25 March 2024
No comments at Floyd County’s proposed property tax public hearing

No comments at Floyd County’s proposed property tax public hearing


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved a purchase agreement for a small parcel of property ...
Firefighters respond to flames in former Cedar Health care facility in Charles City

Firefighters respond to flames in former Cedar Health care facility in Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Firefighters from Charles City and area departments responded early Saturday morning to a report of...
Floyd County primary election candidates now known

Floyd County primary election candidates now known


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com With the filing deadline for the primary election passed, there are candidates for three of the elect...
 
23 March 2024
Man accused of illegal burning by DNR has previously run afoul of Floyd County authorities

Man accused of illegal burning by DNR has previously run afoul of Floyd County authorities


By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch A northern Iowa man who has been repeatedly warned for decades by state conservation officers not to burn va...
Iowa House sends back to the Senate a newly amended AEA bill as talks continue

Iowa House sends back to the Senate a newly amended AEA bill as talks continue


By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch As Republican lawmakers worked toward an agreement on changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, the House o...
21 March 2024
Iowa AG Bird tours Charles City train depot

Iowa AG Bird tours Charles City train depot


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited Charles City on Thursday, March 21, to take a look at t...
 
High school drama club getting ready for spring play

High school drama club getting ready for spring play


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The curtain rises next week on “Trap,” the upcoming spring play for the Charles City High Schoo...
NIACC president visits Charles City ahead of Career Academy completion

NIACC president visits Charles City ahead of Career Academy completion


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com NIACC President Dr. Steve Schulz reflected on his career, the future of public education, and the...
Dairy Queen gives out free ice cream for spring

Dairy Queen gives out free ice cream for spring


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Spring got off to a sweet start as Dairy Queen celebrated the first day of the season by giving a...
 
Iowa Public Information Board dismisses open meetings law allegation against two Floyd County  supervisors

Iowa Public Information Board dismisses open meetings law allegation against two Floyd County supervisors


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Public Information Board voted to dismiss a complaint filed by a Floyd County department hea...