22 March 2021
Millions of dollars coming to Floyd County and its cities through COVID funds

Millions of dollars coming to Floyd County and its cities through COVID funds


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The state of Iowa and its cities and counties are expected to receive a total of almost $2.7 billio...
GROB: I need a shot of the forgiveness vaccine, too

GROB: I need a shot of the forgiveness vaccine, too


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Hooray for me, I’m getting my shot. Yesterday I received a call from the good folks at the county publ...
TLC’s ‘Grand Plan’ receives $775,000 boost

TLC’s ‘Grand Plan’ receives $775,000 boost


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com TLC: The Learning Center in Charles City received a big financial boost this month in its effort to i...
 
18 March 2021
Parks and rec board discusses skateboarding, pickle ball and swimming

Parks and rec board discusses skateboarding, pickle ball and swimming


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Summer activities were on the minds of members of the Charles City Parks and Recreation board at its monthl...
‘Paying it forward’ in Charles City

‘Paying it forward’ in Charles City


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s Art Hunt, age 87, gets around on his own just fine. A lifetime resident of the commun...
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...