Your morning report: CC to discuss bridge tonight
An update on the crumbling 1910 railroad bridge along the Charley Western Trailway is on the agenda for tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting of the Charles City Council. Councilmen will also discuss the joint law enforcement concept. Good morning, it’s Wednesday, April 12. WEATHER From the National Weather Service for the Charles City area. Today — A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Tonight —Showers and thunderstorms before 3 a.m. then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers … Continue reading Your morning report: CC to discuss bridge tonight
Bonita Staudt, farm wife and mother of 5 sons, passes at age 78
MARBLE ROCK, Iowa — Bonita J. Staudt, 78, of Marble Rock died Monday, April 10, 2017, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A Funeral Mass for Bonita will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Roseville with Monsignor Brunken celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Roseville Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Saint Mary’s Social Hall in Roseville from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017 with a scripture service starting at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the social hall on Monday. … Continue reading Bonita Staudt, farm wife and mother of 5 sons, passes at age 78
Rockford student among 5 killed in Mason City car crash
Remembrance service tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Mason City ROCKFORD — Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock student Sydney Nikole Alcorn, 14, is one of the five teenagers killed in an early morning car crash Monday, April 10. The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school district posted on its Facebook page today that North Iowa North Youth for Christ will host a remembrance service tonight “for Sydney” and the four other car accident victims. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at Georgia Hanford MacNider Park in Mason City. The Mason City Police on Tuesday released the names of those killed in the early morning crash. They are all … Continue reading Rockford student among 5 killed in Mason City car crash
Floyd County rejects establishing local CAFO worker safety standards
CHARLES CITY — A resolution to set some worker safety standards for confined animal feeding operations in Floyd County failed to pass at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Mark Kuhn offered the revised resolution on Tuesday after it was apparent at a previous supervisors meeting he did not have the support of either Supervisor Linda Tjaden or Chairman Doug Kamm. Despite his efforts to revise and the comments from an audience of less than a dozen people, Kuhn failed to get a second to his motion to pass the resolution to require CAFO operators to meet certain worker … Continue reading Floyd County rejects establishing local CAFO worker safety standards
Morning report, April 11: New CC school building done under budget, district preps for high school project
CHARLES CITY — Construction of the new Charles City Middle School along with its parking lot and Comet Drive came in a $112,436 under budget, the School Board heard in a report at it’s meeting Monday night. The board approved a contract with Estes Construction to again take the lead as construction manager on a possible related construction project, the renovation or reconstruction of the high school. Charles City officials are reviewing their options for what potentially is a catastrophic situation with the 1910 railroad bridge that today is a pedestrian crossing over the Cedar River as part of the … Continue reading Morning report, April 11: New CC school building done under budget, district preps for high school project
Charles City closes river beneath crumbling bridge
CHARLES CITY — The crumbling of the old railroad bridge on the Charley Western Trail is not without a tinge of irony. “We approved an agreement just last Monday with a bridge engineering firm to inspect that bridge,” Charles City Administrator Steve Diers said Monday. “Needless to say we have more than inspection needs right now.” Age and repeated flooding appear to be the main culprit causing a middle arch to sag ant the paved trail to sink and break, according to Diers. “At this point we are looking at options,” he said. He issued this statement earlier: “The Charley … Continue reading Charles City closes river beneath crumbling bridge
Register for CC Shining Stars cheer, dance and stunt program by May 8
CHARLES CITY — A new season for the Charles City Shining Stars is right around the corner and registration is open. The Stars are children in grades 2-6. They learn cheer, dance and stunts from AACCA certified coach Marla Rima, who is also a high school cheer coach and a licensed teacher. “Team members will learn cheer, dance and stunt techniques,” Rima said in a flier distributed in March at the Charles City School District’s Community Connections Night. She added that it’s for “serious students only.” The objective is to “develop cheer and performance skills and prepare for public performances … Continue reading Register for CC Shining Stars cheer, dance and stunt program by May 8
Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017
CHARLES CITY — Registration is open for two week-long workshops for area youth during the week of June 19. Charles Youth Theatre 2017 is for students entering grade 3 to grade 9. The workshops will be held daily June 19 through June 23 at the Charles Theatre, 409 Main St., Charles City. Workshop One is for students entering grade 3 to grade 5 will be from 8-10 a.m. It will explore creative drama through movement, voice and stage presentation. Each session will culminate in a performance at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. Workshop Two is for students entering grade 6 … Continue reading Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017
April 19 event to celebrate success of the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt
CHARLES CITY — A special event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, will celebrate the women’s suffrage movement, the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and recognize Carrie Lane Chapman Catt for her efforts in helping women gain the right to vote. A flier from the 19th Amendment Society describes the event this way: “Join area students, the 19th Amendment Society, and Floyd County officials in recognizing the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt. The program starts in the 3rd floor District Courtroom with a ‘Visit from Carrie,’ student presentations, and remarks from special guests … Continue reading April 19 event to celebrate success of the women’s suffrage movement and Carrie Lane Chapman Catt
Your morning report: April 10
Charles City begins this week with a new problem on its plate. The old railroad bridge along the Charlie Western Recreation Trail is partially falling down. You can see photos here. The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 12. Today is your last chance to speak up about the Charles City School District annual budget before the School Board votes on it. the budget includes a property tax rate: $12.89 (decrease of $0.04 or 0.35%) Surtax 6% (same as prior year). Good morning, today is Monday , April 10 WEATHER Forecast for Floyd and Chickasaw Counties … Continue reading Your morning report: April 10
Comet Bowl league scores
Floyd County Board workshop
Correction: This article was based on an agenda posted on the Floyd County website. The agenda, listed as representing today, was actually a 2014 agenda, so it was entirely inaccurate. Continue reading Floyd County Board workshop
Services pending for Paul C. Barta, 47
LAWLER, Iowa — Paul C. Barta age 47 of Lawler, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are pending at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334 Continue reading Services pending for Paul C. Barta, 47
Marlys Hodina, mother, farmer and church caretaker, passes at 87
OSAGE, Iowa — Marlys Hodina, 87, of Osage, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, in hospice care at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. A funeral service for Marlys Hodina will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Tuesday at the church. Marlys Maxine Hodina was born September 24, 1929, to Frank … Continue reading Marlys Hodina, mother, farmer and church caretaker, passes at 87
Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, long-time church, school and community volunteer passes at 98
CHARLES CITY, Iowa -— Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, 98, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. She loved and served the Lord all of her life and He called her home. A funeral service for Ethel Ingram will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Carroll Cemetery at 2 p.m. near Bassett. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and will continue … Continue reading Ethel Maxine (Lewis) Ingram, long-time church, school and community volunteer passes at 98
Good morning, it’s Palm Sunday. Here’s your weather and upcoming events
Churches throughout the region are celebrating Palm Sunday today, April 9. Boy Scout Troop 1087 Is serving up breakfast at the Columbus Club on Clark Street until 1 p.m. WEATHER from the National Weather Service Today — Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Tonight — A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Monday — A 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising … Continue reading Good morning, it’s Palm Sunday. Here’s your weather and upcoming events
Bridge out on Charley Western Trail
CHARLES CITY — The Charley Western Recreational loop around the city is broken. The center section of the old railroad bridge over the Cedar River is crumbling and parts are beginning to sag. The bridge has been blocked off to all traffic. The bike trail is closed from Clark Street to S Grand Avenue. Continue reading Bridge out on Charley Western Trail
Friday night golf: Chickasaw girls collect road win over Comets
CHARLES CITY — The New Hampton High School girls golf team opened its season with a 68-point victory over the Comets at their home course, Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Charles City. Continue reading Friday night golf: Chickasaw girls collect road win over Comets
Friday high school golf: New Hampton boys win at home over Comets
NEW HAMPTON — The New Hampton High School boys golf team opened its season at home with a 12-stroke win over visiting Charles City. Continue reading Friday high school golf: New Hampton boys win at home over Comets
Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12
CHARLES CITY — The deadline is coming up quickly to sign up girls to play in this year’s City League. Applications need to be turned in no later than April 12 to Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery in Charles City. It’s next to Subway across the street from the courthouse. The $15 registration fee must be turned in with the application. Applications are available at Charles City schools and Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery. Practices might begin the week of May 7, according to the application. The league is for all girls who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. The age groups and their … Continue reading Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12
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