03 July 2018
Lifelong artist Davison to feature work at CCAC

Lifelong artist Davison to feature work at CCAC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Des Moines artist Jan Davison has been creating art for just about as long as she can remember. “Art h...
02 July 2018
Faith brings families together

Faith brings families together


To The Press Most people are lucky if they have one loving family. Faith Westby has three. Faith, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, is a sweet, ...
First day of school for new superintendent

First day of school for new superintendent


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com New Charles City School District Superintendent Mike Fisher officially started work on Monday, and he spe...
 
01 July 2018
Bill Riley Talent Show kicks off Fourth of July week

Bill Riley Talent Show kicks off Fourth of July week


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The Charles Theater stage was packed with plenty of talent on Sunday. Sprouts and seniors alik...
Loaded schedule on tap for Charles City’s Independence Day celebration

Loaded schedule on tap for Charles City’s Independence Day celebration


To The Press This year’s Independence Day celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday in Charles City promises to be a big deal, as always, and then some...
Charles City native poised for pop success; Next Town Down could be on the brink of stardom

Charles City native poised for pop success; Next Town Down could be on the brink of stardom


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The last year and a half has been a whirlwind for Charles City native Malik Knighten. There’s a chance...
 
Whitewater Iowa Games offer thrills and spills

Whitewater Iowa Games offer thrills and spills


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Dave Hillman is one with the water. One might even go as far as to call them kindred spirits. ...
29 June 2018
Revelers try to beat the heat at Party in the Park

Revelers try to beat the heat at Party in the Park


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Central Park was rocking Friday night in Charles City. The third installment this summer of Party...
28 June 2018
Development group looks at property purchase

Development group looks at property purchase


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The goal of Charles City and the local economic development corporation to create a state-certifie...
 
New Dollar Tree store opens its doors

New Dollar Tree store opens its doors


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It wasn’t exactly a big-city, Black Friday mob, but there were people waiting in line for the new Dolla...