03 June 2025
Letter to the Editor: Iowa private property rights rest in Reynolds’ hands

Letter to the Editor: Iowa private property rights rest in Reynolds’ hands


The future of every Iowan’s right to own private property rests in the hands of Gov. Kim Reynolds. At question is whether the governor will sign ...
Letter to the Editor: Keep Iowa moving forward with energy tax credits

Letter to the Editor: Keep Iowa moving forward with energy tax credits


By Dave Johnson, Riceville As a lifelong Iowa farmer and landowner who currently participates in a wind energy project, I’ve seen firsthand how en...
Letter to the Editor: Support wind energy to give farmers options

Letter to the Editor: Support wind energy to give farmers options


The undersigned owner-operators of farmland in Floyd County support the Wind Farm project. Future wind opportunities, such as the most recent Inven...
 
FISCHER: Roll for initiative

FISCHER: Roll for initiative


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It’s been a long time since I’ve played a tabletop RPG. I’ve never been a huge player of t...
27 May 2025
Community Notes: A summer weekend you don’t want to miss

Community Notes: A summer weekend you don’t want to miss


By Ginger Williams, Charles City Marketing and Tourism Coordinator You’ve seen it… but have you ever actually tried it? Charles City’s whi...
FISCHER: More machine than man now

FISCHER: More machine than man now


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It’s Star Wars month and there seems to be a big hubbub about a current “Fortnite” event that...
 
20 May 2025
Letter to the Editor: Iowa’s latest budget practices are not sustainable

Letter to the Editor: Iowa’s latest budget practices are not sustainable


By India May, Ionia Iowa’s budget is grimly unsustainable. The state plans to spend $9.43 billion, but projected revenue is only $8.5 billion...
Letter to the Editor: Governor should sign property rights law

Letter to the Editor: Governor should sign property rights law


By Kathy Carter, Rockford There is much confusion about HF 639 (a bill the Iowa Legislature passed at the end of its session this year, addressing i...
Community Notes: Seven years of running CC Public Transit

Community Notes: Seven years of running CC Public Transit


By Tammy Elthon, Daily Operations Manager, Charles City Public Transit We will complete seven years of running the daily operations of the Charles...
 
FISCHER – Three tips for new graduates

FISCHER – Three tips for new graduates


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com This weekend saw the release of a fresh batch of newly graduated high schoolers. To all of you n...