07 June 2021
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...
31 May 2021
Graduation ceremonies held for 11 Carrie Lane students Saturday

Graduation ceremonies held for 11 Carrie Lane students Saturday


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com “They believed that they could, so they did.” That was the class motto Saturda...
From challenges to triumph: Charles City High School Class of 2021

From challenges to triumph: Charles City High School Class of 2021


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com One hundred and thirteen young persons transiti...
 
GROB: Kidney failure and prayer blankets

GROB: Kidney failure and prayer blankets


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com I underestimated the power of a prayer blanket. I spent most of the month of May in the hospital, I’m ...