06 February 2023
City orders replacement traffic light

City orders replacement traffic light


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council discussed property tax rollbacks, filled board vacancies, and ordered a ne...
Charles City man sentenced for assaulting a deputy, burglary, other charges

Charles City man sentenced for assaulting a deputy, burglary, other charges


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City has been sentenced to 32 days in jail and a suspended sentence of up to 10 years in ja...
Floyd County biathlon tests skiing, shooting skills

Floyd County biathlon tests skiing, shooting skills


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com About 20 people got a taste of Olympic competition in the second annual Floyd County Conservation B...
 
05 February 2023
Birthday party bonfire with vehicle, trailer, leads to $4,500 DNR fine for Charles City-area man

Birthday party bonfire with vehicle, trailer, leads to $4,500 DNR fine for Charles City-area man


by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch A birthday party and swap meet in northern Iowa last year resulted in a $4,500 fine for its host after photo...
02 February 2023
Floyd County supervisors pass policy to allow donating vacation time to county employees for health leave

Floyd County supervisors pass policy to allow donating vacation time to county employees for health leave


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors this week approved a policy that will allow county employees to...
Charles City High School senior art sisters showcase new mural

Charles City High School senior art sisters showcase new mural


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com A new piece of art is adorning the halls of the Charles City High School. “2020’s Outlook,...
 
State property tax error could cut funds for cities, schools, counties

State property tax error could cut funds for cities, schools, counties


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com A miscalculation by the state government will have an impact on local budgets as the Legislature ...
Charles City schools ‘Listen & Learn’ public session highlights positive news

Charles City schools ‘Listen & Learn’ public session highlights positive news


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Several factors that have recently come together regarding the Charles City Community School Distri...
30 January 2023
Charles City High School English students present poetry for open mic night

Charles City High School English students present poetry for open mic night


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Area high schoolers got a chance to express themselves through poetry on Friday, Jan. 27 as Prolo...
 
Charles City redemption center is busier than ever

Charles City redemption center is busier than ever


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Business is booming at the Redemption Center in Charles City. Formerly the More BS can and bot...