10 August 2017
So Far Foundation takes paintbrushes to skate park

So Far Foundation takes paintbrushes to skate park


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s only skate park is getting a much-needed fresh coat of paint after all. After rain ...
Spotlight on Floyd County Parks: Fossil and Prairie

Spotlight on Floyd County Parks: Fossil and Prairie


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Fossil Prairie Park is Floyd County Conservation's flag ship, a park with over five miles worth of t...
GALLERY: Newest CREP site offers look at wetland development

GALLERY: Newest CREP site offers look at wetland development


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com There’s a lot of dirt being moved behind Dean and Linda Tjaden’s cabin. On a recent day, the tw...
 
09 August 2017
William “Bill” Vetter to retire from Charles City police

William “Bill” Vetter to retire from Charles City police


Staff Report Charles City police officer William "Bill" Vetter will be retiring after serving Charles City for more than 11 years. An open hou...
Residents ask for Nashua Police Department changes

Residents ask for Nashua Police Department changes


Committee to investigate potential force changes By Jennifer Lantz of the Nashua Reporter A group of Nashua residents on Monday night presented a ...
Cambrex announces $24 million expansion project

Cambrex announces $24 million expansion project


To the Press EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Cambrex Corporation announced Wednesday that it is to invest $24 million in a new facility to manufacture highly...
 
CC woman dies in Johnson County accident

CC woman dies in Johnson County accident


Staff report A Charles City woman died Tuesday after a single-vehicle accident near Iowa City. Tiffany Beckles, 35, was traveling south on Highway...
08 August 2017
Wayfinding sign design designated

Wayfinding sign design designated


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Visitors to Charles City will soon have a better idea on how to get around. The city of Charles C...
County OKs first reading of livestock at-large prohibition

County OKs first reading of livestock at-large prohibition


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County is a step closer to having a law setting penalties for rural residents who let livestock...
 
Fire department offers agility test for potential volunteers

Fire department offers agility test for potential volunteers


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Fire Department is seeking nine more volunteers to round out the department's team. ...