18 March 2021
Movies returning to The Charles, starting April 2

Movies returning to The Charles, starting April 2


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Starting April 2, movies are back at the Charles Theatre in Charles City. “We decided that we are go...
Hugs now allowed at Chautauqua after a year of pandemic

Hugs now allowed at Chautauqua after a year of pandemic


By Mary Pieper, Special to the Charles City Press On March 11, Rich Gifford of Charles City was able to hug his son, BJ Gifford, for the f...
15 March 2021
Waterloo and Clear Lake men charged with Floyd County thefts, other alleged crimes

Waterloo and Clear Lake men charged with Floyd County thefts, other alleged crimes


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Waterloo man and a Clear Lake man are being held in Floyd County Jail after being charged with mult...
 
Council moves forward with Grove Street project

Council moves forward with Grove Street project


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council took steps at Monday’s meeting to move ahead with a street project at the inters...
Gov. Reynolds visits with Charles City community leaders

Gov. Reynolds visits with Charles City community leaders


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Gov. Kim Reynolds said that Iowa is “coming back, and coming back strong.” Reynolds an...
Winter not quite done with Charles City area yet

Winter not quite done with Charles City area yet


The view from an Iowa Department of Transportation plow’s dash camera shows the vehicle entering Charles City while out plowing state roads during...
 
Charles City broadband partner proposals include area companies

Charles City broadband partner proposals include area companies


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Four of the companies that would like to play a role in helping provide broadband fiber service to Ch...
Charles City elementary schools receive top PBIS rating for second straight year

Charles City elementary schools receive top PBIS rating for second straight year


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com For the second consecutive year, teachers at Lincoln and Washington elementary schools in Charles City ea...
Lions donate to food pantry

Lions donate to food pantry


The Charles City Lions Club donated $500 to the Jordan River Food Pantry at Friday’s meeting at the Floyd County Historical Museum. Pictured are...
 
11 March 2021
Council reviews off-street parking requirements at Wednesday’s work session

Council reviews off-street parking requirements at Wednesday’s work session


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council reviewed revisions to the paving requirements for off-street parking in the city a...