04 March 2021
Bilharz among first women recruits at San Diego Marine Corps training depot

Bilharz among first women recruits at San Diego Marine Corps training depot


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A young Charles City woman is becoming a part of history right now as one of the first females ever...
Group urges Save the Depot donations in memory of teacher, coach – and train fanatic – Ron Turner

Group urges Save the Depot donations in memory of teacher, coach – and train fanatic – Ron Turner


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Everyone who knew Ron Turner knew two things about him — he loved teaching and coaching kids, and...
02 March 2021
Charles City Public Library expands open hours

Charles City Public Library expands open hours


To The Press The Charles City Public Library has announced the next stage of its re-opening to the public. The temporary hours will now be Monday and...
 
01 March 2021
Council approves $26 million budget

Council approves $26 million budget


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved the city budget for fiscal year 2022, which starts July 1, at Monday’s ...
IC holds its 10th annual Literacy Fair

IC holds its 10th annual Literacy Fair


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Creative projects were on display Saturday morning at Immaculate Conception Eleme...
Lions Club members learn about ‘The Good Old Days’

Lions Club members learn about ‘The Good Old Days’


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School’s choral reading speech group members Rosie Baldus, Anna Herbrechtsmeyer, Soph...
 
Angry crowd shows up for Floyd County tax hearing

Angry crowd shows up for Floyd County tax hearing


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A large and at times emotional crowd gathered at the Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting Mond...
25 February 2021
Charles City FFA groups compete at sub-district event

Charles City FFA groups compete at sub-district event


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Six out of nine Charles City FFA groups earned Gold status and advanced to districts on Monda...
Charles City Middle School drama production goes digital

Charles City Middle School drama production goes digital


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Middle School drama production is going to look a little different this year. Th...
 
Charles City School District hires two new faces, Hoefer takes new position

Charles City School District hires two new faces, Hoefer takes new position


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School District named a new director of finance and a new high school counselor for the 20...