30 October 2018
Prosecutor: ‘Diaper rash’ infection contributed to Alta Vista baby’s death

Prosecutor: ‘Diaper rash’ infection contributed to Alta Vista baby’s death


MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) — A prosecutor in the trial of an Alta Vista father whose infant son was found dead in a baby swing last year told the jury the ...
Charles City Depot to be open for public viewing Saturday

Charles City Depot to be open for public viewing Saturday


To The Press A group looking to save the old Charles City Railroad Depot from the wrecking ball has arranged to have the historic structure open fo...
Leave no leaf behind

Leave no leaf behind


A Charles City leaf pick-up crew gets some work done Tuesday at the corner of 5th Avenue and G Street in Charles City, near Lincoln Elementary Sch...
 
Tjaden attends 2018 Annual Global Youth Institute

Tjaden attends 2018 Annual Global Youth Institute


To the Press Madelyn Tjaden from Charles City High School was among the 210 students selected to attend the 25th Annual Global Youth Institute Oct....
Mason City theatre feeds off Charles City connection

Mason City theatre feeds off Charles City connection


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City theatre enthusiasts can take a drive to Mason City this weekend and enjoy a play that will d...
29 October 2018
Judge rejects challenge before trial in Alta Vista infant’s death; jury seated

Judge rejects challenge before trial in Alta Vista infant’s death; jury seated


MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) — A judge has rejected a challenge to a jury pool for a man charged in the August 2017 death of his infant son in Alta Vista...
 
Work on McQuillen sidewalks continues

Work on McQuillen sidewalks continues


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Pedestrians will soon be able to again walk alongside McQuillen Place in Charles City once new si...
New ownership has big plans for Hartwood Inn

New ownership has big plans for Hartwood Inn


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Big things are in store for the Hartwood Inn in Charles City. New owners have plans for a maj...
Charles City Public Library holds Halloween party for kids

Charles City Public Library holds Halloween party for kids


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A break from the classroom because of parent-teacher conferences was an opportunity to have som...
 
CCHS presents a Cinderella story this weekend

CCHS presents a Cinderella story this weekend


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Olivia Wolfe said that there are definitely going to be some tears in her eyes when this show closes. Wo...