18 May 2020
New banners celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

New banners celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Some attractive new banners were hoisted on Main Street in Charles City Monday morning by a local...
Senior signs: Central park placards acknowledge CCHS 2020 graduates

Senior signs: Central park placards acknowledge CCHS 2020 graduates


Orange and Black yard signs were placed around the perimeter of Central Park in Charles City on Monday for each senior in the CCHS Class of 2020...
Judge upholds his decision that allowed McQuillen Place sale; appeals are promised

Judge upholds his decision that allowed McQuillen Place sale; appeals are promised


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A U.S. bankruptcy court judge in Iowa has ruled he will not change his previous decision that appro...
 
17 May 2020
Man convicted of Charles City burglaries sentenced to prison after probation violation

Man convicted of Charles City burglaries sentenced to prison after probation violation


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A man who was given probation after pleading guilty to thefts in 2017 from the Charles City YMCA and ...
14 May 2020
Blue Lights Matter

Blue Lights Matter


The lights have been on in the evenings, Monday through Friday, since early April at several high school stadiums around the state of Iowa, as...
No soup this year, but ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser a success for CCAC, food pantry

No soup this year, but ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser a success for CCAC, food pantry


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The only thing people missed out on was the soup. But it is called “Empty Bowls,” after all. Th...
 
CCHS’s Prichard advances to History Day nationals

CCHS’s Prichard advances to History Day nationals


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Do you have any idea who Ola Babcock Miller was? You might want to ask Charles City High School freshm...
Comp Systems reports outbreak of COVID-19 at Charles City location

Comp Systems reports outbreak of COVID-19 at Charles City location


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Comprehensive Systems Inc. in Charles City announced in a statement on Wednesday that its Crestview facil...
Fisher unveils school district’s new ‘problem-solving’ vision

Fisher unveils school district’s new ‘problem-solving’ vision


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s not that there’s anything wrong with “engage, empower and inspire.” Charles City Superint...
 
Charles City Park & Rec Board recommends not opening pool this summer

Charles City Park & Rec Board recommends not opening pool this summer


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The members of the Charles City Park & Recreation Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to r...