillesheim (NP) – 50 Runner-up Medalist – Megan Cerwinske (NP) – 51 Continue reading Huskies golf teams win home golf meets; Rockford boy is medalist
N-P students to present spring play comedy
NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield High School students will present the comedy “Three’s a Family,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school’s gymnasium. Admission is $3. The troupe had a dress rehearsal Thursday afternoon. Continue reading N-P students to present spring play comedy
On bulletin boards today
For those of you who would rather not linger at the bulletin boards you come across in the area, check in here for pictures of them. Continue reading On bulletin boards today
Your morning update: Nashua’s weekend full of comedy, deals and goodwill. | Also R-R-MR announced Prom Court
Nashua will be a happening place this weekend. Nashua-Plainfield High School students will present the comedy “Three’s a Family,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school’s gymnasium. Admission is $3. Also in Nashua, the citywide garage sales will begin Friday and last until Saturday. The Goodwill truck will be in town for donations. WEATHER We are going to be drying out for a bit. Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City area. Today — Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph. Tonight — Mostly cloudy, … Continue reading Your morning update: Nashua’s weekend full of comedy, deals and goodwill. | Also R-R-MR announced Prom Court
New Hampton Girls Invitational, April 17, 2017, results
NEW HAMPTON — Results from the April 17 New Hampton Girls Invitational are listed by name, athlete’s year in school, seed result, finals result, heat number, and team points: Girls 100 Meter Dash Varsity Finals Katie Foster, senior, Charles City, 12.62, 12.73, 2 – 10 2. Sadie Tenge, sophomore, New Hampton, 13.20, 13.23, 2 – 8 Katelyn Halbach, sophomore, Osage, 14.07, 14.111, 2. – 6 Makenna Nelson, freshman, Nashua-Plain, 14.12, 14.112, 1. – 4 Allie Jo Zieser, freshman, Independence, 14.18, 14.14, 2 – 2 Madisyn Blasberg, sophomore. Wapsie Valley, 14.15, … Continue reading New Hampton Girls Invitational, April 17, 2017, results
Your morning update: Do you recognize this safe?
The Charles City Police are hoping to find the owner of an empty safe that was found in town. It appears to have been broken into, police say. The non-emergency number to the CCPD is (641) 228-3366 Good morning it’s Wednesday, April 19, or as we like to call it at North Cedar Reports.com Quality Auto Service Day. Go celebrate by saying hi to Steve and the crew. WEATHER Here is your Charles City area weather forecast from the National Weather Service Today — A chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m, then a chance of showers and … Continue reading Your morning update: Do you recognize this safe?
Charles City hosts boys track meet
Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84
CHARLES CITY — Mabel H. Kreger, 84, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Homes. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street, with Reverend Bill Odermann officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Mabel was born on April 19, 1932 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Herbert and Joyce (Bird) Wichman. She resided and attended … Continue reading Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84
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