02 March 2023
WRRF proves its worth absorbing millions of gallons of river water

WRRF proves its worth absorbing millions of gallons of river water


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was the catastrophe that didn’t happen. At about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, ice coming off the C...
Charles City reconsidering residential poultry policy

Charles City reconsidering residential poultry policy


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Tyler and Ashley Robbins are trying to get cooped up. The Robbins approached the Charles City ...
Charles City considers increasing parking fines

Charles City considers increasing parking fines


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council discussed carbon pipelines, downtown parking, and water department equipme...
 
27 February 2023
Charles City School Board approves second-grade move to Lincoln

Charles City School Board approves second-grade move to Lincoln


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School Board approved moving the second-grade class from Washington Elementary t...
Iowa Senate fails to move modest carbon pipeline bill

Iowa Senate fails to move modest carbon pipeline bill


By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch There isn’t enough support in the Iowa Senate to enact new legislation that would restrict eminent domain ...
Three Charles City students ‘penned’ in high school CAPS business program

Three Charles City students ‘penned’ in high school CAPS business program


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com A trio of Charles City High School juniors were recognized for completing this semester’s CAPS ...
 
Charles City Public Library reopening delayed again, now until March 6

Charles City Public Library reopening delayed again, now until March 6


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com UPDATE: Reopening pushed back to Monday, March 6. The reopening of the Charles City Public Lib...
Floyd County above state average on corn and soybean yields

Floyd County above state average on corn and soybean yields


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The northeast corner of the state had the highest average yield in corn and soybeans last year, alth...
Floyd County Fairgrounds Spring Fling aims at funds for bleachers replacement, sidewalk project

Floyd County Fairgrounds Spring Fling aims at funds for bleachers replacement, sidewalk project


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The annual Spring Fling to raise funds for the Floyd County Fairgrounds will be this Saturday, Marc...
 
26 February 2023
Iowa Utilities Board sets hearing for SOO Green underground electric transmission line project

Iowa Utilities Board sets hearing for SOO Green underground electric transmission line project


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Utilities Board on Friday issued an order setting public hearing dates this summer regardi...