03 July 2019
Where the sidewalk ends …

Where the sidewalk ends …


Press photo James Grob Art teacher Tyler Hillis gives a few pointers about sidewalk chalk art to student Jordyn as part of the Charles City Arts Ce...
02 July 2019
Fireworks sales strong despite Charles City ban on use

Fireworks sales strong despite Charles City ban on use


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Snakes, sparklers, spinners and torches — that was about it. How the times have changed in t...
Logan’s Law implemented this week

Logan’s Law implemented this week


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Dozens of new state laws took effect in Iowa on Monday, but only one is personal to Lenny and Wendy Luft. ...
 
Bright lights, Charles City

Bright lights, Charles City


Photo submitted Diane Crookham-Johnson was welcomed Monday by past, present and future Comet softball and baseball players who gathered in the in...
Despite tough planting season, corn ‘knee high’ or better

Despite tough planting season, corn ‘knee high’ or better


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Yes, the corn is indeed “knee high by the fourth of July.” The crop outlook is also a lot better tha...
Short meeting sets courthouse utilities easement public hearing

Short meeting sets courthouse utilities easement public hearing


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com It may not have been the shortest Board of Supervisors meeting ever, but at 2 minutes it’s probably...
 
State Capitol women’s suffrage exhibit includes Chapman Catt portrait

State Capitol women’s suffrage exhibit includes Chapman Catt portrait


Press Staff Report A public art exhibit at the Iowa Capitol celebrates the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. The display featur...
Depot given one year reprieve; open to public July 4th

Depot given one year reprieve; open to public July 4th


To The Press The American Passenger Train History Museum announced that it has secured a one-year reprieve from demolition for the Milwaukee Road r...
01 July 2019
Council votes that two big city projects move forward

Council votes that two big city projects move forward


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Two big projects received the go-ahead Wednesday after City Council members approved the next step ...
 
4-H food stand building to be demolished this week at Floyd County Fairgrounds

4-H food stand building to be demolished this week at Floyd County Fairgrounds


  By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com With only a few weeks until the Floyd County Fair kicks off on July 17, Fair Board Pres...