04 January 2021
GROB: Lawn darts, cinnamon toast, and 2021

GROB: Lawn darts, cinnamon toast, and 2021


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com No, 2020 is not contesting the New Year. The accusations that 2021 committed fraud were unfounded and have ...
30 December 2020
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to expand in Floyd County

COVID-19 vaccinations continue to expand in Floyd County


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Vaccinations continue for health care workers and long-term care residents in Floyd County as plans a...
Local residents say goodbye to 2020, hello to 2021

Local residents say goodbye to 2020, hello to 2021


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com As the year closes, many are proclaiming “good riddance!” to 2020, which will forever be remembered as ...
 
First winter storm of the season blankets Charles City with four inches of snow

First winter storm of the season blankets Charles City with four inches of snow


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Area residents got to break out the shovels and fire up the snowblowers for the first time this seaso...
Floyd County supervisors favor appointing county reporter to fill upcoming vacancy

Floyd County supervisors favor appointing county reporter to fill upcoming vacancy


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County supervisors are leaning toward appointing a deputy in the county Recorder’s Office t...
Area residents express their hopes for 2021

Area residents express their hopes for 2021


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Although making New Year’s Resolutions doesn’t seem to be a thing anymore, several local individuals ...
 
28 December 2020
The McCoy Smoothies opens downtown, blends healthy refreshments

The McCoy Smoothies opens downtown, blends healthy refreshments


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The “Master Blenders” got to work at about 6 a.m. Saturday — the day after Christmas — and by all...
Charles City FFA hands out nearly 150 Christmas Eve dinners

Charles City FFA hands out nearly 150 Christmas Eve dinners


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The title character in the movie "Elf" said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud fo...
Floyd County vaccinations continue as 9th Street Chautauqua residents, staff get their first COVID-19 shots

Floyd County vaccinations continue as 9th Street Chautauqua residents, staff get their first COVID-19 shots


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com About 125 residents and staff from 9th Street Chautauqua and staff from other Chautauqua Guest Home...
 
Floyd County under winter storm warning Tuesday noon to Wednesday noon

Floyd County under winter storm warning Tuesday noon to Wednesday noon


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The first significant winter storm of the season could be headed toward northeast Iowa beginning to...