03 March 2019
Community Revite Chili Cook-off celebrates 23rd year

Community Revite Chili Cook-off celebrates 23rd year


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com To the victor go the spoils. Or in the case of the Charles City Great Chili Cook-off, the coveted...
Final kids day of the season held at Floyd County Museum

Final kids day of the season held at Floyd County Museum


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Five third-graders celebrated graduation with some apple fritters Saturday morning, along with about 20 o...
3rd Annual Trivia Night helps restoration of Riverside Cemetery Chapel

3rd Annual Trivia Night helps restoration of Riverside Cemetery Chapel


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Dave Holschlag was not in attendance. His absence didn’t seem to matter for the aptly named ...
 
01 March 2019
High speed chase injures Charles City police officer

High speed chase injures Charles City police officer


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A high-speed chase resulted in injuries to a Charles City police officer who was attempting to help...
28 February 2019
Despite the crazy weather, the show will go on — a couple of weeks later

Despite the crazy weather, the show will go on — a couple of weeks later


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com “The show must go on” is a popular motto in the live entertainment business, and it’s true — the ...
Timber sale will help grow new trees in Wentlands Woods

Timber sale will help grow new trees in Wentlands Woods


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The cycle of life eventually runs its course, even for trees. Red oak, walnut, ash and elm wil...
 
Rotary Club distributes free carbon monoxide detectors

Rotary Club distributes free carbon monoxide detectors


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City service club is adding to the number of programs it has initiated to promote health...
Two men found guilty in burglary and injury

Two men found guilty in burglary and injury


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Two men who had been charged with burglary and seriously injuring a person were found guilty this we...
27 February 2019
$71,000 dividend check presented to Charles City from EMC Insurance

$71,000 dividend check presented to Charles City from EMC Insurance


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Bob Ingram carried a big manilla envelope to the City Council planning session in Charles City Mond...
 
Teachers ask district for 2.3 percent raise in initial contract proposal

Teachers ask district for 2.3 percent raise in initial contract proposal


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Education Association presented its initial proposal to the Charles City Community School ...