01 April 2019
Grass fire east of Charles City contained by CCFD

Grass fire east of Charles City contained by CCFD


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Controlled grass fires are a common site along the rural roadways during springtime in Iowa. O...
Party in the Park series set to return for 17th season in Charles City

Party in the Park series set to return for 17th season in Charles City


To The Press The snow is almost gone, spring is in the air and that means summertime and Party in the Park can’t be far behind. The dates, theme...
Moving story, poem highlight National Donate Life Month flag-raising in Charles City

Moving story, poem highlight National Donate Life Month flag-raising in Charles City


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A story of a generous gift highlighted a flag-raising ceremony Monday to mark the beginning of Nati...
 
Joseph James Hagarty

Joseph James Hagarty


Joseph James Hagarty, 67, of Charles City, died Sunday, March 31, at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1952, in Charles City, the...
31 March 2019
Charles City man pleads guilty to possession of stolen sax

Charles City man pleads guilty to possession of stolen sax


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man has pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree theft for possessing a saxophone ...
Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra concert features distinguished violinist

Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra concert features distinguished violinist


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Conductor Matt McLellan posed a question to the audience during a break in a concert Sunday afterno...
 
Drone photography and custom furniture business has Charles City native reaching new heights

Drone photography and custom furniture business has Charles City native reaching new heights


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Custom created works of art are Kris Wegner’s forte. When he finds the time, the expressive ...
Spring Fling helps raise funds for Floyd County YEC

Spring Fling helps raise funds for Floyd County YEC


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Wedding parties, family reunions and countless educational opportunities are some of the function...
29 March 2019
WEEKLY WORD: Give the blessings back

WEEKLY WORD: Give the blessings back


By Pastor Joe Low, Gospel Lighthouse Church, Floyd I don’t know about you, but I am eternally grateful for Jesus Christ reaching into my messy life...
 
28 March 2019
RRMR student uses life-saving maneuver to save friend’s life

RRMR student uses life-saving maneuver to save friend’s life


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com For a brief moment last week, Adam Wyborny was terrified that he might not be able to catch anoth...