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Month: August 2018

FEATURE

MidAmerican Energy Announces Plan To Save Bats And Bald Eagles

August 31, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Des Moines, Iowa – Most of your homes might be powered by MidAmerican Energy.   Yesterday, MidAMerican Energy filed a plan with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposing a series of measures to help minimize [ More ]

FEATURE

BREAKING: Authorities Are Searching For Missing Person At Rockwell Elevator

August 31, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Rockwell, Iowa – Authorities are on scene this morning looking for a missing person near Rockwell’s Five Star Co-op. Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals confirmed to KIMT his office is assisting the Rockwell Fire Department [ More ]

Charles City Comet Football
Local & State Sports

The Score Sheet: High School Football Times Changed, Charles City Cross Country Preview

August 31, 2018 Kellan Heavican

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Charles City Comets host their rival the New Hampton Chickasaws at a NEW time.  Kickoff from Comet Field is set for 6 pm and not 7. Both teams are looking for [ More ]

FEATURE

WATCH: Charles City FFA Welcomes ‘New Students’ To Ag Shop

August 30, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Charles City, Iowa – Charles City FFA is taking agriculture to a whole new level.  

Interviews

Charles City Schools Superintendent Mike Fisher

August 30, 2018 Chris Berg

Superintendent Mike Fisher stopped by the morning show today to talk about the wonderful things going on in the classrooms. If you missed the interview, you may listen back to it by clicking play below.

Funeral Announcement
Obituaries

Patsy Rouse, 76, Charles City

August 30, 2018 kcha

Patsy Rouse, 76, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City under the care of hospice and with her family around her. According to her [ More ]

FEATURE

Greene Woman Trapped After Two-Vehicle Collision

August 30, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Mason City, Iowa – A woman is in fair condition after a two-vehicle crash trapped her in her vehicle in Cerro Gordo County on Monday.   Cerro Gordo County deputies say a 17-year-old male drove eastbound [ More ]

Collegiate Football on the Field with room for copy
Local & State Sports

The Score Sheet: Opening Weekend of College Football Kicks Off and Thursday’s Volleyball Schedule

August 30, 2018 Kellan Heavican

For some of us, we think it should become a national holiday — the opening weekend of college football is here.   The first game this weekend is #21 UCF hosting UCONN at 6. IOWA [ More ]

Funeral Announcement
Obituaries

Charles “Charlie” Pierce, 79, New Hampton

August 30, 2018 kcha

Charles “Charlie” Pierce age 79 of New Hampton died Monday, August 27, 2018, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Hugeback-Johnson [ More ]

Funeral Announcement
Obituaries

“Ray” Panoch, 81, New Hampton

August 30, 2018 kcha

“Ray” Panoch, age 81, of  New Hampton, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on [ More ]

Audio

Iowa Author Speaking About Finding The Lost History Of The State

August 29, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Floyd County, Iowa – Finding Iowa’s lost history – the good – the bad- the ugly.   Iowa Author and Speaker Linda McCann is speaking about one of her books on the Civilian Conservation Corp this [ More ]

Funeral Announcement
Obituaries

Dr. Daryl R. Fischer, 73, Surprise, Arizona

August 29, 2018 kcha

Funeral Service for Dr. Daryl R. Fischer, 73, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Greene, Iowa will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Retz Funeral Home, 519 N. First St. Greene.  Burial will be in [ More ]

Funeral Announcement
Obituaries

John J. Sullivan, 81, New Haven

August 29, 2018 kcha

John J. Sullivan, age 81, of New Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 3, 2018, [ More ]

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Audio

Board Of Supervisors Running Low On Funds, Amending Budget

August 29, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Charles City, Iowa – The Floyd County Supervisors met for a regular meeting yesterday morning to discuss amending the fiscal year budget.   The purchase of the two properties for the law enforcement center and [ More ]

volleyball
Local & State Sports

The Score Sheet: Rockford Suffers First Loss, Osage and St. Ansgar Ready To Battle In Rivalry Game

August 29, 2018 Kellan Heavican

West Fork handed the Rockford Warriors their first lost of the season last night.   The Warriors lost 3-1. Kayla Carroll and Jamie Schuster combined for 32 of Rockford’s 38 kills in the match.  Carroll [ More ]

Audio

Clarksville Residents Able To Move Forward After Devastating 2016 Flood

August 28, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Clarksville, Iowa – Clarksville Residents affected by the September 2016 flood finally have money in their hands. Eight homes ravaged by flood waters have been purchased by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Val Swinton is the [ More ]

Charles City City Hall
Audio

City Discusses Charging For Fire Calls & Main Street Building’s Structural Integrity In Question

August 28, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Charles City, Iowa – The Charles City Council met in a planning session last night. The council, Police Chief Hugh Anderson and Fire Chief Eric Whipple discussed if the city should start charging its residents [ More ]

FEATURE

Rockford Man Enters Plea Deal For Barrage Of Charges

August 28, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Floyd County, Iowa – A Rockford man has pleaded guilty to five of 14 counts of forgery, identity theft, truck thefts, burglary, arson, possession of stolen goods and a drug violation. Court documents say 23-year-old Colten [ More ]

A Volleyball On A Grunge Textured Background
Local & State Sports

The Score Sheet: Volleyball Season In Full Swing For Area Teams

August 28, 2018 Kellan Heavican

The Charles City Comets have started their campaign 2-2 after their early bird tournament on Saturday.   You heard the season opener with the Comets against the Mason City Mohawks on Fab Oldies 1580 and [ More ]

FEATURE

Sunday Evening Crash Leaves No Major Injuries

August 27, 2018 Kellan Heavican

Charles, City Iowa – A two car collision detoured traffic for nearly two hours yesterday evening. A witness last night saw the wreck. It happened around 6 yesterday evening along 4th avenue and B street. Witnesses [ More ]

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  • Logan Luft’s memory lives on through new organ donor legislation

    February 15, 2019
    Charles City, Iowa –  A Charles City family is using their son’s memory to help promote organ donation through the Iowa Legislature. The bill called ‘Logan’s Law’ allows people to elect to become organ donors on [ More ]
  • Scholarship on Black Office Folder. Toned Image.
    Dinning for Dollars utilizes inclusion, entertainment for area scholarships
    February 15, 2019
  • Charles City Sign
    City to revamp and add more signage to locate landmarks
    February 15, 2019
  • School
    Key funding passes in Iowa legislature for school funding
    February 14, 2019
  • City officials agree recent snow fall isn’t putting an impact on budgets, yet
    February 14, 2019

Community Calendar

  1. Utica Lucky 4’s 4H Club Food Drive

    February 11, 2019 - 8:00 am until March 1, 2019 - 5:00 pm
  2. Hope in Bloom: Floyd County Relay for Life Fundraiser

    February 13, 2019 until February 22, 2019
  3. Alzheimer’s Care-Giver Support Group Meeting

    February 19, 2019 - 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm
  4. Charles City Choir Presents: 50’s & 60’s Pop Concert

    February 19, 2019 - 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm
  5. Childhood Immunization Clinic – Floyd County

    February 20, 2019 - 9:00 am until 12:00 pm

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