21 July 2025
Charles City Postcard mural complete

Charles City Postcard mural complete


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s latest mural is ready to be admired. Artist Ken “Phybr” Dushane finished ...
Floyd pickleball project gets $25K state grant boost

Floyd pickleball project gets $25K state grant boost


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A plan to turn an area in Lions Park in Floyd into a pair of pickleball courts got a major boost Fr...
Charles City parks master plan highlights high-priority projects, cost range

Charles City parks master plan highlights high-priority projects, cost range


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Several projects across Charles City’s parks and recreation system have been flagged as potential...
 
History, fun and free family activities highlight Floyd County Museum’s Saturday Heritage Fest

History, fun and free family activities highlight Floyd County Museum’s Saturday Heritage Fest


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Area residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Floyd County’s past with a day full of free ...
Summer Iowa Games whitewater events set for Saturday, July 26, in Charles City

Summer Iowa Games whitewater events set for Saturday, July 26, in Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Games Whitewater Slalom events should be good to go Saturday at Riverfront Park in Charles...
IEDA approves changes to Zoetis, Cambrex expansion projects

IEDA approves changes to Zoetis, Cambrex expansion projects


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved changes to major expansion projects by Zoetis an...
 
17 July 2025
Get Messy plays summer games

Get Messy plays summer games


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a colorful afternoon outside the Charles City Public Library with the Get Messy Games on T...
Floyd County Fair opens up with royalty coronation

Floyd County Fair opens up with royalty coronation


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Mayzie Bruening was crowned the 2025 Floyd County fair queen during the Fame, Fun, and Royalty pr...
Council member Starr to resign at end of July

Council member Starr to resign at end of July


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City Council members discussed the process to replace outgoing council member Keith Starr d...
 
Fawns fascinate downtown Charles City

Fawns fascinate downtown Charles City


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Fair isn’t the only place to encounter animals this week. People in downtow...