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Charles City, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Charles City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Charles City police say e-bikes are becoming a growing safety concern
- How Floyd County’s VA director quietly goes above and beyond for vets
- How a $10 million court win changes cancer care in town
Also on today's calendar: Cedar River H-D Bike Blessing 🦅 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Turning sunny; breezy, nice, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 51.
- Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Charles City Juvenile Injured After Crashing E-Bike Into Vehicle, Points to Growing Problem – 95.1 The Bull (951thebull.com) — A Charles City juvenile suffered minor injuries after riding an e-bike into the side of a turning car on Clark Street, highlighting growing safety concerns. Local police and neighboring departments warn that fast-moving e-bikes, distracted riding, and lack of helmets are creating more risks, and they urge parents to talk with kids about safer habits around town. 
2. Floyd County Veterans Affairs Director Schriever Recognized for Going Above and Beyond – 95.1 The Bull (951thebull.com) — If you’re a veteran or family member in Charles City, your county Veterans Affairs office in the courthouse is being praised for going the extra mile. Director Todd Schriever was honored for hands-on help to a local Vietnam veteran and continues offering assistance programs and services to eligible veterans and their dependents. The office can be reached at 641-228-1850.
3. Cancer Center Moves Forward After Court Awards $10 Million Bequest to FCMC – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com) — A long-planned cancer center at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City can now move forward after the Iowa Supreme Court awarded a $10 million bequest to the hospital. Leaders say the outpatient-only center will expand local cancer care options, following years of legal challenges over the late Herman Stille’s estate.
4. Floyd County Museum to Hire New Director – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com) — The Floyd County Museum in Charles City is preparing to hire a new director as current leader McKenna Lloyd departs later this month for a job in Mankato, Minnesota. Lloyd, who has served since 2022, thanked the community and volunteers for supporting recent improvements at the museum.
5. Monday's Area Scoreboard: Bishop Garrigan and Algona Girls Golf Teams Runners up at TIW, NCC Tournaments (algonaradio.com) — Charles City’s girls golf team placed in the North Central Conference tournament, shooting a 419 and finishing behind Clear Lake, Algona, and several other league rivals. The roundup also highlights strong golf and track performances from Bishop Garrigan, North Union, and other north-central Iowa schools, giving local fans a sense of how area teams are stacking up late in the spring season.
📸 Around Charles City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Central Preschool’s Kids’ Dance Party →
Floyd County Fairgrounds, 2516 7 Mile Rd, Charles City
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Cedar River H-D Bike Blessing 🦅 →
Cedar River Harley/Davidson, 1750 Cedar Vw Rd, Charles City
11:00 am -
Mason City Varsity Softball @ Charles City →
Charles City High School, 1 Comet Dr, Charles City
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Charles City, IA Calendar, 910 Clark Street, Charles City
6:00 pm -
FOL Book Club →
Charles City Public Library, 910 Clark St, Charles City
6:15 pm -
Clear Lake Varsity Baseball @ Charles City →
Charles City High School, 1 Comet Dr, Charles City
5:00 pm -
Delinquent Notices Due →
Charles City, IA Calendar, 507 Clark Street, Charles City -
Tag Day →
Charles City, IA Calendar, 507 Clark Street, Charles City
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
📣 Charles City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Childhood Immunization Clinic →
Floyd County, IA Calendar, 1003 Gilbert St, Charles City
9:00 am -
Coffee, Conversations, and Kids @Nashua Public Library →
Nashua Public Library - Iowa, 220 Brasher St, Nashua
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
Wednesday May 27
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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