18 June 2019
New Nashua splash pad a big hit

New Nashua splash pad a big hit


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s simple — put on your swim trunks, touch the magic red post and let the fun begin. No doubt ab...
River cleanup planned Friday before Charles City whitewater events

River cleanup planned Friday before Charles City whitewater events


Press Staff Report The community’s whitewater course and the banks of the Cedar River will be on full display this Saturday for the Charles City ...
Alumni Jazz Band will gather for another performance this summer

Alumni Jazz Band will gather for another performance this summer


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A night of great music, food, refreshments and camaraderie will be in store again this summer as the ...
 
Charles City sees record precipitation in last 12 months

Charles City sees record precipitation in last 12 months


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Data from the National Weather Service shows Iowa set a record for rain and snow over the past 12 m...
17 June 2019
Simply Essentials’ closing shouldn’t have major impact on new wastewater plant

Simply Essentials’ closing shouldn’t have major impact on new wastewater plant


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com It’s full steam ahead for the city's planned water resource recovery facility. The closure of ...
Lions scrap metal drive officially starts Wednesday

Lions scrap metal drive officially starts Wednesday


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The first-ever Charles City Lions Club scrap metal drive started much sooner — and more suddenly — th...
 
Municipal band performs second concert of season Sunday

Municipal band performs second concert of season Sunday


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com About 110 people enjoyed some good music and fine weather as the Charles City Municipal Band held its sec...
Tickets on sale for Smoke on the Cedar BBQ event

Tickets on sale for Smoke on the Cedar BBQ event


To The Press Barbecue fans will be able to smell and taste the fun in Charles City on Saturday, June 22. The 2019 Smoke on the Cedar BBQ competi...
Floyd County Medical Center Foundation Fund exceeds $100,000 milestone

Floyd County Medical Center Foundation Fund exceeds $100,000 milestone


To The Press The Floyd County Medical Center Foundation has reached a milestone in its fundraising efforts, and a donation from an affiliate group ...
 
Businesses donate $1,580 to fairgrounds tornado recovery

Businesses donate $1,580 to fairgrounds tornado recovery


To The Press Several businesses working with a Waterloo company have joined to raise money through T-shirt sales to help support recovery efforts a...