05 November 2020
With COVID cases shooting up, school district returns to hybrid learning plan

With COVID cases shooting up, school district returns to hybrid learning plan


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School District is very quickly running out of healthy teachers. “We are running out ...
Floyd County hits high mark for new COVID-19 cases

Floyd County hits high mark for new COVID-19 cases


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County set an unwelcome record this week, with the largest two-week total of new COVID-19 cas...
03 November 2020
Today’s the day – final chance to vote

Today’s the day – final chance to vote


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com People have been voting in the current general election in Iowa since Oct. 5, but today – Tuesday â...
 
02 November 2020
Council approves agreement with Cedar Rapids for RCPP grant

Council approves agreement with Cedar Rapids for RCPP grant


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved an agreement with the city of Cedar Rapids to commit in-kind $500,000 in ...
Eight CCHS musicians, vocalists earn All-State honors

Eight CCHS musicians, vocalists earn All-State honors


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Eight Charles City High School band, orchestra and vocal music students received the ultimate honor recen...
 
Watercolor wildflowers on display at CCAC in November

Watercolor wildflowers on display at CCAC in November


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Lydia E. Curtis passed away in 1973, but her artwork still lives, almost 50 years later. The featured ...
Former area family welfare coordinator accused of double-dipping on income

Former area family welfare coordinator accused of double-dipping on income


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com An Iowa Auditor’s Office report is accusing a former area child and family welfare programs coordin...
30 October 2020
Fall drama production postponed due to positive COVID-19 test

Fall drama production postponed due to positive COVID-19 test


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School district announced late Friday afternoon that “The North Cedar Old Tyme Radio R...
 
29 October 2020
Opening Night: CCHS to present old-time radio show

Opening Night: CCHS to present old-time radio show


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The drama department at Charles City High School is taking over the airwaves — for a little while. W...