08 May 2017

When to move potted plants to soil


  By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Spring is here and so are flowers and gardens, but just because it's past March 21 doesn't...
A sunny day greets the first farmer’s market of the year

A sunny day greets the first farmer’s market of the year


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com The first farmers market of the season in Charles City opened to a warm bright day. Several stand...
Musical park

Musical park


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City High School Jazz band had its farewell performance for seniors at Central Park, Sat...
 
07 May 2017
Tosanak open house shows what’s new

Tosanak open house shows what’s new


  By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Tosanak opened with a race in the sun. The Tosanak Recreation Area had its open house ...
05 May 2017
Contract settlement with support staff to go before Board of Education

Contract settlement with support staff to go before Board of Education


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Board of Education will review a support staff contract during Monday's meeting, accord...
04 May 2017
Homemade comforts on display at the Charles City Arts Center

Homemade comforts on display at the Charles City Arts Center


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Ana Blickenderfer's quilts have traveled across the U.S., but Friday's reception will start the first ...
 
Charles City’s RAGBRAI entertainment features Iowa talent

Charles City’s RAGBRAI entertainment features Iowa talent


To the Press Thee Iowa acts will be the featured entertainment when many thousands of bicyclists and support staff descend on Charles City July 26 ...
Rotary Club brings the shade: Tree project will bring longterm benefits

Rotary Club brings the shade: Tree project will bring longterm benefits


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Hundreds of years from now, the future residents of the community may still be benefitting from...
A new life for high school seniors: Adulting 101

A new life for high school seniors: Adulting 101


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Like most adults, the seniors of Charles City High School had a busy agenda to accomplish on Thursday...
 
Democratic senator joins Iowa governor field

Democratic senator joins Iowa governor field


DES MOINES (AP) — A state senator serving his first year in office says he is running for governor. Nate Boulton announced Thursday that he'l...