22 July 2024
Floyd County emergency medical service groups recommend voters be asked to approve five-year $450,000 or $490,000 annual EMS levy

Floyd County emergency medical service groups recommend voters be asked to approve five-year $450,000 or $490,000 annual EMS levy


EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally published with an incorrect time for a Floyd County Medical Center Board of Trustees special meeting called...
21 July 2024
Charles City science teachers part of state STEM externships program

Charles City science teachers part of state STEM externships program


To The Press Two Charles City teachers are among a group of 79 educators from across the state participating in the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Externsh...
Familiar faces on stage for second rescheduled Charles City Party in the Park, Friday, July 26th

Familiar faces on stage for second rescheduled Charles City Party in the Park, Friday, July 26th


To The Press Charles City area residents and former Endless Summer band members Gene Parson, Med Lewis, Bruce Carr and Gary Parson will be on stage...
 
Floyd County Museum’s Heritage Fest is Saturday, July 27

Floyd County Museum’s Heritage Fest is Saturday, July 27


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Music, food, activities for the kids and celebrating the history of Floyd County are on the program...
18 July 2024
Queen crowned at Floyd County Fair

Queen crowned at Floyd County Fair


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Fair kicked off this week with the Fame, Fun, and Royalty contest on Tuesday, Ju...
Charles City School Board approves new principal; moves forward with safety upgrades

Charles City School Board approves new principal; moves forward with safety upgrades


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School Board met for a fast special meeting on Wednesday, July 17. Th...
 
Charles City Public Library’s ‘Get Messy’ goes wild with outdoor games

Charles City Public Library’s ‘Get Messy’ goes wild with outdoor games


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com A crowd of kids came out to play a series of games during the Charles City Public Library’s Get...
Charles City Parks & Rec Board gets playground update, continues planning for projects

Charles City Parks & Rec Board gets playground update, continues planning for projects


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A new inclusive playground should be ready for use in Charles City by the end of August, and that c...
Some rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust

Some rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust


By Tony Leys, KFF Health News, Iowa Capital Dispatch Rural regions like the one surrounding the southern Iowa town of Oskaloosa used to have a lot ...
 
16 July 2024
Floyd County Fair 2024 Schedule of Events

Floyd County Fair 2024 Schedule of Events


Here are the events scheduled for the Floyd County Fair, running from Tuesday, July 16, through Sunday, July 21: TUESDAY, JULY 16 10 a.m.-...