22 April 2021
Reusable shopping bags are an Earth Day step toward helping the environment

Reusable shopping bags are an Earth Day step toward helping the environment


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Marilyn Buttjer would like to help do away with those “nasty” plastic grocery bags. As a ste...
Construction cancels Lions Fly-in Pancake Breakfast at the airport this summer

Construction cancels Lions Fly-in Pancake Breakfast at the airport this summer


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com For the second year there will be no summer Lion’s Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Charl...
21 April 2021
Latest consultant says Charles City fiber broadband system still possible

Latest consultant says Charles City fiber broadband system still possible


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Another technology consultant that has been signed to work with the Charles City Telecommunications U...
 
20 April 2021
Police respond to shots fired in Charles City hotel

Police respond to shots fired in Charles City hotel


Press Staff Report Charles City Police evacuated part of a Charles City hotel Saturday night after a report of a gun being fired in one of the guest ...
19 April 2021
Lane closures on Highway 18 in Charles City begin next Monday

Lane closures on Highway 18 in Charles City begin next Monday


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A paving project on U.S. Highway 18 in Charles City will require intermittent lane closures beginni...
Council approves ordinance to change off-street parking requirements

Council approves ordinance to change off-street parking requirements


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Under a new ordinance approved by the Charles City Council Monday, requirements for off-street parking just...
 
Floyd County Mennonite Church plan pushing ahead

Floyd County Mennonite Church plan pushing ahead


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com An effort by a group of Mennonites to build a new church northeast of Charles City is becoming a le...
Kids plant seeds of child abuse prevention

Kids plant seeds of child abuse prevention


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s good to have a plan. On Saturday, “PLAN” stood for Patience, Love, Attention and Nurture, a...
Charles City soldiers welcomed home with drive-by parade

Charles City soldiers welcomed home with drive-by parade


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Conor Sherman was all smiles, as were the other eight soldiers. It was good to be back in Cha...