03 February 2022

Charles City schools remove face covering requirements at all campuses as absentees decline


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City Community Schools have removed the requirement that staff and students wear face coverin...
29 January 2022
Floyd County COVID-19 7-day positivity rate falls; school district mask requirement pulled back

Floyd County COVID-19 7-day positivity rate falls; school district mask requirement pulled back


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The weekly COVID-19 test positivity average fell a little last week, but was still above two weeks ...
Charles City Rotary Club’s annual Radio Auction set for Saturday morning

Charles City Rotary Club’s annual Radio Auction set for Saturday morning


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Meals, merchandize, services and scores of gift certificates will be on the auction block Saturday mo...
 
24 January 2022
Climbing COVID-19 rate expands Charles City school face covering scope

Climbing COVID-19 rate expands Charles City school face covering scope


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com COVID-19 mitigation efforts have expanded at Charles City public schools, with face coverings requi...
17 January 2022
COVID-19 rates close City Hall, require face covering use at high school

COVID-19 rates close City Hall, require face covering use at high school


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com COVID 19 infection rates have crept back up in Floyd County, and some public organizations are reac...
19 October 2021
Community Notes: Greetings from the Code Enforcement Department

Community Notes: Greetings from the Code Enforcement Department


Jason Webster & Paul Hughes, Charles City Code Enforcement Normally the cooler weather would slow things down before now, but the nicer weather ...
 
27 September 2021
Charles City Board of Education approves targeted mask-wearing plan

Charles City Board of Education approves targeted mask-wearing plan


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a targeted mitigation pl...
16 September 2021
Charles City School District weighs benefits, consequences of mask mandate

Charles City School District weighs benefits, consequences of mask mandate


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com A recent judge’s ruling has forced the Charles City School District to once again take a look at the pros...
26 August 2021
Charles City schools receive $100,000 grant for mental health support

Charles City schools receive $100,000 grant for mental health support


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School District will receive $100,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money for menta...
 
12 August 2021
Ten new positive COVID cases reported in Floyd County over the last week

Ten new positive COVID cases reported in Floyd County over the last week


To the Press The Floyd County Department of Public Health reported 10 new positive cases in the county between Aug. 4-11. According to a release, ...