17 September 2019
Five to be inducted into Comet Hall of Fame

Five to be inducted into Comet Hall of Fame


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The 2019 class of the Comet Hall of Fame will have five members. The honor, presented since 2012 by t...
Charles City man gets probation on meth charges

Charles City man gets probation on meth charges


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man received a suspended jail sentence and probation on two felony counts of delivery ...
Man sentenced to up to 10 years on drug charge

Man sentenced to up to 10 years on drug charge


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession...
 
Charles City firefighter dies from injuries in August motorcycle accident

Charles City firefighter dies from injuries in August motorcycle accident


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City firefighter who was involved in a motorcycle accident Aug. 24 has died as a result of ...
16 September 2019
City Council unanimously passes permit deer hunting at Wildwood Golf Course

City Council unanimously passes permit deer hunting at Wildwood Golf Course


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com For six weeks this winter, bow hunters will have a chance to hunt deer within the Charles City city...
Iowa BIG North students present practice projects

Iowa BIG North students present practice projects


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com High school senior Sam Kiewel said he was a little nervous at first. After all, he was leading a presenta...
 
Comet Cafe a culinary tradition at CCHS

Comet Cafe a culinary tradition at CCHS


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School seniors Jacie Wink, Marissa Daniels and Mckenna Oleson were not crying at their ...
High schools urged to register eligible students to vote

High schools urged to register eligible students to vote


Carrie Chapman Catt Award for schools that hit 90% To The Press A new voter registration initiative aimed at Iowa high school students offers the Ca...
15 September 2019
Monarch butterfly tagging brings net collectors out to Fossil and Prairie Park

Monarch butterfly tagging brings net collectors out to Fossil and Prairie Park


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Somewhere among the blazing stars and yellow goldenrods of Iowa’s tall prairie grass, a monarch...
 
End of life experience helps nurse receive money for schooling

End of life experience helps nurse receive money for schooling


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The final moments of Esther Meyne’s life were spent with loved ones she held close to her heart...