24 February 2019
Daughter continues family’s legacy by taking over greenhouse for her late father

Daughter continues family’s legacy by taking over greenhouse for her late father


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The spring planting season brings vibrant hues to life — a welcome respite to a cold and dorma...
CCMS orchestras play at ‘informance’ Friday

CCMS orchestras play at ‘informance’ Friday


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade orchestras held “informances” at Charles City High School on Fr...
Colwell Fire Steak Fry offers good eats for worthy cause

Colwell Fire Steak Fry offers good eats for worthy cause


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Zach Isakson claims the secret recipe garlic bread is the second best in the state — no word o...
 
Blizzard conditions inhibit area travel, activities

Blizzard conditions inhibit area travel, activities


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Sunday afternoon, the sky was bright blue and dotted with clouds — when you could see the sky, t...
City budget tops $40 million with big projects on the horizon

City budget tops $40 million with big projects on the horizon


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Steve Diers is no trapeze artist, but there is a balancing act that the city administrator has to p...
22 February 2019
Cast announced for CCHS play, “Clue”

Cast announced for CCHS play, “Clue”


To the Press The Charles City High School Drama Department recently held auditions and announced the cast for the 2019 CCHS Spring Play, which will...
 
21 February 2019
CCHS musicians finally get to play

CCHS musicians finally get to play


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com They finally had their concert — and that’s just what they called it. The Charles City High School s...
Logan’s Law sails through Iowa Senate, House up next

Logan’s Law sails through Iowa Senate, House up next


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Watching the vote on the Senate floor, for Wendy Luft, was a little bit like watching a ball game. “My...
Area woman will bring midwife services to Floyd County Medical Center

Area woman will bring midwife services to Floyd County Medical Center


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Judi Halbach loves babies. She also loves providing health care to women — through all the stage...
 
Weekend snowstorm headed this way

Weekend snowstorm headed this way


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com More snow. Yes, more. Another 4 to 9 inches of snow and some ice are likely headed toward the Char...