20 December 2021
Floyd County board gets tornado damage assessment

Floyd County board gets tornado damage assessment


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Last Wednesday’s EF-1 tornado that struck Floyd County destroyed four single-family homes and two...
Most area counties saw liquor sale increases last fiscal year

Most area counties saw liquor sale increases last fiscal year


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Liquor sales increased in Floyd County from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 by 4.2%, according t...
Charles City High School jazz vocal groups entertaining in community this week

Charles City High School jazz vocal groups entertaining in community this week


Press photo by Bob Steenson The Charles City High School vocal jazz ensemble Rhymes With Orange performed Christmas songs Monday at the Charles Cit...
 
Musial Awards will air Christmas afternoon and again later

Musial Awards will air Christmas afternoon and again later


To The Press The Musial Awards will deliver added holiday cheer this weekend. The show honoring extraordinary sportsmanship airs on the CBS Televis...
A Christmas Story: Tidings of Comfort and Joy

A Christmas Story: Tidings of Comfort and Joy


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The young woman furrowed her brow and rubbed her eyes. Her fingers then straightened her long black hair....
19 December 2021
Sheckler entertains crowd at Charles City Senior Center Christmas party

Sheckler entertains crowd at Charles City Senior Center Christmas party


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A nice-sized crowd enjoyed Christmas treats, conversation and a spirited selection of Chris...
 
16 December 2021
Board recommends various pay increase rates for Floyd County officials

Board recommends various pay increase rates for Floyd County officials


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County elected officials could get pay increases ranging from 5% to 12% next fiscal year unde...
Council discusses sale of nuisance property, receives bid

Council discusses sale of nuisance property, receives bid


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council discussed the sale of a vacant lot at 312 15th Ave. during Wednesday’s planning ...
 
Report Card: Charles City School District shows notable improvement

Report Card: Charles City School District shows notable improvement


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com All four schools in the Charles City School district improved their grades — from “Needs Improvement”...