Bowling league scores, Comet Bowl
Team DFS finishes first in Pinsplitters league standings CHARLES CITY — Team DFS ran wrapped up the Pinsplitters League season in first place. They notched 70 points won to 26 lost. The second place team, Colwell Tap, had 55 1/2 points won. The members of Team DFS are Cheyanne Ross, Wendy Ross, Doug Ross and Dave Hoffman. –———–___——————- 10-pin Heaven — Week 29 of 32, March 29 Early Risers — Week 29 of 32, March 30 Seniors — Week 5 of 32, March 28 Hawkeye — Week 27 of 32, March 30 Hawkeyes — Week 27 of 32, March 30 … Continue reading Bowling league scores, Comet Bowl
Your morning report, Sunday, April 2
An orchestra is giving a free concert in Charles City today, Nashua-Plainfield High School is preparing for baseball and North Butler Prom photographs are online. Good morning, it’s Sunday, April 2, two weeks until Easter. Today’s National Weather Service forecast includes the chance of rain today and tomorrow. Today, watch for scattered showers and a high near 53. A South wind will blow 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent. The chance drops to 30 percent tonight with a low of 45 degrees. Today, the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra will present “Springtime in Paris” with … Continue reading Your morning report, Sunday, April 2
Donald K. Dalton, 64, Charles City
Donald K. Dalton, 64 of Charles City, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home in Charles City. Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 50616 641-423-8676 http://www.Fullertonfh.com, Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes Continue reading Donald K. Dalton, 64, Charles City
Bearcats on Prom Parade
GREENE, Iowa — North Butler High School celebrated its 2017 Prom on Saturday, April 1. The Grand March, pictured here, was held in the school’s old gym. The Prom was at the Greene Community Center. Click on a picture to enlarge it. 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 Bearcats on Prom Parade
Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!
Bearcats will be dancing tonight and shoppers will line up in Charles City this morning. Good morning. It’s Saturday, April 1. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 60 degrees. Saturday. The wind will be light and variable. More clouds will drift in Saturday night. The predicted low is around 40. Then Sunday showers are likely mainly after 2 p.m. But, at least, the high temp will be in the 50s. Today’s calendar: Your calendar of local events is below. Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about … Continue reading Your morning update: It’s Prom day in Greene!
Parents prepare for North Butler After Prom Party
GREENE, Iowa — Parents of junior students at North Butler High School spent Friday night building Saturday night memories. The parents were setting up for the After Prom Party, which will be in the high school. Here is the schedule for prom night on Saturday, April 1 North Butler Prom schedule: — 6-7 p.m — Open House at the Greene Comm. Center — 6:45 p.m — Individual/Couple Pictures begin – NBHS Old Gym Stage — 8 p.m. – Grand March – NBHS Old Gym — 8:30-8:40 p.m — Jr./Sr. Class pictures – NBHS Old Gym — 9-11:30 p.m. — Dance … Continue reading Parents prepare for North Butler After Prom Party
Carl Vogelhuber, 91
Carl Vogelhuber, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. A funeral service for Carl will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Dayton, Ohio. Private family inurnment will follow. Continue reading Carl Vogelhuber, 91
Your morning update for Friday, March 31
Good morning, it’s Friday, March 31, in the North Cedar River region. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for cloudy skies with a high near 49. A north wind will blow 11 to 14 mph. Tonight, the mostly cloudy skies will gradually become mostly clear, with a low around 32. The North wind will blow 3 to 7 mph. “Kong: Skull Island” opens tonight at the Charles Theater. Showtime is 7 p.m. Your calendar of local events is below. Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about your event to calendar@northcedarreports.com. Friday, March 31 Fish Fry, 5:30- … Continue reading Your morning update for Friday, March 31
R-R-MR students inducted in National Honor Society
ROCKFORD — The RUMAROCK chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 18 new members Thursday, March 30, at a ceremony in Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School. The new members are Kyrstin Brunner, Ella Carroll, Elizabeth Fullerton, Olivia Harden, Kari Jeffrey, Wesley Johnson, Clay Kuhlemeier, Morgan Krull, Marissa Norby, Emily Reams, Colbie Schmitt, Trishyn Shaw, Megan Staudt, Shelby Wiegmann, Sadie Arickx, Jayden Jorgensen, Jenna Paulus and Jamie Schuster. They join active members Kelsey Andersen, Samuel Arickx, Sydney Fullerton, Theresa Jones, Nichole Kiefer, Annaka Noss, Mackenzi Rooney, Elizabeth Schweizer, Kylee Smith, Alyssa Staudt, Amber Staudt, Emma Staudt, Kelli Wicks, Zachary Bushbaum, Katie Hirv, … Continue reading R-R-MR students inducted in National Honor Society
Hurdling in the halls
CHARLES CITY — Just because it’s wet and cold outside doesn’t mean Comets are going to ditch track practice. The Charles City High School girls and their coach, Darren Bohlen, improvised by setting up up hurdles in the hallway outside the principal’s office. Without the markings that are on the Comet Stadium track, they used a tape measure to get the right distance between hurdles. The team’s next competition is Monday, April 3, in Osage. The meet begins at 4:30 p.m. Continue reading Hurdling in the halls
Charles City School Board unofficial minutes from March 27 — Includes budget and high school project discussion
The Charles City Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, March 27, 2017, in the Charles City High School (HS) library. President Dight called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Board members Walker, Macomber and Winterink and student director Salinas. Absent: Board member Frisbie. Staff members present included Superintendent Dr. Cox and Board Secretary O’Brien. Also present were approximately 21y visitors and staff. The Mission statement was read by Director Walker. (Winterink/Macomber) to approve the agenda as amended. The appointment of the family consumer science teacher is amended from grades 7-12 to grades 5-12. Motion carried 4-0. … Continue reading Charles City School Board unofficial minutes from March 27 — Includes budget and high school project discussion
CCHS teacher raises alarm about student exchange funding
CHARLES CITY — A Charles City High School teacher sent out an emergency plea today seeking the help of students and parents in preserving a student exchange program with Germany. German language teacher Marilyn Buttjer in an email and an address to classes asked people to sign an online petition to save funding important to Charles City’s German American Partnership Program. “President Trump has proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Department of State which would directly impact educational and cultural exchanges,” her email said. “Act now and ask your Senator to sign onto Cory Booker’s letter to the Senate State, … Continue reading CCHS teacher raises alarm about student exchange funding
Your morning update, Thursday, March 30
The Comet jazz band returns to its early morning practice sessions after a sold-out Jivin With Jazz on Tuesday, spring field burnings are on hold as rain and gusty winds have taken root and the Rockford National Honor Society will induct new members tonight. Good morning, it’s Thursday, March 30, in the North Cedar River region. The National Weather Service forecast for today includes cloudy skies with a high near 40 and scattered showers, mainly after 11 a.m. It will be breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Also today, Charles … Continue reading Your morning update, Thursday, March 30
Chickfest is Saturday in Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Chickfest 2017 begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1, wrapping up at 4 p.m. The Charles City Area Chamber of Comerce describes it as “a fun-filled day of shopping, pampering, and a day out with the girls, friends, and family.” The first 150 participants through the Chamber doors at 401 N. Main St. that morning receive a ChickFest Swag Bag! Each Swag Bag is full of goodies, treats, deals, coupons, and more from participating ChickFest businesses. ChickFest 2017 Participants Participating ChickFest Businesses: Charles City Electronics Comet Bowl Darbe & Co. Boutique First Citizens Bank Furniture Barn, The … Continue reading Chickfest is Saturday in Charles City
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. WEDNESDAY, March 29 Charles City Hy-Vee Kwik Star, Charles City, near Avenue of the Saints interchange Continue reading On local bulletin boards
Wet and windy weather tonight
CHARLES CITY — This morning area communities sounded their sirens as part of a statewide test of our tornado preparedness. Media outlets assured that there was no severe weather in the forecast. Well, tonight’s weather doesn’t break into that threshold, but it has inspired a “special weather statement” for the counties of Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton. “Winds are expected to be gusty this evening, in the 30 to 40 mph range. Drivers will likely feel the impact of the winds on their vehicle, especially on north-south roads. Ensure any loose outdoor yard items are secured. Be ready for … Continue reading Wet and windy weather tonight
CC School District seeks bids to build new parking lot at CCMS
CHARLES CITY — The Charles City School District has posted its notice to get bidders on building a new parking lot west of the middle school. Bids must be in by 11 a.m. April 19. See the legal notice, also posted at CharlesCitySchools.org, below for more information. scentral of17032115270 (1) Continue reading CC School District seeks bids to build new parking lot at CCMS
Teens face felonies in CCMS incident
CHARLES CITY — Two 14-year-olds — a girl and a boy — and one 15-year-old boy age facing felony terrorism charges. The 15-year-old boy was taken into custody last Wednesday after a Charles City Middle School parent reported an “inappropriate” post on social media linked to him. Middle school students told North Cedar Reports the post threatened violence against the school. Charles City Police continued their investigation which led them to the 14 year olds who were taken into custody on Thursday and remanded to juvenile authorities, police report. The trio were charged with the class D felony of making … Continue reading Teens face felonies in CCMS incident
Spring weather brings on controlled burns
NASHUA — The smoke, a tan cloud with a darker center, billowed the west of Nashua Tuesday afternoon from a controlled burn of pasture land. Farther west, another smoke plume arose. Another burn to clear away dead grass and weeds to make room for new growth without the unwanted weeds. Burns will be a common sight spring is in full swing. Continue reading Spring weather brings on controlled burns
Jivin’ with Jazz keeps program in the groove
CHARLES CITY — Jivin’ with Jazz attracted a full house Tuesday night at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. The major fundraiser for the Charles City High School jazz band program included a performance by the school’s new jazz choir, Rhymes With Orange. It was also an occasion to put the spotlight on the band’s seniors, introduce middle school musicians and remember a lost friend. The placemats at the tables were designed for the 2011 Jivin’ with Jazz by jazz band member Trent Smith, who died in a crash last year on the Avenue of the Saints. This year’s … Continue reading Jivin’ with Jazz keeps program in the groove
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