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Charles City Schools

Charles City School Board approves Thomson option for North Grand building

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY -— Charley Thomson and his partners are now the proud owners of an option to purchase the historic building that had been home to the Charles City Middle School until last year. The Charles City School Board approved the agreement by a 4-1 vote Monday night. Jim Frisbie cast the lone nay vote. The board tabled a discussion about a city of Charles City proposal to work with a “PlaceMaker” to come up with a new repurposing plan for the North Grand building. Whether the board will still consider the city’s idea is yet to be seen, Superintendent … Continue reading Charles City School Board approves Thomson option for North Grand building

Charles City Schools

Eighth-graders reconnect community with cemetery

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The incoming freshman class at Charles City High school will bring with it a resume like none before. For one thing, they reconnected a community to its cemetery. Many of the eighth graders’ efforts were on display Friday at a community open house at Riverside Cemetery: A drama troupe of eighth graders performed its short play about James Cullen’s death, the last lynching in Iowa, seven times in the cemetery chapel. The students researched and authored the play. Student guides outside the chapel presented their research on and restoration plans for the chapel. Stations throughout the cemetery … Continue reading Eighth-graders reconnect community with cemetery

Comets

Photos: CC hosts middle school boys track & field meet

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Comets played host Thursday, April 13, to boys middle school track and field teams from Cedar Falls Peet, Holmes Middle, Mason City John Adams Middle School (JAMS), and New Hampton. These are photos from some of the events. Click on the photo mosaic to open a slideshow. Photos By Chris Baldus 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 Photos: CC hosts middle school boys track & field meet

Charles City, Schools

CC Police investigate social media post reported by CCMS parent

Chris Baldus

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