25 May 2020
One year after tornado, rebuilding continues at fairgrounds

One year after tornado, rebuilding continues at fairgrounds


2020 Floyd County Fair expected to go on as scheduled
By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com This year it’s COVID-19 restrictions. Last year, i...
Charles City observes Memorial Day in virtual event drawing on many players

Charles City observes Memorial Day in virtual event drawing on many players


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The appearances were “virtual,” but the sentiments expressed were actual in an out-of-the-ordin...
 
Chautauqua Guest Homes in Charles City will test residents and staff

Chautauqua Guest Homes in Charles City will test residents and staff


To The Press Chautauqua Guest Homes announced that COVID-19 testing will be conducted on all residents and staff at its facilities in Charges City ...
24 May 2020
Charles City school honors the Class of 2020 – one graduate at a time

Charles City school honors the Class of 2020 – one graduate at a time


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com In some ways, it was a regular high school graduation. There were caps and gowns and diplomas. B...
21 May 2020
‘Imagine Your Story’ – Charles City Public Library announces the 2020 children and teen summer reading programs

‘Imagine Your Story’ – Charles City Public Library announces the 2020 children and teen summer reading programs


To The Press “Imagine Your Story” is the theme of the Charles City Public Library’s 2020 children and teen summer reading program. Youth are...
 
Class of 2020 will pick up diplomas Sunday, formal ceremonies to come at a later date

Class of 2020 will pick up diplomas Sunday, formal ceremonies to come at a later date


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School Principal Bryan Jurrens is calling it a “pseudo-graduation.” “This is our...
Planting well ahead of schedule for farmers

Planting well ahead of schedule for farmers


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com With all the problems going on in the world, this was an ideal time for spring planting to go smoothly fo...
Public hearing set on Charles City broadband utility financing ‘not to exceed’ $22 million

Public hearing set on Charles City broadband utility financing ‘not to exceed’ $22 million


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com At least 16 companies have shown interest in constructing Charles City’s new fiber optics broadba...
 
Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities

Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities


By The Associated Press Iowa movie theaters, museums, zoos and wedding reception venues will reopen Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday as she e...