21 August 2017
Sun disappears, but more from clouds than eclipse

Sun disappears, but more from clouds than eclipse


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The sun peeked through dense clouds for several seconds about 12:45 p.m. Monday at the Fossil an...
20 August 2017
Key to dropping racial barriers: It’s getting to know each other

Key to dropping racial barriers: It’s getting to know each other


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com About 40 people gathered Sunday afternoon to discuss race, community, stereotypes and building a br...
19 August 2017
Art-a-Fest returns, with new pieces, people to meet

Art-a-Fest returns, with new pieces, people to meet


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Pottery, painting, photography, baskets — bells? Sure enough, the bells were ringing out at Art-a...
 
18 August 2017
Ringing in the new school year with the Back to School Bash

Ringing in the new school year with the Back to School Bash


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Organizer Keisha Cunnings had 200 backpacks on deck at this year's Back to School Bash — and still, ...
Family portraits explore growing up adopted

Family portraits explore growing up adopted


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Leah Richter is one of multiple artists to be featured at the 2017 ArtaFest, held on Aug. 19 at Charl...
16 August 2017
Spread the love

Spread the love


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Bethany Alliance Church is celebrating a "love week" by working to help members of their church in ...
 
Charles City group works to bridge racial divide

Charles City group works to bridge racial divide


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Events over the last several years have shined a light on racial tensions and race relations in the...
15 August 2017
Gazebo is new focal point of Charles City memory garden park

Gazebo is new focal point of Charles City memory garden park


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com An idea that began almost five years ago took a major step forward Tuesday afternoon as a gazebo wa...
Prichard suspends campaign for governor

Prichard suspends campaign for governor


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, is suspending his campaign for governor. Prichard announced his...
 
14 August 2017
So you want to be a firefighter

So you want to be a firefighter


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter? Thirteen members of the Charles City community at...