13 December 2018
ISU engineering student from Charles City traveling to Africa for winter break project

ISU engineering student from Charles City traveling to Africa for winter break project


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com An ISU engineering student will definitely not be experiencing snow for Christmas. Jack Schwick...
Floyd Lions Club donates to Messiah’s Food Pantry

Floyd Lions Club donates to Messiah’s Food Pantry


A donation from the Floyd Lions Club will help some people have a little merrier Christmas this year. The club donated $500 to the Messiah’s ...
12 December 2018
Gospel Lighthouse chili cook-off set for Saturday

Gospel Lighthouse chili cook-off set for Saturday


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Jalapeno peppers, a dash of hot sauce and a dollop of sour cream — don’t forget the cheese and...
 
Marble Rock man gets deferred sentence in traffic fatality

Marble Rock man gets deferred sentence in traffic fatality


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Marble Rock man who was later seriously injured as a passenger in a traffic accident in which three...
GROB: Merry Christmas, and don’t let the Scrooges and Grinches bring you down

GROB: Merry Christmas, and don’t let the Scrooges and Grinches bring you down


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com I love Christmas music. It’s OK if you don’t. I understand if you hate it. I understand if you’re ti...
Charles City Meals on Wheels will continue as Apple Valley takes over

Charles City Meals on Wheels will continue as Apple Valley takes over


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Meals on Wheels will continue in Charles City, with Apple Valley Assisted Living taking over the c...
 
GROB: A Christmas Story – Tidings of comfort and joy

GROB: A Christmas Story – Tidings of comfort and joy


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The young woman furrowed her brow and rubbed her eyes. Her fingers then straightened her long black hair. ...
11 December 2018
Transit buses take holiday lighted tour of Charles City

Transit buses take holiday lighted tour of Charles City


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Haila Reinhardt of Charles City got an early birthday present on Tuesday evening. “I turn 65...
County ready to begin receiving construction project funding

County ready to begin receiving construction project funding


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County will be bringing in millions of dollars in general obligation bond sales to pay for its ...
 
Welcome to Charles City: Student-guided tours help newcomers feel at home

Welcome to Charles City: Student-guided tours help newcomers feel at home


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com After eight or nine tours, Charles City eighth-grader Anders Haglund agrees that he’s getting to be an ...