17 July 2025
Floyd County takes final action to remove itself from SW Bypass Urban Renewal Area

Floyd County takes final action to remove itself from SW Bypass Urban Renewal Area


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County supervisors took the final action this week in their part of dissolving the Southwes...
Petition calls for Floyd County Supervisor District 2 special election

Petition calls for Floyd County Supervisor District 2 special election


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Voters in Floyd County’s Supervisor District 2 will likely have an opportunity to pick their supe...
16 July 2025
Colwell Fire Department seeks help paying for new engine that boosts rural fire response

Colwell Fire Department seeks help paying for new engine that boosts rural fire response


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Colwell Community Volunteer Fire Department is asking for public support to help finish paying ...
 
Project AWARE marks 1 million pounds of trash as event switches to Cedar River

Project AWARE marks 1 million pounds of trash as event switches to Cedar River


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Paddling canoes laden with garbage, volunteers with Iowa Project AWARE glided off the Cedar River a...
14 July 2025
FFA members practice leadership skills, visit capital sites in DC trip

FFA members practice leadership skills, visit capital sites in DC trip


To The Press Summer is a time for trips and fun and growth through learning, as three members of the Charles City FFA experienced during a rece...
School board receives health and fitness update

School board receives health and fitness update


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School Board talked about health and fitness during its regular meeting ...
 
High school renovation petition seeking signatures

High school renovation petition seeking signatures


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The petition to put a bond resolution on the November ballot is out in the community as advocates f...
Santa swings by for Rotary car show

Santa swings by for Rotary car show


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Cars, vans, motorcycles, and more lined up for the Charles City Rotary Club’s annual Santa’s ...
Arts Center hosts mural artist meet-and-greet

Arts Center hosts mural artist meet-and-greet


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The artist of Charles City’s latest mural took some time to meet members of the community durin...
 
Prolific author Krueger draws room-filling crowd at library, reflects on writing life and Charles City tornado

Prolific author Krueger draws room-filling crowd at library, reflects on writing life and Charles City tornado


Bestselling mystery author William Kent Krueger drew a capacity crowd Monday night at the Charles City Public Library, captivating 100 fans with s...