Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates
CHARLES CITY -— The dates have been set for this year’s spring clean up! April 24, 25, 26 and 27 are the dates with mattresses and box springs being picked up on April 24. As in past years, the city asks hat you do not set out items before April 22. If you violate this rule, you may be subject to a nuisance citation. For the full list of guidelines and other pertinent information, click here. Continue reading Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates
New CCPD officers now gun certified
CHARLES CITY — Charles City’s newest police officers are now certified with guns.According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page Reserve Officer Dustin Haberkorn of Charles City and full-time Officer Nathan Cork out of Illinois spent Wednesday at the gun range with certified firearms instructor Brad Bilharz, also a Charles City police officer. “They both did excellent, shooting hundreds of rounds each in the cool and muddy conditions and still came away with great scores,” the post said. Continue reading New CCPD officers now gun certified
Your morning update:
Good morning. It’s Friday, April 7 WEATHER Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Charles City Area: Today Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 13 mph. EVENTS CALENDAR FRIDAY , APRIL 7 CCHS girls golf vs. New Hampton, … Continue reading Your morning update:
Charles City RAGBRAI theme, logo unveiled
CHARLES CITY, Iowa — Thousands of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa riders will stop overnight in Charles City on Wednesday, July 26. The next morning, the bicycle tour heads into more hilly terrain beyond Charles City. So, focusing on Wednesday also being known as “hump day,” the Charles City RAGBRAI executive committee announced the local theme will be “Last Hump Before The Hills.” Charles City radio station KCHA reported Wednesday that executive committee member Cory Mutch designed the logo after much discussion. Continue reading Charles City RAGBRAI theme, logo unveiled
Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help
NASHUA, Iowa — As it gets warmer thoughts turn to music, fun, food and mud. Water Over the Dam Days will be Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, June 25. This year’s casino-centered theme is “What Happens in Nashua … Stays In Nashua.” Organizers are taking nominations for Water Over The Dam Days Parade Grand Marshals. Send nominations to curlyclean@gmail.com. Scheduled events include a beanbag tournament, golf tournament, sand volleyball and the Nashua Fire Department 2nd annual Car Show. The live music lineup includes Endless Summer (12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, Georgia Clay Band (8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 24), … Continue reading Water Over The Dam Days just more than 2 months away; Mud Run needs help
On local bulletin boards
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. —— NASHUA CASEY’S STORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017 FLOYD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, GROUND FLOOR, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017 NASHUA CITY HALL, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 Continue reading On local bulletin boards
Photos: Track and field meet at Charles City
Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke
By Chris Baldus, news@northcedarreports.com NASHUA, Iowa — The city of Nashua is not broke. Its accounting is messed up. That’s the message Nashua Mayor Angelina Dietz tried to relay Monday responding to a community rumor and a city employee’s hesitancy to spend money on a project recently approved by the council. “I’ve heard that rumor too that we have no money,” Dietz said at Monday’s City Council meeting. “And that’s not true. Things are not in the right funds that they should be, but they’re still showing $2 million. If you look at the treasurer’s report, it still shows … Continue reading Nashua mayor: Rumor is wrong, the city is not broke
Raymond Shefner, veteran, dies at age 72
IONIA, Iowa — Raymond Shefner age 72 of Ionia, Iowa, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton. At Raymond’s request, no funeral will be held and a private family burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Arrangements are with Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Raymond Albert Shefner was born March 4, 1945, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Walter and Louise (Janssen) Shefner. He received his education in Bassett and Charles City, Iowa, and served in the United States Army from 1962 until receiving an honorable … Continue reading Raymond Shefner, veteran, dies at age 72
Leon ‘LeRoy’ Cleveland, businessman, farmer and father, dies age 81
CHARLES CITY — Leon “LeRoy” Cleveland, 81, of Charles City, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. A memorial service for LeRoy Cleveland will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at The Bridge Church (First Wesleyan Church) in Charles City with Pastor Robert Williams officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be at the church on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the memorial service. Leon LeRoy Cleveland, the son of Leon Lester and Elaine (Hunt) Cleveland, was born March 18, 1936 on the family farm Southeast of Nashua. He … Continue reading Leon ‘LeRoy’ Cleveland, businessman, farmer and father, dies age 81
Ruth Miller passes on at age 89
CHARLES CITY — Ruth Miller, 89, of Charles City, died April 3, 2017 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Ruth will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Friday. Ruth Maxine (Fisher) Miller was born March 1, 1928 to Walter and Nellie Mae (Carle) Fisher in Bradford, … Continue reading Ruth Miller passes on at age 89
Nashua to rehire campground host
NASHUA – Brian Stillions received the nod to return this year as the Cedar View Campground in Nashua. He was the only applicant. The City Council at its Monday, April 3, meeting unanimously approved his hiring. The camp host receives a free campsite. The host is paid commissions for maintenance work, however. The campground opens for the season Thursday, April 13. According to campground policies on the city’s website, the camping fees are: — $20 per night for RV sites (sites 1-11 and 13-43, water and electric available) — $15 per night for tent sites (site 12 and Tents A … Continue reading Nashua to rehire campground host
Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players
CHARLES CITY — Comet boys basketball coaches are building for the future with spring and summer camps for players as young as pre-kindergarten age. Sign up for the camps at the website http://www.charlescitybasketballcamps.com. You can enter your email for updates on the camps. Sign up at least two weeks in advance to ensure getting the right T-shirt size. The camps are: AM Squad for middle school boys Who: Grades 5-8, combined When: 6:30-7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Charles City Competition Gym Dates: May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Cost: 6 sessions for $45, includes T-shirt PRE-K-1ST BOYS SQUAD … Continue reading Comet boys basketball program offers spring and summer camps for young players
Iowa Supreme Court Justices to meet with Charles City area students
News release On Tuesday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 5, justices of the Iowa Supreme Court will meet with students from seven Charles City area schools to discuss the Iowa judicial system and the role of the courts in Iowa. The justices will visit with students in Tripoli, Hampton, Charles City, Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Dike, and Parkersburg. High School Visit Schedule Tuesday, April 4 — 12:30 pm: Justice Zager will visit Tripoli Middle/Senior High School in Tripoli Wednesday, April 5 — 8:15 am: Justice Hecht will visit Hampton-Dumont High School in Hampton 9:10 am: Justice Appel will visit Charles City … Continue reading Iowa Supreme Court Justices to meet with Charles City area students
Your morning report for Monday, April 3
This is the weather for which Mondays were made: overcast and raining. Good morning. It’s Monday, April 3. According to the National Weather Service, the Floyd County area is likely to see rain throughout the day beginning around 9 a.m. and into the night. There will be patchy fog, a high temperature near 52, and a northeast wind of. 7 to 10 mph. The low temp tonight should be around 52. The Charles City Council meets at 6 p.m. today. Public hearings are scheduled for: — The Rolfing Street Water Main Replacement Project — Bunn Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project … Continue reading Your morning report for Monday, April 3
Funeral services pending for Raymond Shefner of Ionia
IONIA, Iowa — Raymond Shefner, 72, of Ionia, Iowa died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton. Arrangements are pending at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. 641-394-4334 Continue reading Funeral services pending for Raymond Shefner of Ionia
Raymond William Buchholz of Nashua dies at 95
Raymond William Buchholz age 95 of Nashua, Iowa, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Faith United Church of Christ In Tripoli with Rev. Debbie Buchholz presiding. Interment will be held in Faith Cemetery, Tripoli, with Bryan Schaufenbuel, Jason Schaufenbuel, Jimmy Hyde, Dan Buchholz, Doug Buchholz, and John Wolf serving as pallbearers. Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at … Continue reading Raymond William Buchholz of Nashua dies at 95
Longtime Nashua groundskeeper Duane L. Pagel dies at 83
NASHUA, Iowa — Duane L. Pagel, 83, of Nashua, Iowa, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. Interment will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Russ Schmidt, Randy Strabula, Bruce Bruns, Bruce Becker, and Dan Zwanziger serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are John Ross, Howard Schluter and Arnie Boge. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua with Pastor Bill Nielsen presiding. Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel … Continue reading Longtime Nashua groundskeeper Duane L. Pagel dies at 83
Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, of Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, died peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Jane’s family and friends will be gathering at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. A private family burial will take place at Riverside cemetery in Charles City at a later date. Jane Ellen (Rich) Biggers was born on Oct. 2, 1950, to Thomas and Elaine (Schmitt) Rich in Mason City, Iowa. She grew up in the Mason City area, attending Mason City High school and finished her Junior and Senior years at Charles City High School. After graduation, … Continue reading Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, of Charles City
Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City
CHARLES CITY — A Parisian spring was in full bloom Sunday, April 2, in Charles City. Mezzo soprano Megan Grey and the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra under the direction of John Chiles filled the 500 N. Grand Auditorium with the musical artistry for which it was created. The orchestra opened its free admission “Springtime in Paris” concert with “Grand Valse Brillante. OP 18” by Frederic Chopin, followed by “Sicilienne” from “Pelleas et Melisande” by Gabriel Faure and arranged by Jeff Manookian, “Serenade, OP.7” by Gabriel Pierre, and “Pavane Poor Une Infante Defunte” by Maurice Ravel and arranged by Carl … Continue reading Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City
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