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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

Comet soccer suits up for first time; season schedule announced

CHARLES CITY — Most of Charles City High School’s soccer players received their game uniforms Thursday, March 22 — which is a little more than a week out from the new program’s first game. This inaugural crew’s excitement manifested in selfies and the urging between teammates to “hurry up” getting jerseys on and joining group poses. The team’s official, professional photos will be taken Friday. The co-ed program has 42 players, making it one of the larger sports programs in the district. Brad McKenzie is the head coach. The Comets’ first game will be on the road Monday, April 2, … Continue reading Comet soccer suits up for first time; season schedule announced

Charles City Schools to add soccer teams next school year

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

Y soccer season games begin

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