22 July 2025
Family fun for all ages with Charles City Area Chamber mini golf Aug. 2

Family fun for all ages with Charles City Area Chamber mini golf Aug. 2


To The Press A day of fun miniature golf activities for friends and families is being planned by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. Th...
21 July 2025
Charles City Council works out vacancy appointment timeline

Charles City Council works out vacancy appointment timeline


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council worked out plans to replace outgoing council member Keith Starr during its...
Charles City Postcard mural complete

Charles City Postcard mural complete


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s latest mural is ready to be admired. Artist Ken “Phybr” Dushane finished ...
 
Floyd pickleball project gets $25K state grant boost

Floyd pickleball project gets $25K state grant boost


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A plan to turn an area in Lions Park in Floyd into a pair of pickleball courts got a major boost Fr...
Charles City parks master plan highlights high-priority projects, cost range

Charles City parks master plan highlights high-priority projects, cost range


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Several projects across Charles City’s parks and recreation system have been flagged as potential...
History, fun and free family activities highlight Floyd County Museum’s Saturday Heritage Fest

History, fun and free family activities highlight Floyd County Museum’s Saturday Heritage Fest


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Area residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Floyd County’s past with a day full of free ...
 
Summer Iowa Games whitewater events set for Saturday, July 26, in Charles City

Summer Iowa Games whitewater events set for Saturday, July 26, in Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Games Whitewater Slalom events should be good to go Saturday at Riverfront Park in Charles...
IEDA approves changes to Zoetis, Cambrex expansion projects

IEDA approves changes to Zoetis, Cambrex expansion projects


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved changes to major expansion projects by Zoetis an...
Floyd County Fair celebrates a successful week of entertainment

Floyd County Fair celebrates a successful week of entertainment


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Fair wrapped up for 2025 this past weekend after a week of food and fun. “I...
 
17 July 2025
Get Messy plays summer games

Get Messy plays summer games


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a colorful afternoon outside the Charles City Public Library with the Get Messy Games on T...