22 April 2024
Volunteers sweep up Main Street

Volunteers sweep up Main Street


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Fifteen volunteers went out to clean up the streets as Main Street Charles City hosted its annual...
Charles City FFA members win honors at state convention

Charles City FFA members win honors at state convention


To The Press The 96th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference took place April 14-16 in Ames, and Charles City FFA members earned several awards and honors....
Charles City Singers celebrate music with an Iowa connection

Charles City Singers celebrate music with an Iowa connection


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Another full house filled Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon for the spring concert ...
 

Man dies after collapsing during Friday evening’s Full Moon 5K


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — A Charles City man died after collapsing during Friday evening’s Full Moon 5K R...
21 April 2024
Charles City School District superintendent placed on administrative leave

Charles City School District superintendent placed on administrative leave


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School District superintendent was placed on administrative leave on Friday, April 1...
20 April 2024
Iowa lawmakers wrap contentious 2024 session with tax cut, budget action

Iowa lawmakers wrap contentious 2024 session with tax cut, budget action


By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session in the early hours Saturday, passing most of the R...
 
18 April 2024
Charles City whitewater course originators urge maintenance, improvements

Charles City whitewater course originators urge maintenance, improvements


Safety repairs and suggested upgrades range from $150,000 to $2.5 million By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com One of the original prop...

Pipe supplier sues Summit Carbon Solutions for $15 million


By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch An Arkansas pipe manufacturer is seeking more than $15 million from a company that wants to build a carbon dio...
Valero volunteers raise funds for cancer research with cinnamon roll fundraiser

Valero volunteers raise funds for cancer research with cinnamon roll fundraiser


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Truck drivers going through Valero Renewables enjoyed a sweet start to their day as Valero volunt...
 
Kids make a monster of a mess at the Charles City library

Kids make a monster of a mess at the Charles City library


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a dark and stormy day for a monstrous meal during the Charles City Public Library’s Get ...