07 October 2021
Milwaukee Road depot, saved from demolition by fundraiser, on its way to new home

Milwaukee Road depot, saved from demolition by fundraiser, on its way to new home


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com There aren’t any “blink and you missed it” moments when you’re moving a 300-ton brick build...
Highway 18 project coming to a close

Highway 18 project coming to a close


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The state highway resurfacing project that has posed some traffic challenges through Charles City s...
Rotary metal scrap drive a chance to clear out junk, support community projects

Rotary metal scrap drive a chance to clear out junk, support community projects


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com It’s time to go digging through your basement, garage, shed, shop, back 40 or anywhere else you m...
 
06 October 2021
Three Charles City residents receive minor injuries in Tuesday accident on the Avenue

Three Charles City residents receive minor injuries in Tuesday accident on the Avenue


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Three Charles City residents received minor injuries in a crash Tuesday morning involving a semi and ...
Drug charges dropped against two Charles City men, based on Iowa Supreme Court ruling in another case

Drug charges dropped against two Charles City men, based on Iowa Supreme Court ruling in another case


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Drug charges against two Charles City men were dismissed recently because of an Iowa Supreme Court de...
04 October 2021
Prichard Law Office ‘goes green’ with solar panels

Prichard Law Office ‘goes green’ with solar panels


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s Todd Prichard is proud of his solar array, but he never gets to show it off. That’s...
 
Even in season of challenges, farmers bring in bountiful crop

Even in season of challenges, farmers bring in bountiful crop


By Bob Fenske, editor@nhtrib.com When Terry Basol considers the challenges hurled at farmers this growing season, the ISU Extension agronomist can...
Floyd County will use former county engineer to help with budget

Floyd County will use former county engineer to help with budget


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors agreed Monday to work with the previous county engineer on a te...
Tours offered next week for Floyd County Law Enforcement Center

Tours offered next week for Floyd County Law Enforcement Center


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Tours will be offered next week to see the new Floyd County Law Enforcement Center. This may be th...
 
Charles City Council OKs street closing for railroad depot move beginning this week

Charles City Council OKs street closing for railroad depot move beginning this week


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews said watching a huge building like the Milwaukee Road depot being m...