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Charles City High School varsity baseball schedule and scores

Chris Baldus

JUNE 16 (1-1 overall, 1-1 NEIC) W — 11-1, New Hampton: WP- Tait Arndt, sr.: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 Ks (1-0) L — 5-7, New Hampton: LP – Elliott Sinnwell, sr.: 2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB 3 HB, 1 SAC, 4 K (0-1)   JUNE 19 (3-1 overall, 3-1 NEIC) W — 4-1, at Oelwein: WP – Atticus Parrott, sr.: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 Ks (1-0) W — 6-4, at Oelwein WP – Tino Tamayo, so.: 2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 … Continue reading Charles City High School varsity baseball schedule and scores

Charles City

Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE IOWA GOVERNOR DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer continuous learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes the cancellation of spring sports activities. “While I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With our students at home, we must rely on continuous learning plans … Continue reading Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year

Charles City

CC girls basketball wins in Oelwein

Chris Baldus

OELWEIN — The Charles city girls basketball team won its fifth game of the season Friday night, defeating Oelwein, 63-19 Senior Liz Fiser led the Comets in scoring with 13 points. Sophomore Lydia Staudt and senior Mackenzy Bilharz each added 12. Senior Lynn Hoeft scored 9, followed by senior Lauren Connell with 8, sophomore Rachel Chambers with 6, junior Dani Stock with 5 and junior Sadie Gebel with 4. . Charles City senior Liz Fiser drives to the basket Friday in Oelwein. Sophomore Rachel Chambers Continue reading CC girls basketball wins in Oelwein

Charles City, Outdoors

Floyd County fish kill investigated

Chris Baldus

NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY—DNR specialists investigated a fish kill on a tributary of Flood Creek about four miles west of Charles City Wednesday. On-site field tests did not show elevated ammonia levels and live fish were seen along the affected two-mile stretch of stream, indicating the pollutant had moved downstream. “It’s really important for people to call DNR right away when they see dead fish,” said Rachel Glaza, DNR environmental specialist. “If we get there fast we can usually determine the cause. But in this case, whatever killed the fish had come and gone by the time we got there,” … Continue reading Floyd County fish kill investigated

Comets, Sports

Iowa High School softball Scoreboard, June 25, 2019

Chris Baldus

Charles City is the only undefeated high school softball team left in the state. Visiting Collins-Maxwell handed Clarksville its first loss of the season, 1-0. The Indians were 22-0 going into the night. The Comets won two in Oelwein to better its record to 28-0. Area teams Belmond-Klemme 16, Rockford 12 Charles City 12, Oelwein 0 Charles City 15, Oelwein 0 Collins-Maxwell 1, Clarksville 0 The rest ACGC 11, West Central Valley 1 ADM 6, Carroll 3 AGWSR 14, Iowa Falls-Alden 0 Akron-Westfield 11, West Lyon 2 Ankeny Centennial 6, North Polk 0 Bishop Garrigan 23, Northwood-Kensett 9 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley … Continue reading Iowa High School softball Scoreboard, June 25, 2019

Charles City Schools, Nashua-Plainfield

N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Chris Baldus

This list of who is filling and who is vacating jobs serving the public is compiled from public records available to everyone. Charles City Community Schools Resigned: • Kindergarten teacher Joclyn Rawn, last day was the end of the school year • Co-head CCHS wrestling coach and kindergarten-2nd grade special education teacher Ryan Fank, last day was the end of the school year. • Assistant varsity football coach Bob Kloberdanz, last day was May 28. • Jenna Hardy, grades 5-8 CCMS language arts teacher, last day is June 30. Hired • Angie Holzer, CCHS Spanish teacher, start date: Aug. 12. … Continue reading N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Charles City

FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar

Chris Baldus

Compiled from the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are falling, but current remains high. Water clarity is improving. Water temperatures are in the upper 60’s. Use caution when boating in higher flows. Visit theUSGS Current Conditions website for more on water levels. Channel Catfish – Fair: Catfish action has slowed, but nice fish are still being caught. Use dead chubs or chicken livers fished in the impoundments or shallow slack water areas. Keep your bait on the river bottom. Walleye – Slow: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or ring worms in eddies or slack water … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: Try red worms for black crappies in the Cedar

Charles City

Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire

Chris Baldus

From the CHARLES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a passerby report of a house fire Thursday afternoon around 12:10PM at 2455 Miner Ave., Southwest of Charles City. Upon arrival, smoke and fire was visible from the exterior of the home.  No one was home at the time of the fire, and it is likely that the fire had a significant head start prior to the passerby report to 911.  Two CCFD engines and a tanker responded to the fire. Fire, smoke, and water damage was major, with the home likely a total loss.  The … Continue reading Rural Charles City house destroyed by fire

Calendar, Charles City

Annual Great Chili Cook-Off set for March 1

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY – Warm up this winter with a great cup of chili … or seven, at the Great Chili Cook-Off on Friday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Club in Charles City. One of Community Revitalization’s longest-running community events, the Great Chili Cook-Off is in its 23rd year as both a fundraiser for Charles City’s Main Street program and a fun, tasty way for the community to come together and shake off some of those winter blues. Seven local “celebrity” chili cooks offer up their best recipes for the public to sample … Continue reading Annual Great Chili Cook-Off set for March 1

Outdoors

FISHING REPORT: All I want for Christmas is a walleye

Chris Baldus

So, you want to catch a fish for Christmas. Here are the latest fishing reports from the Iowa DNR for Northeast Iowa. Cedar River (above Nashua) Check ice depths often, especially where there is current. Flows remain high. Go with a buddy. Let someone know where you are going and when you will return. Backwaters have 4 inches of ice. Anglers are catching a variety of fish. Black Crappie – Fair: Use a small jig tipped with a waxworm or colored spike. Yellow Perch – Slow: Catch perch up to 10 inches on a waxworm. Bounce a jig off the bottom for … Continue reading FISHING REPORT: All I want for Christmas is a walleye

Charles City

Charles City advertising for youth services librarian applicants

Chris Baldus

The Charles City Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian.  The Youth Services Librarian must possess a knowledge and appreciation for children’s literature and be comfortable with children of all ages and their caregivers.  Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and public relation skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software are essential. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing all youth programming, including the Summer Reading Program, story times, book clubs, and class visits; selecting and ordering books for children and teens under the supervision of the Library Director, keeping the children’s room area in good order, weeding books … Continue reading Charles City advertising for youth services librarian applicants