Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89
CHARLES CITY — Elaine Eppley, 89, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Elaine Eppley will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Father Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, with a Scripture Service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Friday. Elaine … Continue reading Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89
Rockford girls golf takes first in St. Ansgar; N-P’s Harrington is medalist
ST. ANSGAR — Nashua-Plainfield junior Nicole Harrington’s score of 50 at the Acorn Park Recreation Area in St. Ansgar made her the medalist of Monday’s Girls golf meet. Rockford’s Abby Murray (51) and Sydney Fullerton (52), however led the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock team to a first-place finish. The Warriors had a 221. Nashua-Plainfield was second with a 234 and St. Ansgar third with 241. Rounding out R-R-MR’s scoring were Madison McGregor (66), Sadie Arickx (79), Theresa Jones (68) and Abby Murray (51) Beyond Harrington, Nashua-Plainfield’s scores were senior Kaitlyn Betsinger (60), junior Megan Cerwinske (60), sophomore Keagan Betsinger (64) and sophomore … Continue reading Rockford girls golf takes first in St. Ansgar; N-P’s Harrington is medalist
Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead
A Charles City man was the sixth fastest Iowan in the Boston Marathon on Monday, and the countdown is on for proms at two schools this coming weekend. Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 18. CHARLES CITY AREA WEATHER The National Weather forecast for today includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 68, and breezy, with a south wind of 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight there is a 10 percent chance of showers before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead
CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon
BOSTON — A Charles City man had the 6th fastest time among Iowa runners Monday in the Boston Marathon. When you include all the runners, Torrey Stallsmith, 26, placed 1,966th with his official time of 3:04:36 Here are other north-central Iowans who ran the Boston Marathon. Included are their official time and overall finishing place. Kevin R. Cummer, 45, of Waverly, 3:28:20, 6,609 Jamie K. Stensland, 51, of Waverly, 3:39:17, 9,553 Perry McGee, 45, of Cresco, 3:45:21, 11,316 David Kersbergen, 51 of Mason City, 3:46:16, 11,569 Lynn H Manning, 60, of Forest City, 3:46:22, 11,601 Steve Younker, 51, of Mason … Continue reading CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon
Your morning update: Monday, April 17
Charles City’s Mara Forsyth is leading the Wartburg College Knights softball team into the second half of the season with offensive numbers on pace to eclipse her sophomore breakthrough-year. Read more here. The Charles City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m and is expected to end it’s partnership with Floyd County on working toward a joint law enforcement center. Read more here And Charles City studets get one more day of Easter vacation today as classes are not in session. Comet sports teams, however, will be in action. The girls tennis team is hosting Waverly-Shell Rock at 3 p.m. … Continue reading Your morning update: Monday, April 17
Olin Maage, Marine Night Fighter Squadron 542 member, dies age 95
CHARLES CITY — Olin Maage, 95, of Charles City, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Cedar Health in Charles City with his family at his side. Visitation will take place from 1-1:30 p.m before the service at the graveside on Wednesday. A graveside service for Olin will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Colfax Cemetery outside of Vincent, Iowa with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of First Baptist Church in Charles City officiating. Olin James Maage was born May 5, 1921 in Polk County, Iowa to Ole and Jennie (Alexander) Maage. He was raised on the … Continue reading Olin Maage, Marine Night Fighter Squadron 542 member, dies age 95
City to step away from joint facility with Floyd County
By Chris Baldus, NorthCedarReports.com CHARLES CITY — Floyd County will likely be on its own when it comes to updating its 70-plus year old jail. The Charles City Council will vote Monday on a recommendation to quit a partnership considering construction of a joint law enforcement center. “The city and county have been investigating an opportunity to share some needed additional space for the Police Department, Dispatch and the rest of city hall administrative and code enforcement functions along with their needs for a jail and other space,” City Administrator Steve Diers said in a memo for Monday’s meeting. The … Continue reading City to step away from joint facility with Floyd County
Where they are now: Mara Forsyth powers Wartburg softball offense
WAVERLY, Iowa — Charles City graduate Mara Forsyth is more than a cornerstone of Wartburg College softball team’s offense. More accurately, she is the keystone. The junior infielder leads the 17-11 Knights in batting average among all players with more than two at-bats. In 28 games and 87 at-bats so far this season, Forsyth is batting .414. She leads in runs scored (32 of the team’s 179), runs batted in (43 of the team’s 153), home runs (10), and slugging percentage (.874). Forsyth is well on her way to eclipsing her sophomore season. After transferring from the University of Northern … Continue reading Where they are now: Mara Forsyth powers Wartburg softball offense
Y soccer season games begin
CHARLES CITY — Soccer season is in full swing in America’s Hometown. The Charles City Family Y youth soccer program has at least 300 players from grades kindergarten to 8th grade, roughly 60 are from the middle school grades. These are some photos from the first day of games this season at the College Grounds. They’ll be there again next week. Contact Chris Baldus about reprints at news@northcedarreports.com. Continue reading Y soccer season games begin
State says Lindaman deserves a new trial
By Chris Baldus, news@northcedarreports.com Former Floyd County Magistrate Doug Lindaman, who is serving a 10-year sentence in an Iowa prison, has new hope that his third-degree sexual abuse conviction will be reversed and he will get a new trial. Lindaman, who has had a handful of his post- conviction relief motions denied, is now the beneficiary of a motion from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to summarily reverse his conviction. The Iowa Supreme Court will rule on the motion. The key issue is Lindaman’ decision to represent himself in his trial. The attorney general is supporting a motion from Lindaman that … Continue reading State says Lindaman deserves a new trial
Photos: CC hosts middle school boys track & field meet
CHARLES CITY — The Comets played host Thursday, April 13, to boys middle school track and field teams from Cedar Falls Peet, Holmes Middle, Mason City John Adams Middle School (JAMS), and New Hampton. These are photos from some of the events. Click on the photo mosaic to open a slideshow. Photos By Chris Baldus Photo reprints are $5 for any size up to 1 by 10. Contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com to place an order. Continue reading Photos: CC hosts middle school boys track & field meet
GOLF: N-P’s boys and girls take second
SHEFFIELD, Iowa — The Nashua-Plainfield boys and girls golf teams each placed second Thursday, April 13, at Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield. The Osage boys shot 172 to take first over the Huskies at 206. West Fork fielded only three golfers, not enough to record a team score. Drew Olson of Osage was the medalist shooting a 41. The runner-up was Ben Grimm with a 42. Junior Dillon Auchstetter carded a 43, the top game for the Huskies. Osage’s girls placed first with 226. Nashua-Plainfield had a 237, followed by West Fork at 279. The medalist was Sophie Muller … Continue reading GOLF: N-P’s boys and girls take second
Funeral for R-R-MR student, 14, will be Saturday
MASON CITY — Sydney Nikole Alcorn, 14 of Mason City, died in an automobile accident on Monday, April 10, 2017, in Mason City. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, with Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Per her family’s wishes, Sydney’s body will be cremated following the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Sydney Alcorn Memorial Fund. Sydney was born August 28, 2002, the daughter of April Regina Dakin of Mason City and … Continue reading Funeral for R-R-MR student, 14, will be Saturday
Goodwill Donation Drive truck in Nashua April 21-24
NASHUA, Iowa —The Goodwill truck will be in Nashua accepting donations from April 21-24. The trailer will be parked behind City Hall for items. For information, call 319-234-4626. Goodwill ACCEPTS: books, furniture, computers, clothing, shoes, small working appliances, vases & pots, toys, plates, frames, VHS & DVD movies Goodwill CANNOT accept: large appliances, TV’s, hide-a-beds, beds & mattresses, carpets, construction materials, chemical products, tires, and live plants Click here for more information. Continue reading Goodwill Donation Drive truck in Nashua April 21-24
Mason City crash victim Zachery W. Hartley’s family to have private funeral service
Zachery W. Hartley, 20, of Mason City, IA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Zachery Hartley memorial fund in care of the family. Zachery was born December 22, 1996, in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School in 2015. He worked for McKesson Corporation in Clear Lake, IA. Zach is survived by many family and friends. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements. Other Mason City … Continue reading Mason City crash victim Zachery W. Hartley’s family to have private funeral service
Your morning update for April 13: CC Prom Court announced, city leaving joint project with county, and a bridge hangs in the balance
The Charles City High School Prom Court has been named, and the future of the Charlie Western Trail Way bridge is in serious doubt. Good morning, it’s Thursday, April 13. WEATHER The national weather service forecast for today is Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 10 mph. TOP NEWS The Comets’ 2017 Prom Court includes king candidates: Dave Dejongoy, AJ Maloy, Zion Jordan, Alex Koehler, and Jaden Foster, and queen … Continue reading Your morning update for April 13: CC Prom Court announced, city leaving joint project with county, and a bridge hangs in the balance
Funeral for Mason City crash victim Alex Parvon-Charles Wiebke, 19, is Friday
MASON CITY — Alex Parvon-Charles Wiebke, 19, of Mason City, IA died Monday, April 10, 2017 due to injuries sustained in an accident. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. with a special time for classmates and friends between 4-5 pm on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with a one hour prior visitation on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Rhythm Church, 21 8th St SE, Mason City, with Pastor Beau Stringer officiating. Burial will follow at Britt Evergreen Cemetery in Britt, … Continue reading Funeral for Mason City crash victim Alex Parvon-Charles Wiebke, 19, is Friday
Nashua Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017
NASHUA, Iowa — The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Nashua Women of Today is this coming Saturday, April 15, and is offering more than chocolate and other goodies. Children can be registered in drawings for 12 baskets donated by local businesses. The schedule for the hunt is: 9:45 a.m. — Easter Bunny arrives and children can be registered in drawings for 12 Grand Prize Easter Baskets sponsored by Nashua area businesses (Registrations will be sent home from school and available the day of). 9:50-10 a.m. — Children invited to find their age groups and play some games (Age groups … Continue reading Nashua Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017
Thomas L. Scoles, carpenter, veteran, dies at 67
NASHUA, Iowa — Thomas L. Scoles age 67 of Nashua died Monday, April 10, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua, with Rev. Bill Nielsen presiding. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Full military honors will be conducted by the Nashua V.F.W. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Thomas … Continue reading Thomas L. Scoles, carpenter, veteran, dies at 67
Mayor Erb: Clean-up Day, bridge collapse and rural revival
By Charles City Mayor Jim Erb It’s spring time in Iowa, the planting season is almost here and we have a lot to anticipate this year. The question is where does one start? One starts with Spring Cleanup, which is basically the same opportunity for our residents as has been available in past years. The Cleanup will occur on April 24, 25, 26, and 27. The specifics of the collections will be posted at City Hall and also in the normal media locations. After a winter of accumulation of items, now is the time to gather unwanted items and have them … Continue reading Mayor Erb: Clean-up Day, bridge collapse and rural revival
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