13 December 2018
Fifth and sixth graders present a choral Christmas concert

Fifth and sixth graders present a choral Christmas concert


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com A Christmas concert was presented Thursday evening by the Charles City Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus at No...
City Hall space needs and LEC parking come to forefront at council meeting

City Hall space needs and LEC parking come to forefront at council meeting


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A discussion was started — that much is clear. One of the main agenda items at Wednesday’s ...
Forces and Fire provides hunting opportunities for disabled vets

Forces and Fire provides hunting opportunities for disabled vets


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Randy Evans is a friendly, easy-going guy with an engaging smile — but he quickly becomes solemn and se...
 
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...
 
Trial date set in Nora Springs man’s sex abuse trial

Trial date set in Nora Springs man’s sex abuse trial


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A trial date has been set for a Nora Springs man charged with several instances of sexual abuse with...
Trial date set on theft and drug charges

Trial date set on theft and drug charges


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Mason City man arrested in Floyd County on multiple charges has had a trial date set for early Jan...
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...