10 May 2018
Terpstra: Northern Exposure

Terpstra: Northern Exposure


 By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com I am fascinated by location. It could be a rocket defying gravity, propelling itself amongst ...
GROB: Some thoughts about mothers, JFK, Superman and soup

GROB: Some thoughts about mothers, JFK, Superman and soup


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com On November 22, 1963, JFK was murdered and the whole world was saddened and shocked. And my mom got her pi...
Charles City teachers recognized for service at retirement tea

Charles City teachers recognized for service at retirement tea


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Retiring teachers greeted friends, co-workers and former students Wednesday at the Charles City Elks Lodg...
 
09 May 2018
Ride of Silence set for May 16

Ride of Silence set for May 16


To The Press The annual Ride of Silence, to draw attention to bicycle safety and remember those who have been injured or killed while riding bicycles...
Charles City High School ranked among the nation’s best

Charles City High School ranked among the nation’s best


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com According to U.S. News and World Report, Charles City High School is among the best high schools in the Uni...
Downtown specialist: Housing a key to economic growth

Downtown specialist: Housing a key to economic growth


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City has challenges and opportunities when it comes to improving the community’s economy ...
 
Prepare for Shakespeare in Charles City this weekend

Prepare for Shakespeare in Charles City this weekend


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The “Renaissance Experience” will begin at 6 p.m. Friday. Charles City High School is doing somethin...
08 May 2018
CCHS vocal music presents 2018 Finale Concert

CCHS vocal music presents 2018 Finale Concert


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City High School Vocal Music Department presented its 2018 Finale Concert Tuesday evening at ...
CCHS band, choir earn high ratings at large group festival

CCHS band, choir earn high ratings at large group festival


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Students in a Charles City High School band and choirs had a positive day last Friday at the Iowa High Sch...
 
Planting has begun, but area still way behind

Planting has begun, but area still way behind


Press Staff Report Although many area farmers have been able to begin their planting, heavy rainfall last week kept the progress significantly belo...