27 April 2020
Hundreds take another cruise, including some 2020 seniors

Hundreds take another cruise, including some 2020 seniors


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com There were a few instances of people congregating on corners, but the vast majority stayed in their cars ...
Fisher: As district deals with shutdown, it needs to prepare for future outbreaks

Fisher: As district deals with shutdown, it needs to prepare for future outbreaks


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City Superintendent of Schools Mike Fisher told the District Board of Education Monday that althoug...
23 April 2020
With precautions, business is blooming at local greenhouses

With precautions, business is blooming at local greenhouses


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com “Flowers grow out of dark moments.” Those words are credited to popular artist, designer and educa...
 
Assistance available to help cope with pandemic’s mental disruptions

Assistance available to help cope with pandemic’s mental disruptions


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Staying home from work and school, avoiding human contact, taking hygienic precautions and keeping informed...
20 April 2020
Empty Bowls fundraiser goes online

Empty Bowls fundraiser goes online


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Arts Center's annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, which was called off last month due to COVI...
Floyd County Public Health: Car cruises not a good idea

Floyd County Public Health: Car cruises not a good idea


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The “car cruises” that have taken place in Charles City the past two Friday evenings might have been ...
 
19 April 2020
A socially distant birthday celebration

A socially distant birthday celebration


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The socially-distant birthday party was just getting started Saturday in the driveway of Linda Hughes of ...
17 April 2020
Gov. Reynolds: School’s out

Gov. Reynolds: School’s out


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com With the announcement last Friday that schools in Iowa will not reopen this spring, Charles City administ...
16 April 2020
Public questions school district at online ‘listening posts’

Public questions school district at online ‘listening posts’


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com One way or another, the Class of 2020 will have graduation ceremonies. “We will have a graduation ce...
 
Community Development asks city to waive rent during COVID-19 crisis

Community Development asks city to waive rent during COVID-19 crisis


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce asked the City Council to temporarily lift its rental payment req...