Education
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Mar- 2024 -15 March
Charles City Schools, Police Prep for Active Shooter Drill
Last November, a possible threat forced the Charles City High School and Middle School into a “soft lockdown” while Charles…
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14 March
New Hampton Students Invited to “Drive Tractor to School”
The New Hampton FFA chapter is inviting students to “Drive a Tractor to School” next Tuesday (03.19). In celebration of…
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13 March
Threat at New Hampton Middle School Resolved
For the second time in just over two weeks, New Hampton Schools have had to address student safety concerns. In…
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13 March
North Iowa State Trooper Says Passing Stopped School Buses Continues to be Problem
Passing a stopped school bus is not only dangerous, it’s against the law. Still, Iowa State Patrol Trooper Tom Williams…
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8 March
Opportunity Fair Tuesday, March 12 at New Hampton High School
New Hampton High School will host an Opportunity Fair Tuesday (03.12). A Facebook post from the New Horizons Chamber says…
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5 March
Charles City School District Facing Budget Shortfall
While no official action could be taken, the Charles City School Board met in a work session Monday (03.04) night…
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5 March
Charles City Application to Join NCC Rejected
Future conference affiliation for Charles City remains up in the air after their application to join the North Central Conference…
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4 March
Active Shooter Drill Monday (03.04) in Osage School District
Just over a month after a possible threat prompted students and staff to “shelter in place,” the Osage School District…
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1 March
Charles City Trivia Night Saturday (03.02) to Benefit Riverside Cemetery Chapel
The 6th Annual Charles City Trivia Night this weekend will again help pay for renovations to the chapel at Riverside…
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1 March
Osage’s Stangel, Decorah’s Simon Named Mr., Ms. Wrestlers of the Year
For the second straight year, the Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the Year comes from northeast Iowa, while another north…
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1 March
NIACC President Schulz to Receive Bennet Lifetime Achievement Award
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) President Steve Schulz is one of nine retiring college presidents and chancellors nationwide being…
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Feb- 2024 -29 February
Tracking Down School Threats Take Collaborative Effort
In the past four months, no less than four north Iowa school districts have dealt with possible threats to the…
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28 February
ISU Extension Hosting Rural Living Series Starting Thursday (02.29)
Rural families living on farms and/or acreages are invited to a series of free educational programs to help them live…
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27 February
Search for Next Charles City Schools Superintendent Seeks Stakeholder Input
The Charles City School District has begun the process of searching for its next Superintendent. Current Superintendent Anne Lundquist will…
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24 February
FFA Chapters Like Charles City Improve Leadership, Public Speaking Skills
National FF Week comes to a close Saturday (02.24). Senior Taylor Quade is president of the Charles City Chapter of…
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23 February
Osage Wrestlers Make Final Three Cut for Mr. Wrestler of the Year Award
A pair of Osage Green Devils are among the finalists for the Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler of the Year award.…
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23 February
FFA a Family Tradition for Nashua-Plainfield Chapter President
It’s National FFA Week through this Saturday (02.24) Caleb Lentz is president of the Nashua-Plainfield FFA Chapter, who’s following a…
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22 February
New Hampton’s Frerichs to Step Down as AD
New Hampton High School is in the market for a new activities director. During Monday night’s School Board meeting, it…
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22 February
Charles City’s White Finishes Second at State Bowling
It’s a state runner-up finish for Charles City in the Boys Class 1A Individual State Bowling Tournament. The Comets’ Noah…
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21 February
New Hampton and Turkey Valley FFA Shoot to Package 100,000 Meals Thursday
Meals for the Heartland feeds individuals that are in need of food assistance. As part of National FFA Week, Karla…
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