Prichard forms exploratory committee for gubernatorial run
CHARLES CITY — Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, today announced the formation of a committee to explore a possible run for Iowa governor. “Iowa needs fresh leadership with the vision to drive meaningful econ growth across the entire state,” he posted on Twitter. “Branstad/Reynolds have given up on creating quality jobs and growing wages in places like Charles City,” he also tweeted. “We can do better; we need a new vision.” Below is his biography that is posted on ToddPrichard.com: Representative Todd Prichard was born in Davenport, Iowa to Phil and Delaine Prichard. The Prichards were small business owners … Continue reading Prichard forms exploratory committee for gubernatorial run
Floyd County Attorney gives birth
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Attorney’s Office is celebrating today. Faith Ginbey has arrived. An announcement of her birth is posted outside the office in the courthouse. County Attorney Rachel Ginbey gave birth to Faith on Wednesday, March 22. Faith weighed 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces. Ginbey and her husband, Shannon, also have two young sons. Her staff suspects Ginbey will be back to work very soon. She was elected to the post in 2014. Continue reading Floyd County Attorney gives birth
Bonjour! Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra to perform Springtime in Paris Concert on April 2
To North Cedar Reports CHARLES CITY — The Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra will be performing a Springtime in Paris Concert, Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at the 500 North Grand Auditorium in Charles City. The concert is free and open to the public. With conductor, John Chiles (Cedar Falls), the chamber orchestra will perform a repertoire of music from French composers. The concert will feature Megan Grey, a vocalist from Cedar Falls, Iowa, who will perform two pieces from the opera, Carmen, accompanied by the orchestra. She will also perform two solo pieces accompanied by pianist, Elisabed Imerlishvili, … Continue reading Bonjour! Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra to perform Springtime in Paris Concert on April 2
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 21, 2017 – Kwik Star, Charles City Continue reading On local bulletin boards
CC boys track team collects titles at Luther College
DECORAH — The Charles City High School boys track team collected a few championships and personal bests Tuesday at Luther College.Brandon Bluhm in long jump and Adam Stewart in the 200M dash each returned as Northeast Iowa Conference Indoor Meet champs. Bluhm won long jump with a 20-01.25 in the finals. Stewart won the 200M dash with a 25.10 in the finals. Gavin Connell beat his personal best by nearly 5 seconds in the mile. He ran a 10:24.73 for 2nd. The Comet 4×800 team of Carr, Pleggenkuhle, Deeter and Bachman beat their best time by 12 seconds. The Comet … Continue reading CC boys track team collects titles at Luther College
CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent
CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly making a threatening post against the Charles City Middle School. The school district sent an email to the community at 1:20 p.m. explaining that this morning a Charles City Middle School parent reported the “inappropriate social media post” to Charles City School District administration. “After reviewing the post, the District contacted the Charles City Police Department for assistance. The police and District investigated and determined there is no cause for alarm,” the email said. “Our cooperation with local law enforcement ensures student safety is our top priority.” … Continue reading CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent
CC girls track brings home indoor titles
DECORAH — The Charles City girls track and field team earned early season accolades Tuesday at Luther College. Katie Foster, Sara Martin,Tayler Schmidt, Sami Heyer and Whitney Martin returned from Decorah with indoor championships in their respective events. Foster placed first in the 200M dash with a finals time of 26.76. She was also a member Charles City’s 1600M distance medley relay team with Tayler Schmidt, Sami Heyer, and Whitney Martin that took first with a finals time of 4:36.37. Sara Martin of Charles City took first in the shot put finals with a throw of 38-11.00, a personal best. … Continue reading CC girls track brings home indoor titles
CC Orchestra prepares for spring concert within crowded auditorium schedule
CHARLES CITY — The single violin flitters up and down a set of measures, repeating them to perfect the tone and character. Chatter fills in the background as a low thrumming. Cases click open. More violinists start their tuning. Cellos join in the cacophony, until the conductor, John Chiles, motions. The silence is a void soon filled by talk of programs and an introduction of the orchestra’s guest. It’s practice night at the 500 N. Grand Auditorium for the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra. Since its inception, the orchestra has fluctuated between 10 and 15 members. It’s at the high water … Continue reading CC Orchestra prepares for spring concert within crowded auditorium schedule
UPDATE: CCMS parking lot project advances
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved an agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for professional services in the Charles City Middle School new parking lot project. The contract is capped at $30,600 The parking lot plan so far is to add 50 more parking spaces to the west of the middle school. The estimated cost is $160,374. It’s construction would begin in mid-May. The board approved the west parking lot project as part of the summer of 2017 capital projects to be paid from sales tax and physical plant and equipment levy funds, according to district administration. Superintendent … Continue reading UPDATE: CCMS parking lot project advances
Cedar Ridge Golf Course announces lessons, membership rates
CHARLES CITY — The new owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course, Cary A. and Dena Perez are announcing some of the changes they are implementing. For one, Cary Perez, a PGA professional, will offer private and group instruction for players of all ages and abilities, according to the course’s website. Click here to see membership rates. Call today to book a tee time at (641) 228-6465 Continue reading Cedar Ridge Golf Course announces lessons, membership rates
UPDATE: CC School Calendar approved, eliminates late-start Wednesdays
UPDATE: The Charles City School Board approved the 2017-18 calendar at Monday’s meeting. Click on calendar to see it in full. A major change in it is the elimination of the hour late start on Wednesdays. The calendar also makes the start time for all the buildings 8:20 a.m. The elementary schools dismiss at 3:10 a.m. The middle and high school dismiss at 3:20 a.m. The first day of school is Aug. 23. Continue reading UPDATE: CC School Calendar approved, eliminates late-start Wednesdays
Time to think youth baseball! Registration open for CC youth league
The Charles City Youth Baseball League is accepting player registrations online until 6 p.m. April 10. Visit: http://ccyb.activesports.com/ to register. The league has four divisions: Pony (grades K-1), Farm (grades 2-3), Minor (grades 4-5) and Major (grades 6-7). Registration fee is $25 according to the website. League details and the 2017 team schedules will be posted on the website after April 18. The practice schedule is: Pony League on Tuesday and Thursday Farm League on Monday and Wednesday Minor League on Tuesday and Thursday Major League on Monday and Wed For additional information or questions, contact Aaron Hanson at 641-257-8942 or aaronhanson77@gmail.com The league … Continue reading Time to think youth baseball! Registration open for CC youth league
CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs
The Charles City School District is inviting middle school students and their families to its first Community Connections Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at the middle school commons and gymnasium. It will feature many of the community’s organizations catering to spring and summer programs for students. Organizations will share information about how middle school students can be involved in their programs. Many will have sign-ups available this night. This is a “fair style” event so come and go as you need. A free meal will be provided. The district asks that you RSVP at the link provides so it has enough food. … Continue reading CC Schools hosting night to connect students with spring and summer programs
Midway Bridge boat access could be ready by July
CHARLES CITY — A new boat ramp into the Cedar River could be ready as early as July. The river access will be next to the Midway Bridge south of Charles City. A state grant will cover $9,900 of the $13,300 estimated cost of the access. Floyd County will provide $3,400, according to minutes of the Floyd County Conservation Board. The Water and Recreational Fuel Tax Grant requires the 25 percent March. The DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will likely issue permits in April, Conservation Director Adam Sears told the Conservation Board last month. Hopefully the construction will … Continue reading Midway Bridge boat access could be ready by July
First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record
As nice as the weather was today in the Charles City area, the high temperature of 61 did not break the record set in 1918 of 73 degrees. It was also the first day of spring. The second day of spring will be cooler and more cloudy. The National Weather Service forecast for the next few days is: Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 9 to 14 mph. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading First day of spring reaches a high of 61, not a record
New owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course get liquor license
CHARLES CITY — Floyd County granted a liquor license to new Cedar Ridge Golf Course owners Cary A. and Dena Perez. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 for a class C liquor license. It’s term would be 8 months effective from March 20. Auditor Gloria Carr said the owners were hoping to have it in place in time for an April 5 event. Continue reading New owners of Cedar Ridge Golf Course get liquor license
Body of missing Fredericksburg woman found
FREDERICKSBURG, Iowa — The body of a missing Fredericksburg woman has been found. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman last seen Friday evening in Fredericksburg. The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in finding Sheila Ludwig, 67. She was last seen Friday wearing dark gray sweatpants, a purple crew neck sweatshirt, and winter boots. She was diabetic and insulin dependent. “If you have not heard, the search has officially ended,” Fredericksburg Mayor Shain Kroenecke posted on the city’s Facebook page at about 11:30 a.m. Monday. Her cause of death has not been … Continue reading Body of missing Fredericksburg woman found
So, what’s happening today
Charles City, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock, and Nashua-Plainfield students are back in school after spring break. The Charles Theatre is showing “Rock Dog” at 7 p.m. The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet at 10 a.m. with the Chickasaw County Board in New Hampton before returning to the Floyd County Courthouse at 12:30 p.m. for a special meeting. Preview The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. The Floyd County Board of Health meets at 6 p.m. Preview The Charles City School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the 7th grade studio area at CCMS. Calendar | CCMS parking lot |Enrollment drop … Continue reading So, what’s happening today
Floyd County Fair queen tied for state’s best high jump
—- ROCKFORD — Spectators in Ames on March 13 saw royalty ascend to atop Iowa’s high jump leaderboard. Alyssa Staudt of Rockford, the 2016 Floyd County Fair queen, is in a four-way tie for the best high jump by a girl in Iowa so far this season. Staudt, a senior at Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School, cleared 5-06.00. Her personal best last season was 5-05.00. The three other girls sharing the no. 1 spot as of Sunday, March 19, according to Quik Stats Iowa, are sophomore Sydney Durbin of OA-BCIG, senior Josie Durr of Solon, and sophomore Stacey Slaven of … Continue reading Floyd County Fair queen tied for state’s best high jump
At least 160 CC students playing spring sports; 7 Comets go to play soccer on Mason City teams
CHARLES CITY — Charles City School District spring sports coaches say there are 33 girls out for tennis, 71 girls in track, and 56 boys in track, Superintendent Dr. Dan Cox said in a recent tweet. Girls and boys golf are just starting this week. There are also six boys and one girl from Charles City High School are traveling to Mason City this year to play it’s high school teams. This is the first season Charles City girls have been able to join the Mason City girls soccer team. Continue reading At least 160 CC students playing spring sports; 7 Comets go to play soccer on Mason City teams
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