09 June 2021
Floyd interchange on track in latest state transportation plan

Floyd interchange on track in latest state transportation plan


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The interchange project on the Avenue of the Saints at the main Floyd intersection is funded and on...
Floyd County supervisors reject election petition; lawsuit threatened in response

Floyd County supervisors reject election petition; lawsuit threatened in response


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors voted to reject a petition that had been presented last week ...
07 June 2021
City council approves purchase of lights for Charley Western Trail bridge

City council approves purchase of lights for Charley Western Trail bridge


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved a resolution for the purchase of five lights for the nearly completed C...
 
Charles City Area Development Corp. proposes infrastructure fund to promote new housing

Charles City Area Development Corp. proposes infrastructure fund to promote new housing


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A group of community officials and business people presented a plan to the Floyd County Supervisors M...
State board says Floyd County supervisors acted within law on jail project, but resolution error cuts taxes anyway

State board says Floyd County supervisors acted within law on jail project, but resolution error cuts taxes anyway


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The State Appeals Board said a group of petitioners did not prove that the Floyd County supervisors...
03 June 2021
Lions Field Park property the heart of Charles City for 150 years

Lions Field Park property the heart of Charles City for 150 years


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The history of Charles City is tightly tied to the history of Lions Field Park. ...
 
Charles City Municipal Band to return this year with one performance, new director

Charles City Municipal Band to return this year with one performance, new director


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com After taking its first year off since 1981, the Charles City Municipal Band will return this year with a ...
Floyd County petition drive drives confusion

Floyd County petition drive drives confusion


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Uncertainty over the proper form for petitions led to a verbal standoff this week at the Floyd County...
Charles City’s Prichard stepping down as state House party leader

Charles City’s Prichard stepping down as state House party leader


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City Democrat Rep. Todd Prichard announced Wednesday he will step down as the House minority ...
 
Water tower lights the way into Charles City

Water tower lights the way into Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A new beacon on the horizon draws nighttime attention to Charles City. Members of the Ci...