28 May 2020
Modified send-off ceremonies scheduled for area National Guard units

Modified send-off ceremonies scheduled for area National Guard units


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Several Charles City-area members of the Iowa National Guard are part of a year-long Middle East depl...
‘BAC blessing bag’: Free pork loin meal

‘BAC blessing bag’: Free pork loin meal


To The Press Bethany Alliance Church is giving out a free meal to the community. The “BAC’s Blessing Bag” event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday...
27 May 2020
Charles City Council OKs budget amendment moving revenue and expenditures to next fiscal year

Charles City Council OKs budget amendment moving revenue and expenditures to next fiscal year


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com An amendment to the Charles City city budget for the current fiscal year acknowledges a cut in revenu...
 
Charles City Fiber board looks at capital costs, logos and pricing as first bid-opening nears

Charles City Fiber board looks at capital costs, logos and pricing as first bid-opening nears


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Telecommunications Utility could spend about $12.26 million in the first year on c...
Floyd County board OKs first reading of ATV road access ordinance

Floyd County board OKs first reading of ATV road access ordinance


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The ability to legally drive ATVs on Floyd County roads moved a step closer Tuesday to what looks lik...
School district working on reentry strategy

School district working on reentry strategy


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com This has been an unusual spring for school districts across the country. Now they have to prepare for th...
 
Republicans Thomson, Clark vie in Tuesday primary to run against Prichard

Republicans Thomson, Clark vie in Tuesday primary to run against Prichard


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Republicans Charley Thomson from Charles City and Craig Clark of Rockford will compete for votes in Tuesday...
25 May 2020
Charles City teachers Rima, Malven retiring

Charles City teachers Rima, Malven retiring


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City School District will lose 62 years of teaching experience at the end of the school...
Final dinner for Class of 2020

Final dinner for Class of 2020


A drive-thru barbecue was held Friday evening at Charles City High School, where graduating seniors received a meal prepared by the “high school...
 
One year after tornado, rebuilding continues at fairgrounds

One year after tornado, rebuilding continues at fairgrounds


2020 Floyd County Fair expected to go on as scheduled
By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com This year it’s COVID-19 restrictions. Last year, i...