Marilee Monroe: Does that name ring a bell?

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By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Marilee Monroe is a giver. She’s also a people person. Monroe, who will turn 85 this Decemb...

PAWS Rummage Sale set for this weekend at Columbus Club

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By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The PAWS Humane Society is still accepting donations for its rummage sale that will be held from 8...

Iowa BIG North: Passion in education

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  By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com What exactly is Iowa BIG North? It's in its third year, but the school program still draws que...

Tosanak Cabin Fund getting closer to the finish line

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By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com It’s not a race, but there is a finish line. The effort by the Floyd County Conservation Boa...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: Even after walking away, Comet Bowl will be part of Peggy Sweet’s life

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By John Burbridge, sports@charlescitypress.com Some time in the near or distant future, Peggy Sweet plans to retire … so she can work only 40 ho...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: Lezlie Weber is passionate about helping people in times of need

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By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com When disaster strikes, Lezlie Weber is ready. Whenever there is a person in need, she is ther...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: Lisa Richter’s Saxony is a staple in Charles City

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By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com For five different decades Saxony has been a part of Charles City. The clothing store features...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: McDonald’s career has served Jodi Logan well

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By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com A job at McDonald’s is what you make of it. This, according to Jodi Logan. “It’s been good for me...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: Jackie Perkins continues family stores’ emphasis on service

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By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Growing up in a family that was the second generation owning and running a hardware store, it migh...

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE: Pam Stoops enjoying role as Zoetis leader

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By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Pamela Stoops believes in taking advantage of opportunities — and in creating opportunities to t...