Homecoming Week 2023 for Charles City Schools starts Sunday (09.10).
Festivities start this Sunday with the Booster Club Tailgate at the Elk’s Lodge from 5 to 7 pm. The event features free food provided by Hy-Vee, yard games and a pep rally. However, because of the burn ban in effect for all of Floyd County, the bonfire has been canceled.
Homecoming faculty counselor Sarah Downing says activities continue to ramp up on Monday (09.11).
Jada Litterer with the student Homecoming committee says Monday also kicks off dress up days at the High School and Middle School.
Litterer says Charles City elementary students will also get into the Homecoming spirit.
Charles City Homecoming festivities come to a head on Friday with a pep rally at 1:30 pm in Comet Gym, which also includes the crowning of the Homecoming queen and King. The Comets will host Mason City for the Homecoming football game, with Homecoming dance Saturday night, September 16th.
Charles City Community School District
2023 Homecoming Schedule
September 10-16, 2023
Theme: Make Them See Stars
(* denotes local event open to the entire community)
Sunday, September 10
*5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm, , Booster Club Tailgate at Elk’s Lodge (2111 Clark St)
Free Meal Provided by Hy-Vee (brats, hot dogs, chips, cookies and pop or water) and yard games
7:30 p.m., Light Bonfire
Monday, September 11
*5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., McTeacher Night at Charles City McDonalds in support of the Booster Club.
*5:00 p.m. JJV/JV Volleyball (at Sumner Fredericksburg)
*6:00 p.m., JV Football game (Comet Field)
Tuesday, September 12
*4:15 p.m., 7th Grade Football (Comet Field, 1 Comet Drive)
*4:15 p.m., 8th Grade Football (at New Hampton)
*5:00 p.m., 9th Grade Volleyball (Charles City High School Gym, 1 Comet Drive)
*6:00 p.m., JJV Volleyball ((Charles City High School Gym, 1 Comet Drive)
*7:15 p.m., Varsity Volleyball (Charles City High School Gym, 1 Comet Drive)
Thursday, September 14
*4:30 p.m., Varsity Cross Country (at Elkader Golf and Country Club)
Friday, September 15
1:30 p.m., Pep Rally (Comet Gym, 1200 1st Avenue)
2:45 p.m., Homecoming Court Coronation (Comet Gym, 1200 1st Avenue)
*4:15 p.m., Parade (Main Street, Charles City) Those interested in a parade entry should contact,
Tom Bock, Charles City Electronics, 641-228-1521
*4:30 p.m., Hy-Vee sponsored Tailgate (Comet Field)
*5:00 p.m., 9/10 Grade Football (Comet Field, 1 Comet Drive)
*5:00 pm., Dedicated of “Time Stamp” memorial bench outside of Charles City High School
*7:00 p.m., Homecoming Court Recognition (Comet Field, 1 Comet Drive)
*7:30 p.m., Varsity Football vs. Mason City (Comet Field, 1 Comet Drive)
*Halftime, Marching Band and Dance Team perform “A Little Something For Everyone” (Comet Field, 1 Comet Drive)
Saturday, September 16
*9:00 a.m., 9/JV Volleyball (at Lake Mills)
8:00 p.m., Dance (Charles City High School Cafeteria, 1 Comet Drive)
Dress up days – Charles City High School and Middle School
Monday 9/11 – Neon
Tuesday 9/12 – Tacky Tourist
Wednesday 9/13 – Surfer v. Biker
Thursday 9/14 – Red, White and Blue
Friday 9/15 – Orange and Black
Dress up days – Charles City Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School
Monday 9/11 – Neon
Tuesday 9/12 – Silly Hat and/or Sock Day
Wednesday 9/13 – Team Day
Thursday 9/14 – Red, White and Blue Day
Friday 9/28 – Orange and Black
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has unanimously rejected Navigator C-O-2 Venture’s application to build a carbon capture pipeline in South Dakota.
Navigator is one of three companies with plans to build carbon pipelines in the Midwest, including sections in Floyd, Butler, Bremer, Fayette, Buchanan, and Franklin counties. South Dakota regulators held public hearings on the company’s route through their state in late July and early August, then unanimously voted this week to reject Navigator’s application for a construction permit. The head of South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission cited concerns about Navigator’s notices to property owners along the proposed pipeline route.
Navigator had objected to county ordinances restricting how close the pipeline could be built near homes, schools and other structures, but South Dakota utility regulators have also refused to override those county regulations. Navigator says they will evaluate the written decision from South Dakota regulators before deciding what to do next.
In early August, regulators in North Dakota rejected Summit Carbon Solution’s construction permit. The company has since altered its route in North Dakota in response to concerns about its proximity to Bismarck, in hopes that North Dakota’s Public Service Commission will reconsider the application. The permit hearing for Summit’s route in South Dakota is scheduled to begin Monday.
Meanwhile, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) hearing about the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline continued this week in Fort Dodge with testimony from witnesses who support the project. Landowners who oppose Summit’s pipeline testified over the first past two weeks of the proceedings.
The IUB has scheduled hearings to continue next week on Tuesday (09.12), Wednesday (09.13) and Thursday (09.14)