11 February 2021
Michellel Jones named junior rep for Charles City school board

Michellel Jones named junior rep for Charles City school board


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Michellel Jones said she feels passionate about making sure everyone feels equal to everyone else. Jon...
Floyd County Supervisors look for budget cuts in light of law enforcement center costs

Floyd County Supervisors look for budget cuts in light of law enforcement center costs


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The new Floyd County Law Enforcement Center loomed over the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday af...
COVID-19 vaccination options expand for age 65 and older; first public clinic held

COVID-19 vaccination options expand for age 65 and older; first public clinic held


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County residents age 65 and older are starting to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, and the opti...
 
08 February 2021
911 board ponders administrator move to Floyd County staff

911 board ponders administrator move to Floyd County staff


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com It has been decided for some time that the Communications Center dispatchers, currently located at Ch...
Fisher tells school board Governor’s proclamation won’t change procedures in Charles City School District

Fisher tells school board Governor’s proclamation won’t change procedures in Charles City School District


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City Superintendent Mike Fisher said a proclamation issued last Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t...
Charles City teachers, staff receive COVID vaccinations

Charles City teachers, staff receive COVID vaccinations


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City School District employees received a collective shot in the arm on Friday — both literally...
 
Second Floyd County COVID-19 vaccine clinic for age 65 and older is set

Second Floyd County COVID-19 vaccine clinic for age 65 and older is set


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The second Floyd County COVID-19 vaccination clinic for persons age 65 and older has been set for n...
04 February 2021
In Focus: Iowa police body camera video sometimes revealing — if the public is allowed to see it

In Focus: Iowa police body camera video sometimes revealing — if the public is allowed to see it


Victims and reporters often have to go to court to gain access Editor’s Note: This article is the first in an occasional series called “In Focu...
Council discusses funding requests of TLC, Save the Depot

Council discusses funding requests of TLC, Save the Depot


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Outside agency funding requests by The Learning Center (TLC) and Save the Depot were the hot topics of disc...
 
Judge affirms Williams conviction for Charles City murder; says jury selection process not unconstitutional

Judge affirms Williams conviction for Charles City murder; says jury selection process not unconstitutional


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Black people are underrepresented on juries in Floyd County and elsewhere in Iowa, a district court...