18 April 2024
Charles City whitewater course originators urge maintenance, improvements

Charles City whitewater course originators urge maintenance, improvements


Safety repairs and suggested upgrades range from $150,000 to $2.5 million By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com One of the original prop...

Pipe supplier sues Summit Carbon Solutions for $15 million


By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch An Arkansas pipe manufacturer is seeking more than $15 million from a company that wants to build a carbon dio...
Valero volunteers raise funds for cancer research with cinnamon roll fundraiser

Valero volunteers raise funds for cancer research with cinnamon roll fundraiser


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Truck drivers going through Valero Renewables enjoyed a sweet start to their day as Valero volunt...
 
Kids make a monster of a mess at the Charles City library

Kids make a monster of a mess at the Charles City library


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a dark and stormy day for a monstrous meal during the Charles City Public Library’s Get ...
Megumi Abbot goes full-time for Okinawa cuisine food truck

Megumi Abbot goes full-time for Okinawa cuisine food truck


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Megumi Abbot is taking a big leap to bring a new food option to Charles City, recently dedicating...
Washington Elementary adapts to the dark during power outage

Washington Elementary adapts to the dark during power outage


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Washington Elementary students had a unique classroom experience on Tuesday when a power outage t...
 
Floyd County plans on $14.8 million in road and bridge construction in next five years

Floyd County plans on $14.8 million in road and bridge construction in next five years


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Secondary Roads Department plans on spending $14.8 million in the next five fiscal...
16 April 2024
Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor

Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor


By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch A bill regulating — but not banning — traffic camera use by local law enforcement was sent to Gov. Kim Rey...
Community members sought to help with downtown Charles City Clean-Up Day

Community members sought to help with downtown Charles City Clean-Up Day


To The Press Main Street Charles City is organizing a Community Volunteer Downtown Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 20th, to help sweep away the win...
 
15 April 2024
Charles City Council approves $2.4M Main Street Rehabilitation contract

Charles City Council approves $2.4M Main Street Rehabilitation contract


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved the final plans and contract for the 2024 Main Street Rehabilitat...