15 July 2021
Floyd County courthouse work nears as LEC construction concludes

Floyd County courthouse work nears as LEC construction concludes


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County courthouse won’t look quite like it did when it was built, after new windows are i...
Tornados touch down in Floyd County during a day of storms

Tornados touch down in Floyd County during a day of storms


        By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A tornado with up to 90 mph winds touched d...
Wet weather just a minor problem for fair-goers

Wet weather just a minor problem for fair-goers


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City FFA advisor Bret Spurgin said that he’s come to expect a little rain at the county fair. ...
 
12 July 2021
CCAC plans ‘Town of Colors’ events

CCAC plans ‘Town of Colors’ events


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Arts Center is planning two events next week to coincide with the community’s “Town of...
Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum added to historic trail

Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum added to historic trail


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum became the newest destination to be added to the dis...
Extra revenue, lower spending boost Floyd County year-end carryover by about $1 million

Extra revenue, lower spending boost Floyd County year-end carryover by about $1 million


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Through a combination of lower-than-projected expenditures and higher-than-projected revenues, Floyd ...
 
Charles City woman’s conviction of trying to kill mother upheld by Court of Appeals

Charles City woman’s conviction of trying to kill mother upheld by Court of Appeals


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City woman who was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison after being convicted of trying to...
Objection to Simply Essentials sale may reopen bidding for closed Charles City chicken processing plant

Objection to Simply Essentials sale may reopen bidding for closed Charles City chicken processing plant


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com As anticipated, an objection has been filed against the proposed sale of the Simply Essentials plan...
08 July 2021
Charles City Council votes 3-2 to deny mules within city limits

Charles City Council votes 3-2 to deny mules within city limits


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to deny permission to allow mules within the city limits. Mik...
 
Something for everyone at the Floyd County Fair

Something for everyone at the Floyd County Fair


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Two years ago, there was a tornado. Last year, there was COVID. This year, there’s going to ...