GROB: No superpowers in Rockford, but they still behave as heroes
I have a buddy who’s an artist. He draws, he paints, he carves, he sculpts — he does all the things you’d expect an artist to do. He’s been d...
14 June 2018
GROB: No superpowers in Rockford, but they still behave as heroes
I have a buddy who’s an artist. He draws, he paints, he carves, he sculpts — he does all the things you’d expect an artist to do. He’s been d...
13 June 2018
TERPSTRA: Angels in the Outfield
By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com There’s something strange going on at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. Is it in the water? ...
12 June 2018
Hitters should be able to stand their ground
By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com Major League Baseball has a sportsmanship award — the Roberto Clemente Award. Cubs first baseman Ant...
07 June 2018
CITY NOTES: Signs and other 2018 construction activities are set
By John D Fallis, PW, CFM, Charles City City Engineer Five Man Electric Band had the 1971 hit song “Signs.” Charles City is scheduled this summer...
GROB: Whatever happened to my Chillow?
By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Remember when “Chillows” were a thing? You may have seen them on television a few years back. They are...
06 June 2018
TERPSTRA: I Loved the 80s
Moving is never easy. Settling in can sometimes be even harder. But it’s all a state of mind in the end — unless you’re moving pianos. ...
31 May 2018
GROB: Hit by a small-town crime wave
By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Somebody stole our cans. My wife and I have only lived in this little town for about nine months now, and ...
24 May 2018
City Notes: What exactly is public housing?
Heidi Nielsen, Executive Director, Charles City Housing and Redevelopment Authority In 1937, the federal government became officially involved with p...
23 May 2018
Letter to the Editor: Backyard chicken coops should be welcomed in Charles City
By Christine Tonn, Charles City I read in the Charles City Press that the City Council is once again considering not allowing the raising of chicken...
TERPSTRA: Time to get a new haircut
By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Time. It’s really all we have in the end if you think about it — at least on this earth. ...
