26 October 2020
Floyd County board, Charles City police chief discuss moving dispatchers – and keeping them happy

Floyd County board, Charles City police chief discuss moving dispatchers – and keeping them happy


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The new Floyd County Law Enforcement Center being built includes space for a county radio dispatch of...
‘Generational shifting’: How Charles City School District changed busing for costs, staffing and student safety

‘Generational shifting’: How Charles City School District changed busing for costs, staffing and student safety


By Kate Hayden, Iowa Watch Vicki and Matt Bruening live on a Floyd County acreage with six children ranging from a fourth-grader to a sophomore in ...
Charles City automotive dealer nominated for national award

Charles City automotive dealer nominated for national award


To The Press Mike Molstead, owner and president of Mike Molstead Motors Inc. in Charles City, has been nominated for a national automobile dealers aw...
 
22 October 2020
CCHS to present old-time radio show next weekend

CCHS to present old-time radio show next weekend


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City High School Drama Department will present “The North Cedar Old Tyme Radio Revu...
Drive-by parade planned for Sunday to honor Charles City WW2 vet

Drive-by parade planned for Sunday to honor Charles City WW2 vet


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Art Zanotti of Charles City is familiar with parades. On June 4, 1944, cheering crowds wildly applaude...
School district reports first positive COVID test since Sept. 28

School district reports first positive COVID test since Sept. 28


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School district received notification Thursday from Floyd County Public Health t...
 
Cornfield sentinels south of Charles City

Cornfield sentinels south of Charles City


Press photo by Bob Steenson A combine finishes up the final row in a cornfield south of Charles City this week, as tall wind generators stand sentr...
Ottos are recognized as October Entrepreneurs of the Month

Ottos are recognized as October Entrepreneurs of the Month


To The Press A Charles City couple has been recognized as the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC entrepreneur...
Nashua-Plainfield High School receives Carrie Chapman Catt Award at girlhood home

Nashua-Plainfield High School receives Carrie Chapman Catt Award at girlhood home


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate got his first look at the Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home south...
 
Aviation authority adds runway project to regional airport’s capital plan

Aviation authority adds runway project to regional airport’s capital plan


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The North Cedar Aviation Authority took action this week to add a major runway project to its five-ye...