04 April 2022
New retractable screen makes Charles Theatre more multi-use friendly

New retractable screen makes Charles Theatre more multi-use friendly


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Charles Theatre in Charles City is doing double duty these days. In addition to sho...
Charles City exploring other options for residential spring cleanup

Charles City exploring other options for residential spring cleanup


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City residents will have several options for the city spring cleanup this year, but free curb...
Former Floyd County Attorney’s Office employee convicted of theft, fraud misdemeanors

Former Floyd County Attorney’s Office employee convicted of theft, fraud misdemeanors


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A former Floyd County Attorney’s Office employee who was charged with theft and credit card fraud w...
 
Charles City publishing family purchases northwest Iowa newspapers and shoppers

Charles City publishing family purchases northwest Iowa newspapers and shoppers


To The Press Charles City Press Publisher Christopher Hall and his father, longtime newspaperman Gene Hall, have joined forces to purchase several ...
03 April 2022
Iowa Supreme Court again affirms Williams’ murder conviction; rules against fair jury challenge

Iowa Supreme Court again affirms Williams’ murder conviction; rules against fair jury challenge


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A man convicted in 2017 of a Charles City murder has again had his conviction affirmed by the Iowa Su...
31 March 2022
Council looks into sprucing up bridge, water tower

Council looks into sprucing up bridge, water tower


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council heard about quotes obtained to paint the light poles on the Main Street Bridge and...
 
Floyd County board approves new fiscal year budget and elected officials salaries, twice

Floyd County board approves new fiscal year budget and elected officials salaries, twice


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors officially approved the fiscal year 2022-23 budget, property ...
Fisher: New Hampton pushing to remove Waverly from the NEIC

Fisher: New Hampton pushing to remove Waverly from the NEIC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The 102-year old Northeast Iowa Conference can continue to exist, if Waverly-Shell Rock is removed, Charles...
Betts earns Iowa Association of Alternative Education Hall of Fame honors

Betts earns Iowa Association of Alternative Education Hall of Fame honors


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School District announced Thursday that Don Betts, director and teacher at Car...
 
School board hears update on auditorium fund-raising progress

School board hears update on auditorium fund-raising progress


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Tim Mitchell, co-chairman of the non-profit group “Friends of Fine Arts,” updated the school board la...