14 July 2025
FFA members practice leadership skills, visit capital sites in DC trip

FFA members practice leadership skills, visit capital sites in DC trip


To The Press Summer is a time for trips and fun and growth through learning, as three members of the Charles City FFA experienced during a rece...
School board receives health and fitness update

School board receives health and fitness update


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School Board talked about health and fitness during its regular meeting ...
High school renovation petition seeking signatures

High school renovation petition seeking signatures


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The petition to put a bond resolution on the November ballot is out in the community as advocates f...
 
Santa swings by for Rotary car show

Santa swings by for Rotary car show


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Cars, vans, motorcycles, and more lined up for the Charles City Rotary Club’s annual Santa’s ...
Arts Center hosts mural artist meet-and-greet

Arts Center hosts mural artist meet-and-greet


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The artist of Charles City’s latest mural took some time to meet members of the community durin...
Prolific author Krueger draws room-filling crowd at library, reflects on writing life and Charles City tornado

Prolific author Krueger draws room-filling crowd at library, reflects on writing life and Charles City tornado


Bestselling mystery author William Kent Krueger drew a capacity crowd Monday night at the Charles City Public Library, captivating 100 fans with s...
 
13 July 2025
Winnebago cites efficiency goals, market demand in Charles City, Waverly plant closing decisions

Winnebago cites efficiency goals, market demand in Charles City, Waverly plant closing decisions


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Winnebago Industries has issued statements explaining the rationale behind the upcoming closure of ...
10 July 2025
Charles City Rotary’s 5th annual Santa’s Shine & Show rolls onto Main Street Saturday

Charles City Rotary’s 5th annual Santa’s Shine & Show rolls onto Main Street Saturday


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Main Street will once again sparkle with color and chrome as the Charles City Rotary Club’s fifth...
Get Messy gets wet

Get Messy gets wet


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Kids cooled off with a water battle during the return of the Charles City Public Library’s Get ...
 
Postcard mural project starts up on YMCA building

Postcard mural project starts up on YMCA building


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Work on Charles City’s newest mural has begun. Originally designed two years ago, the Town o...