22 October 2019
Supervisors receive Floyd County weed report during short regular meeting

Supervisors receive Floyd County weed report during short regular meeting


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com There are five weeds that are considered a problem in Floyd County, according to the county weed comm...
Charles City leaf pickup begins Oct. 28

Charles City leaf pickup begins Oct. 28


To The Press The Charles City Street Department has announced that the fall leaves pickup for 2019 is scheduled for the week of Oct. 28. Residen...
21 October 2019
Council passes first reading of ordinance to raise out-of-town water surcharge

Council passes first reading of ordinance to raise out-of-town water surcharge


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance on Monday that would raise by 50%...
 
Supervisors: New state law could impact local budgeting process

Supervisors: New state law could impact local budgeting process


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County Supervisors made the first tentative steps toward talking about the next fiscal year bud...
Three candidates to vie for two Charles City school board seats

Three candidates to vie for two Charles City school board seats


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Three candidates — two retired educators and the current school board president — will contend to fil...
Annual Charles City Spookwalk will be Thursday, Oct. 24

Annual Charles City Spookwalk will be Thursday, Oct. 24


To The Press Superheroes will be converging on Charles City on Thursday, Oct. 24, for the 24th annual Spookwalk. Area kids and their parents or ...
 
20 October 2019
Cub Scout Pack 4166 collects food for local pantry

Cub Scout Pack 4166 collects food for local pantry


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A can of green beans, a box of pasta or a jar of peanut butter — every little bit can help when...
McTeacher Night raises over $800 for Immaculate Conception School

McTeacher Night raises over $800 for Immaculate Conception School


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com No records were broken this time around, but McTeacher Night was another success for Immaculate C...
PAWS fall rummage sale draws a generous crowd

PAWS fall rummage sale draws a generous crowd


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com When it comes to selling merchandise at a rummage sale, timing is everything. “The Christmas village...
 
Rain dampens final farmers market

Rain dampens final farmers market


A steady early-morning rain made things difficult during setup at the final Charles City Farmers Market at Central Park on Saturday, but the weath...