Head Start RIF - Reading is Fundamental

Family night RIF in the Floyd County Head Start, Charles City, Iowa has "Clifford", the big red dog, entertaining our future readers.

R.I.F Guest
Casey Wiegmann

A Kansas City Chief football player reads to the young people of North Iowa Community Actions, Aplington Head Start classes.

Casey Wiegmann a local Iowan was born and raised in Parkersburg. A nephew of Karen's Anderson, played football for Parkersburg, and is one of 4 from A-P to play in the NFL. He is a graduate from the University of Iowa, and is now playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Position - Center
Height 6-2
Weight 285
Years Experience - 10
Birthdate 7/20/1973
Hometown Parkersburg, IA
College - Iowa
Current status - Active
Games Started - 88
Games Played - 115

CASEY WIEGMANN #62

Pro Career

Strong-willed Iowan joined Kansas City as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago on March 15, 2001 … Has been a key element in Kansas City's record-setting offense since joining the club … Enters his fifth campaign as the Chiefs starting center in 2005 … Doesn't tip the scales at or above 300 pounds like many NFL offensive linemen, but plays much bigger than his size with a determined and fundamentally-sound style … One of the league's most underrated performers at his position … Is finally beginning to garner some well-deserved national attention for his consistent effort and performance … Has earned three consecutive berths on USA Today's All-Joe Team, a squad that annually recognizes the NFL's best blue-collar players.