21 May 2020
Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities

Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities


By The Associated Press Iowa movie theaters, museums, zoos and wedding reception venues will reopen Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday as she e...
18 May 2020
It’s official: Swimming pool to be closed for the summer

It’s official: Swimming pool to be closed for the summer


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Each of the council members expressed disappointment in the decision, but the Charles City Council voted ...
14 May 2020
No soup this year, but ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser a success for CCAC, food pantry

No soup this year, but ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser a success for CCAC, food pantry


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The only thing people missed out on was the soup. But it is called “Empty Bowls,” after all. Th...
 
Comp Systems reports outbreak of COVID-19 at Charles City location

Comp Systems reports outbreak of COVID-19 at Charles City location


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Comprehensive Systems Inc. in Charles City announced in a statement on Wednesday that its Crestview facil...
Charles City Park & Rec Board recommends not opening pool this summer

Charles City Park & Rec Board recommends not opening pool this summer


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The members of the Charles City Park & Recreation Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to r...
13 May 2020
Food Bank’s trucks will be back in town May 20 for food distribution

Food Bank’s trucks will be back in town May 20 for food distribution


To The Press The Northeast Iowa Food Bank mobile food pantry will be back in Charles City for a food distribution next week. The distribution will...
 
11 May 2020
Floyd County sees first death from COVID-19

Floyd County sees first death from COVID-19


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Department of Public Health announced on Sunday the first death attributed to COVID-...
07 May 2020
Reynolds opens up campgrounds, with restrictions

Reynolds opens up campgrounds, with restrictions


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Recreational campers who’ve been itching to spend some time away from the house and around the fire are...
05 May 2020
GROB: Don’t stand so close to me

GROB: Don’t stand so close to me


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Honestly, the guy would’ve been too close even if there wasn’t a pandemic going on. I was in line at...
 
04 May 2020
City council discusses when – and if – to open swimming pool

City council discusses when – and if – to open swimming pool


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s still up in the air whether or not people will get to cool off and enjoy the new waterslide at the...