Chris Baldus

Iowa

Managing Editor at Clinton Herald

Would-be member of the should-be Bull Moose Party

Articles

County move allows city sale of railport land

1 week ago | dewittobserver.com | Chris Baldus

The city of Clinton now can complete a $1 million land sale in its rail park to a local freight handler planning to expand. The Clinton County Board of Supervisors April 7 voted 3-0 to allow a partial release from a judgment against the city regarding the Lincolnway Railport. The release allows Super 8 Logistics, LLC to close on its more than $1.01 million purchase of 34.9 acres near where the new Atlas Roofing manufacturing plant is being constructed.
Clinton Rotarian named Guardian of Integrity

1 week ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus
County supervisors support annexation plan by Calamus

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

The Clinton County Board of Supervisors gave its support on Monday to the city of Calamus annexing farmland on the east side of town. "I certainly want to congratulate Calamus," said Supervisor Dan Srp before a 3-0 vote in favor of the annexation. "I know Mayor Goettsch and the city of Calamus have been working on a lot of strategizing for growth and the future of the community.
County OKs utility permit, equipment purchases

2 weeks ago | dewittobserver.com | Chris Baldus

At its regular meeting on Monday, the Clinton County Board of Supervisors approved a tax abatement, a utility permit, heavy equipment purchases and learned about a Civil War tombstone project. It also began a discussion about being more actively involved in reviewing invoices and claims. By 3-0 votes, the supervisors:• Approved tax abatement for two homes purchased by individuals from mobile home dealer Scottsman Homes LLC. One home qualified for an $82 adjustment and the other $68.
County move allows city sale of railport land

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

The City of Clinton now can complete a $1 million land sale in its rail park to a local freight handler planning to expand. The Clinton County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted 3-0 to allow a partial release from a judgment against the city regarding the Lincolnway Railport. The release allows Super 8 Logistics, LLC to close on its $1,012,100 purchase of 34.9 acres near where the new Atlas Roofing manufacturing plant is being constructed.
Clinton Council's Tuesday agenda includes riverfront study, sidewalks and firefighters

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

The Clinton City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Three firefighters will take the oath of office: Hunter Kastantin, Marik McDowell and Nicholas McQuistion. kAmp A2:C @7 AF3=:4 962C:?8 H:== 36 96=5 AC:@C E@ E96 r@F?4:= G@E:?8 @? E96 E@A:4D] %96 7:CDE H:== 4@?46C? E96 DF3>:DD:@?
County makes seasonal hires, needs medical examiner transporters

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

The Clinton County Board of Supervisors approved personnel moves on Monday for Clinton County Conservation and the medical examiner functions. The Conservation Board received the OK for two seasonal hires: Carley Sue McKibben as a temporary concessions employee at $12 per hour and Katie Marie Brandenburg as a conservation technician at $13.50 per hour. kAm%96 $FA6CG:D@CD 2AAC@G65 9:C:?8 s63C2 {F5G:8D6? 2D 2 >65:42= 6I2>:?6C :?G6DE:82E@C 2D 2 7=2E C2E6 @7 Sa__ A6C 42==[ >:=6286 C6:>3FCD6>6?E 2?5 2?
Camanche girls 3rd at Tipton relays, boys 5th

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

TIPTON — The Camanche girls track and field team finished third in a field of 13 teams Tuesday at the Tipton Early Bird Co-Ed Relays. The Camanche boys placed fifth out of 11. Scoring team points for the girls:kAm• x? D9@E AFE[ !2:86 xCG:?6 42AEFC65 7:CDE H:E9 2 5:DE2?46 @7 bh\`_] |:=6J sFC:EK2 H2D D6G6?E9 H:E9 ba\b]k^Am kAm• xCG:?6 E@@< 7@FCE9 :? 5:D4FD H:E9 2 E9C@H @7 `_c\ck^AmkAm• y6@C8:2 }6F>2?? A=2465 D64@?5 :?
Camanche and DeWitt split tennis matches

2 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

DEWITT — After the Camanche and Central DeWitt girls tennis teams split the six singles matches Thursday on the Sabers home court, the Storm doubles squads sealed the 5-4 win. Camanche’s singles wins were all 2-0: Evalyn Vogel over Anna Prosise (6-2, 7-6 T7-0), Cheyenne Tucker over Kaelyn Denahy (6-1, 6-1), and Rylan Smith over Audrey Wilke (6-3, 6-2). kAmr6?EC2= s6(:EE’D D:?8=6D H:?D H6C6i r=2:C6 |4v2CCJ @G6C y6?26 |2EJ2DD6 a\` Wa\e[ e\a[ `_\aX[ p?2 w6??:?8D6?
Prince of Peace wins soccer opener, 7-1

3 weeks ago | clintonherald.com | Chris Baldus

WAPELLO — Carson DeBo scored four goals and Nolan Lange made 11 saves Monday as the Prince of Peace boys soccer team won its season opener, 7-1, at Wapello. “This was a great start to our season,” said Irish head coach Mike Davis. “Lots of new faces in the program and everyone was able to get in the match, which makes for a fun night for guys.”kAmp=D@ D4@C:?8 H6C6 {F<2D |FDD2>2??