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