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Charles City Schools

Charles City School District announces Summer Food Program

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Charles City Community Schools will once again be participating in the Summer Food Service Program, a news release from the school district announced.  “Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service,” it said. Parents are encouraged to accompany younger children. An adult meal may be purchased for $3.50.  No food is to be shared or carried out of the building. Meals will be provided, on a … Continue reading Charles City School District announces Summer Food Program

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Annual Cedar Dog Jog is June 10

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Run or walk June 10 to help homeless pets in the Charles City area. The annual PAWS Cedar Dog Jog returns at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10.  According to the registration website, the price to run or walk the 5K route that begins in Riverside Park is $30 for an adult and $20 for children 15 years old or younger. A family rate of $45 is also available. These rates include a T-shirt.  Participants can get a discounted price of $10 per adult and $5 per child if they decide to not get a T-shirt. Click here … Continue reading Annual Cedar Dog Jog is June 10

Nashua

5 things to know today

Chris Baldus

 It will be mostly sunny today with an expected high of 71. There is a 20% chance of showers tonight. Friday’s forecast has a 30% chance of showers and expected high of 74. Friday’s Party in the Park Will have a dance floor to go along with its live music by The Chocolate Crackers from 5-7 p.m. and Coyote Wild from 8-11 p.m Admission to the event in Charles City’s Central Park is free. Iowa BIG North is putting on a glow in the dark-themed bean bag tournament at Friday’s Party in the Park. The entry fee is $5. A … Continue reading 5 things to know today

Obituaries

Ron Holzer remembered as a happy guy

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Ronald “Ron” Holzer, 61, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. According to Ron’s wishes, he was cremated and a celebration of his life will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Hauser Funeral Home. Ron’s family will continue the celebration of his life afterwards at DeRailed in Charles City. Ronald “Ron” Joseph Holzer was born Jan. 9, 1956, to Gilbert and Dorothy (Hemann) Holzer in Charles City, Iowa. Ron grew up in the Charles City area, attending Charles City High School. … Continue reading Ron Holzer remembered as a happy guy

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Hail no! North Central Iowa hit again by destructive storms

Chris Baldus

Wednesday evening’s storms struck fast and furiously. At about 6 p.m., the Charles City Fire Department reported “many trees and powerlines down throughout (the) county, making many roads impassable.” A minute later, a spotter reported a tree branch knocking out power lines south of Charles City. These were two of many reports compiled by the National Weather Service about the high winds, hail and heavy rain that tore into north central Iowa Wednesday, May 17. The storms tracked north into Minnesota, where tornadoes were reported. Along with the snapped branches, large trees were uprooted in Charles City. The city will be … Continue reading Hail no! North Central Iowa hit again by destructive storms

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Storm blasts through region

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Although 75 mph winds were reported in Nashua and 1-inch hail in Charles City, the severe thunderstorms that raced through the region Monday evening saved its worse for locales farther east.   In New Hampton, as a rainbow spread above Nashua, 2-inch hail fell in the hard rain and high winds. Those winds sped up to 82 mph by the time they reached Calmar in Winneshiek County. In Fayette County, roofs blew off in numerous areas. The National Weather Service Reports that 0.97 of an inch of rain fell on Rockford and 0.57 fell in Charles City. Click … Continue reading Storm blasts through region

Nashua

Your morning update: Jail project advances and the Spring Play opens soon

Chris Baldus

Floyd County is going it alone to address it’s jail needs. The Charles City Spring Play is a comedy and is just around the corner. The Comets sweep their home golf meet. And, the city will be flushing hydrants soon. Good morning, it’s Wednesday, April 26. Today’s Holidays It is National Kids and Pets Day, according to NationalDayCalendar.com. North Cedar Reports proclaims this as Comet Bowl Day. It’s going to rain, go bowling. WEATHER Forecast from the National Weather Service Today — Scattered showers, mainly between noon and 3 p.m. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest … Continue reading Your morning update: Jail project advances and the Spring Play opens soon

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Charles City boys and girls win home golf meet

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Jackson Molstead and Abby Milligan led the Comets boys and girls teams to first-place finishes Tuesday on their home course. Milligan won medalist status by shooting a 49 on Cedar Ridge Golf Course’s back 9. Teammate Gen Wandro was the runner-up with a 50. The girls team standings were 1. Charles City, 213; 2. Nashua-Plainfield, 214; and 3. Osage, 235 For the boys, Osage’s Drew Olson shot a 38 on Cedar Ridge’s front 9 to be the meet medalist. Molstead was runner-up with a 41. The team standings were 1. Charles City, 169; 2. Osage, 174; 3. … Continue reading Charles City boys and girls win home golf meet

Obituaries

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Apel of Charles City passes at age 73

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Ronald “Ronnie” Apel, 73, of Charles City died Monday, April 24, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service for Ron will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with Pastor Coulter Page officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be held for an hour before the service at the church on Thursday. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for Wednesday evening. Continue reading Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Apel of Charles City passes at age 73

Charles City Schools

Charles City Schools to add soccer teams next school year

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Soccer is coming to Charles City High School next school year. The Charles City School Board  approved the addition of soccer to the 2017-18 high school activities. The district currently has an agreement with Mason City allowing Comets to play on the boys and girls teams. One girl and seven boys from Charles City are playing for the Mohawks. (Read spring sports report) The Charles City Family Y soccer program for children in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade has about 300 players, including about 60 from middle school grades. (Y soccer photos) A survey conducted by School … Continue reading Charles City Schools to add soccer teams next school year

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Events calendar

Chris Baldus

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Book Walk with a Craft, 1 p.m., program for elementary-age children, Charles City Public Library JULY 15-22 Hallmark Gold Crown Ornament Debut Event, July 15 – July 22, The Rustic Corner, 413 N. Main St, Charles City FRIDAY, JULY 14 All Ages Storytime: Story with craft, 10:15-11 a.m. Charles City Public Library MONDAY-THURSDAY, Aug. 7-10 Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8 p.m., St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City Continue reading Events calendar

Charles City Schools

Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY —A large head last seen in public during the Charles City 2016 Homecoming Pep Rally made an appearance Saturday night at the CCHS 2017 Prom Grand March. The bigger-than-life cardboard head of Prom king candidate Alex Koehler accompanied queen candidate Kristyn Pellymonter around the “red carpet” in the competition gym attached to the new middle school addition. Pellymonter danced and waved — as did the other court members during their promenades — as she took her place among them awaiting the crowning moment. Koehler was only there in spirit because he is playing football in Italy at the … Continue reading Jordan and Menken named king and queen of CC Prom

Obituaries

Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Mabel H. Kreger, 84, of Charles City, Iowa, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Homes. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street, with Reverend Bill Odermann officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. Mabel was born on April 19, 1932 in Ripon, Wisconsin to Herbert and Joyce (Bird) Wichman. She resided and attended … Continue reading Charles City’s Mabel H. Kreger passes at 84

Obituaries

Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Elaine Eppley, 89, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral Mass for Elaine Eppley will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Father Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, with a Scripture Service beginning at 7 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Friday. Elaine … Continue reading Elaine Eppley of Charles City passes at 89

Nashua

Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead

Chris Baldus

A Charles City man was the sixth fastest Iowan in the Boston Marathon on Monday, and the countdown is on for proms at two schools this coming weekend. Good morning, it’s Tuesday, April 18.   CHARLES CITY AREA WEATHER The National Weather forecast for today includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 68, and breezy, with a south wind of 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight there is a 10 percent chance of showers before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with … Continue reading Your morning update: Boston Marathon glory, plus two proms ahead

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CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon

Chris Baldus

BOSTON — A Charles City man had the 6th fastest time among Iowa runners Monday in the Boston Marathon. When you include all the runners, Torrey Stallsmith, 26, placed 1,966th with his official time of 3:04:36 Here are other north-central Iowans who ran the Boston Marathon. Included are their official time and overall finishing place. Kevin R. Cummer, 45, of Waverly, 3:28:20, 6,609 Jamie K. Stensland, 51, of Waverly, 3:39:17, 9,553 Perry McGee, 45, of Cresco, 3:45:21, 11,316 David Kersbergen, 51 of Mason City, 3:46:16, 11,569 Lynn H Manning, 60, of Forest City, 3:46:22, 11,601 Steve Younker, 51, of Mason … Continue reading CC man the 6th fastest Iowan in Boston Marathon

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Where they are now: Mara Forsyth powers Wartburg softball offense

Chris Baldus

WAVERLY, Iowa — Charles City graduate Mara Forsyth is more than a cornerstone of Wartburg College softball team’s offense. More accurately, she is the keystone. The junior infielder leads the 17-11 Knights in batting average among all players with more than two at-bats. In 28 games and 87 at-bats so far this season, Forsyth is batting .414. She leads in runs scored (32 of the team’s 179), runs batted in (43 of the team’s 153), home runs (10), and slugging percentage (.874). Forsyth is well on her way to eclipsing her sophomore season. After transferring from the University of Northern … Continue reading Where they are now: Mara Forsyth powers Wartburg softball offense

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Y soccer season games begin

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Soccer season is in full swing in America’s Hometown. The Charles City Family Y youth soccer program has at least 300 players from grades kindergarten to 8th grade, roughly 60 are from the middle school grades. These are some photos from the first day of games this season at the College Grounds. They’ll be there again next week. Contact Chris Baldus about reprints at news@northcedarreports.com. Continue reading Y soccer season games begin

Nashua

State says Lindaman deserves a new trial

Chris Baldus

By Chris Baldus, news@northcedarreports.com Former Floyd County Magistrate Doug Lindaman, who is serving a 10-year sentence in an Iowa prison, has new hope that his third-degree sexual abuse conviction will be reversed and he will get a new trial. Lindaman, who has had a handful of his post- conviction relief motions denied, is now the beneficiary of a motion  from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to summarily reverse his conviction.  The Iowa Supreme Court will rule on the motion. The key issue is Lindaman’ decision to represent himself in his trial. The attorney general is supporting a motion from Lindaman that … Continue reading State says Lindaman deserves a new trial