Charles City pool now open for the season

Swimmers took to the water on Thursday in Charles City at the Lions Field Pool. Thursday was the first day of summer vacation for most and the temperatures reached into the 90s. Press Photo by Kelly Terpstra

Swimmers took to the water on Thursday in Charles City at the Lions Field Pool. Thursday was the first day of summer vacation for most and the temperatures reached into the 90s. Press Photo by Kelly Terpstra

Swimmers took to the water on Thursday in Charles City at the Lions Field Pool. Thursday was the first day of summer vacation for most and the temperatures reached into the 90s. Press Photo by Kelly Terpstra

Noah Heiselman takes a run on the water slide at Lions Field Pool in Charles City in this file photo from opening day in 2018. Press file photo by Kelly Terpstra

Each of the council members expressed disappointment in the decision, but the Charles City City Council voted unanimously to officially close Charles City’s swimming pool for the summer at Monday’s meeting. Press file photo by Kelly Terpstra

Lifeguard Emma Roney watches over swimmers at Lions Field Pool on Thursday in Charles City. Thursday was a perfect day to cool down in the pool as temperatures reached into the 90s once again on the last day of May. Press Photo by Kelly Terpstra