10 July 2018
Transit system contract could be finalized next week

Transit system contract could be finalized next week


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A contract is near — or at least it appears to be. Charles City’s transit system may have a...
Architects: Law enforcement center, courthouse work starting behind, but will catch up

Architects: Law enforcement center, courthouse work starting behind, but will catch up


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The planning and design process for a new Floyd County law enforcement center has started about a mon...
Towering above: Antennas and cables replaced on dispatch center radio tower

Towering above: Antennas and cables replaced on dispatch center radio tower


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Hanging from a cable in a metal mesh cage 190 feet in the air may not be everybody’s idea of a go...
 
09 July 2018
Where’s the eats? That is the question

Where’s the eats? That is the question


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com What’s for dinner? Dine in, carryout and delivery are some of the restaurant options Charles...
Department of Cultural Affairs hears from Charles City

Department of Cultural Affairs hears from Charles City


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Residents from Charles City and elsewhere took the opportunity to provide comments and suggestions to thr...
Development site proposal moves to supervisors meeting

Development site proposal moves to supervisors meeting


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Another lengthy discussion on the possibility of creating a state-certified development site in Ch...
 
08 July 2018
Hart makes first visit to Charles City as lieutenant governor candidate

Hart makes first visit to Charles City as lieutenant governor candidate


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com As a kid growing up near Charles City, Rita Hart probably didn’t realize at the time that her family d...
Davison meets art patrons at CCAC

Davison meets art patrons at CCAC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Des Moines artist Jan Davison greeted visitors at a reception Friday at the Charles City Arts Center. T...
Riders young and old enjoy Charles City Bike Ride

Riders young and old enjoy Charles City Bike Ride


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com An estimated 27 bicyclists gathered in the First Security Bank parking lot in Charles City on Saturday mo...
 
Iowa BIG North shows “Wonder”

Iowa BIG North shows “Wonder”


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com After three rainouts, students organizing a drive-in movie theater on Friday night in Charles Cit...