19 May 2025

Annual Parent/Member FFA Banquet celebrates program’s successes


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County families and their FFA members gathered for the annual Parent/Member FFA Banquet held ...
Carrie Lane High School graduates celebrate, share their journeys

Carrie Lane High School graduates celebrate, share their journeys


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Sixteen students making up the Carrie Lane High School class of 2025 received their diplomas Sa...
15 May 2025
Main Street’s Day of Service makes citywide cleanup a breeze

Main Street’s Day of Service makes citywide cleanup a breeze


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City cleaned up on Thursday, May 15, as the community came together to tidy up the town i...
 
High school spotlights seniors with color-themed pops concert

High school spotlights seniors with color-themed pops concert


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School vocal performers celebrated the approaching end of the school year with ...
Council prepares for staff turn around

Council prepares for staff turn around


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council discussed upcoming staff vacancies during its workshop meeting on Wednesda...
Library sets up summer schedule

Library sets up summer schedule


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Kids enjoyed outdoor games at the Charles City Public Library on Tuesday as the Get Messy program...
 
Floyd County Medical Center CEO discusses rural maternal health in Washington, D.C.

Floyd County Medical Center CEO discusses rural maternal health in Washington, D.C.


To The Press Dawnett Willis, chief executive officer of Floyd County Medical Center, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the American Hospital Associ...
Winnebago announces layoffs, including 20 in Charles City

Winnebago announces layoffs, including 20 in Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Winnebago Industries announced this week that it laid off 196 employees effective Tuesday, May 13, ...
Floyd County supervisors review road projects, safety efforts and equipment needs

Floyd County supervisors review road projects, safety efforts and equipment needs


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors discussed a security plan for the courthouse at the board’s r...
 
Charles City Ride of Silence returns Wednesday, May 21, to raise awareness, honor fallen cyclists

Charles City Ride of Silence returns Wednesday, May 21, to raise awareness, honor fallen cyclists


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s 2025 bicycle Ride of Silence will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, beginnin...