Tag: Charles City

COLUMNS

Mayor Erb: Clean-up Day, bridge collapse and rural revival

Chris Baldus

By Charles City Mayor Jim Erb It’s spring time in Iowa, the planting season is almost here and we have a lot to anticipate this year.  The question is where does one start?  One starts with Spring  Cleanup, which is basically the same opportunity for our residents as has been available in past years.  The Cleanup will occur on April 24, 25, 26, and 27.  The specifics of the collections will be posted at City Hall and also in the normal media locations.  After a winter  of accumulation of items, now is the time to gather unwanted items and have them … Continue reading Mayor Erb: Clean-up Day, bridge collapse and rural revival

Arts

Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — Registration is open for two week-long workshops for area youth during the week of June 19. Charles Youth Theatre 2017 is for students entering grade 3 to grade 9. The workshops will be held daily June 19 through June 23 at the  Charles Theatre, 409 Main St., Charles City. Workshop One is for students entering grade 3 to grade 5 will be from 8-10 a.m.  It will explore creative drama through movement, voice and stage presentation. Each session will culminate in a performance at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. Workshop Two is for students entering grade 6 … Continue reading Register by May 29 for Charles Youth Theatre 2017

Nashua

Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The deadline is coming up quickly to sign up girls to play in this year’s City League. Applications need to be turned in no later than April 12 to Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery in Charles City. It’s next to Subway across the street from the courthouse.  The $15 registration fee must be turned in with the application. Applications are available at Charles City schools and Stock Glass/Graphic Gallery. Practices might begin the week of May 7, according to the application. The league is for all girls who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade. The age groups and their … Continue reading Sign up for CC Girls’ City League Softball by April 12

Charles City

Charles City announces city-wide clean-up dates

Chris Baldus

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

Obituaries

Jane Ellen Biggers, 66, of Charles City

Chris Baldus

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

Charles City

Chamber Orchestra brings Paris to Charles City

Chris Baldus

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

Sports

Bowling league scores, Comet Bowl

Chris Baldus

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

Calendar

Your morning report, Sunday, April 2

Chris Baldus

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

Charles City

Charles City: Ignore the hype, don’t flush the wipe

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — City of Charles City officials have a request: Don’t flush even those “flushable” wipes. They are clog cornerstones. The city has posted its request on its website: “No matter what the package says, please don’t flush wipes labeled as ‘flushable’ down the city sewer. These materials can cause major problems in the sewer system and most importantly, plug up a homeowner’s service line and force them to pay to have them removed.” The notice includes a TV station’s photograph showing a sewer pipe from another community nearly half clogged with wipes. “Please don’t flush any type of … Continue reading Charles City: Ignore the hype, don’t flush the wipe

Calendar

Coming up this week … and beyond

Chris Baldus

Posting to this events calendar is free. Send information about your event to calendar@northcedarreports.com.   Monday, March 27 No school for Charles City schools All-State Individual Speech Festival, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., UNI CC and IC parent-teacher conferences, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. North Butler Spring Softball, 5-6:30 p.m., NB Elementary Gym in Allison CC School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., CCMS 7th grade learning studio   Tuesday, March 28 Rockford softball pitching and catching practice, 6:45 a.m. in the Rockford big gym. N-P, Rockford, Clarksville and North Butler girls and boys track and field, 4:30 p.m., at Nashua-Plainfield stadium CC … Continue reading Coming up this week … and beyond

Charles City, Schools

CC musicians test themselves at day-long festival

Chris Baldus

Charles City High School musicians spent Saturday at Crestwood Junior and Senior High School performing in the Class 3A Iowa High School Music Association Solo/Ensemble Festival. Choir, band and orchestra students made the trip north. An initial bus left at 6 a.m. for the all-day festival. Judges critiqued each performance, giving on the spot reaction as well as written notes for the students to review later. Full results were not available at the time of this writing, but Charles City musicians collected many Division I ratings, including a saxophone choir, a low brass choir, a trumphet choir, and multiple individual … Continue reading CC musicians test themselves at day-long festival

Obituaries

Marcus Quade, founder of Quade Construction, passes at age 73

Chris Baldus

By Hauser Funeral Home Marcus Quade, 73, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A memorial service for Marcus Quade will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating. Private family inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A gathering of family and friends will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the memorial service Monday … Continue reading Marcus Quade, founder of Quade Construction, passes at age 73

Obituaries

Phyllis Schrader, singer for many weddings and funerals, passes at age 87

Chris Baldus

By Hauser Funeral Home Phyllis Schrader, 87, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Cedar Health in Charles City. A funeral service for Phyllis Schrader will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City with Pastor Jim Beranek officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday at the church. Phyllis Mae (Zingg) Schrader, the daughter of Emil and … Continue reading Phyllis Schrader, singer for many weddings and funerals, passes at age 87

Charles City, Schools

Charles  City National Honor Society inducts new members

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The membership of the 2016-17  Charles City National Honor Society is complete. New members were inducted Thursday night at a ceremony in the high school gymnasium.  Hanna Bjelica was the keynote speaker. She talked about her eight-week experience after graduating last year from Charles City High School. She was a World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Intern at the World Vegetable Center in Patancheru, India.  Bjelica encouraged the inductees to step beyond their comfort zones. This year’s inductees to the National Honor Society members are: Michael Andrews Theo Arndt Alysha Bilharz Bailee Bortz Marco Concepcion Gavin Connell Kelsi … Continue reading Charles  City National Honor Society inducts new members

Obituaries

Edna McCoy, 103, of Charles City

Chris Baldus

Edna McCoy, 103, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City with her family by her side. A funeral Mass for Edna McCoy will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Gary Mayer celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, with a Rosary beginning at 3 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass on Monday at … Continue reading Edna McCoy, 103, of Charles City

Charles City, Comets

CC boys track team collects titles at Luther College

Chris Baldus

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