04 June 2025
UPDATE: Garner resident killed in motorcycle-semi accident Wednesday morning near Charles City

UPDATE: Garner resident killed in motorcycle-semi accident Wednesday morning near Charles City


UPDATED with names of persons involved By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A 66-year-old Garner woman was killed Wednesday morning w...
03 June 2025
Iowa DOT warns of fake text scams claiming unpaid tolls, violations

Iowa DOT warns of fake text scams claiming unpaid tolls, violations


To The Press The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning the public about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients owe unpaid tolls, registr...
02 June 2025
Municipal Band opens its 43rd season

Municipal Band opens its 43rd season


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Municipal Band kicked off its first concert of the season on Sunday, June 1. ...
 
Party in the Park returns to Main Street

Party in the Park returns to Main Street


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Party in the Park got off to a good start for its 2025 season as Main Street Charles City put on ...
Council approves duplexes for Kading development

Council approves duplexes for Kading development


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council amended a city ordinance to facilitate the upcoming Kading Development hou...
Local activist prompts national headlines from Sen. Ernst town hall

Local activist prompts national headlines from Sen. Ernst town hall


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com With reporting by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch When Charles City resident India May drove t...
 
Charles City Police Department puts on bicycle rodeo

Charles City Police Department puts on bicycle rodeo


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a nice morning to ride bikes on Saturday, May 31, as the Charles City Police Department ho...
Floyd County supervisors discuss format for wind energy mediation report meeting

Floyd County supervisors discuss format for wind energy mediation report meeting


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors expects to hear a report in two weeks on the results and poss...
Corn, soybean crops off to strong start in Floyd County region

Corn, soybean crops off to strong start in Floyd County region


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Warm, dry weather has helped crops take root and fieldwork move forward across Iowa, including in Flo...
 
01 June 2025
Charles City man sentenced to prison in sexual abuse case

Charles City man sentenced to prison in sexual abuse case


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually a...