18 February 2021
N-P, RRMR shared superintendent to retire at end of the school year

N-P, RRMR shared superintendent to retire at end of the school year


By Bob Fenske, Nashua Reporter Editor Keith Turner mulled over the decision this past fall, made his choice in December and now two area school dist...
16 February 2021
Cold Glow

Cold Glow


Have faith, shivering Iowans, according to American author and naturalist Hal Borland, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ...
St. John shares the love on Valentine’s Day

St. John shares the love on Valentine’s Day


For Valentine’s Day on Sunday, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City offered the public a “Share the Love” drive-thru meal. T...
 
GROB: Yesterday, when all our troubles seemed so far away

GROB: Yesterday, when all our troubles seemed so far away


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com I once read somewhere that the children of former Vice President Mike Pence have a pet rabbit named “Marl...
15 February 2021
Charles City broadband board broaches idea of GO bond funding

Charles City broadband board broaches idea of GO bond funding


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Partnership options in a Charles City municipal broadband network could range from direct control b...
Floyd County considering cuts to community group funding

Floyd County considering cuts to community group funding


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com One way for Floyd County to help deal with its budget challenges this year is to not spend money th...
 
Floyd County property owners looking at part of their tax bill increasing close to 25%

Floyd County property owners looking at part of their tax bill increasing close to 25%


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County general services property taxes — the amount paid by every property owner in the count...
Floyd County Medical Center administrator placed on leave

Floyd County Medical Center administrator placed on leave


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The administrator of the Floyd County Medical Center has been placed on paid administrative leave, al...
12 February 2021
Charles City Immaculate Conception teachers victorious in basketball matchup against students

Charles City Immaculate Conception teachers victorious in basketball matchup against students


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com In a battle of youth versus height, if the game is basketball, the taller team — especially if it...
 
11 February 2021
Business owners question council regarding parking spaces

Business owners question council regarding parking spaces


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City Council members found themselves on the defensive during Wednesday evening’s planning sessio...