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R-R-MR

R-R-MR joining Iowa Star Conference in 2024

Chris Baldus

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock is leaving the Top of Iowa Conference for the Iowa Star Conference beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The R-R-MR School Board approved the change Monday night (Aug. 15, 2022). ” The board made the decision based on what they feel is in the best interest of our students,” Superintendent Todd Liechty wrote on the district’s Facebook page. “Currently, RRMR is the second smallest school in the Top of Iowa Conference and our students are struggling to compete. Joining the Iowa Star puts RRMR in the middle of the schools in terms of student enrollment. The board believes … Continue reading R-R-MR joining Iowa Star Conference in 2024

Charles City

R-R-MR sidelines varsity football

Chris Baldus

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock has joined a list of Iowa schools not playing varsity football this fall. The district posted this message on its Facebook page on Monday: “Due to the low number of upperclassmen participating in football, Rockford Administration and football coaches have decided to play a JV only schedule for the fall 2022 season. This decision was made based on what is best for our current football athletes as well as the future of our football program at this time. It is the hope that by playing JV only, our athletes will make greater strides with the fundamentals of football … Continue reading R-R-MR sidelines varsity football

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

Bearcats, Comets, Huskies, Warriors

STATE TRACK: Local results, schedules

Chris Baldus

DES MOINES — Charles City’s Kiki Connell finished 12th in the girls 3000-meter run Thursday afternoon at the State Track and Field Championships. Her time was 11:05.03. Her brother, senior Gavin Connell finished 24th in the boys 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:47.34 Junior Abby Marr, Riceville, won the Class 1A girls shot put championship with a put of 40 feet, 8.5 inches Thursday morning in Drake Stadium. She was seeded 10th in Flight 2. Senior Nicole Heeren, North Butler, placed 10th with a put of 36 feet, 2.75 inches. Clarksville long jumper finishes 17th — Senior Spencer Gray, … Continue reading STATE TRACK: Local results, schedules

Chickasaw County, Floyd County

Read the latest issue of the Post and try the local crossword puzzle

Chris Baldus

Click the image below for a full size pdf that you can read online or print out on your own. The recommended paper size is 11 by 17. To submit articles or calendar items, email Chris Baldus, publisher, at news@northcedarreports.com. Post 3 Click here for Crossword 1. This can be printed on regular letter-sized paper. Continue reading Read the latest issue of the Post and try the local crossword puzzle

Outdoors

Access the Floyd County Conservation spring newsletter here

Chris Baldus

The spring 2018 edition of the Floyd County Conservation newsletter is available. Click here to see an electronic edition. The Conservationist includes articles from Conservation staff, event announcements and a registration sheet for the May 5 Tosanak 5K Trail Run/Walk. Floyd County Conservation Director Adam Sears writes about a milestone for the Conservation Board. “In July of 1958, Floyd County began doing something new. The first meeting of the Floyd County Conservation Board (FCCB) was held at the Floyd County Courthouse,” he began. “This year, 2018 is a milestone year for the FCCB, putting the department at 60 years of … Continue reading Access the Floyd County Conservation spring newsletter here

Bearcats, Comets, Huskies, Sports, Warriors

High school softball postseason begins

Chris Baldus

District play for Iowa high school softball begins next week. Here are the matchups for area teams: Class 1A, Region 4 Nashua-­Plainfield travels Monday, July 3, for a 5:30 p.m. first-round game against host Dunkerton. The winner will play Clarksville on the Indians’ home field at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. The Huskies could face Rockford or Riceville in round three. Rockford will host Riceville in the first round at 7 p.m. Monday, July 3. North Butler starts its play in the second round at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at home. The Bearcats will play the winner of the … Continue reading High school softball postseason begins

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

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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

AM Update, Uncategorized

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

Obituaries2 Comments

Funeral for R-R-MR student, 14, will be Saturday

Chris Baldus

MASON CITY — Sydney Nikole Alcorn, 14 of Mason City, died in an automobile accident on Monday, April 10, 2017, in Mason City. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City, with Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Per her family’s wishes, Sydney’s body will be cremated following the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Sydney Alcorn Memorial Fund. Sydney was born August 28, 2002, the daughter of April Regina Dakin of Mason City and … Continue reading Funeral for R-R-MR student, 14, will be Saturday

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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