08 March 2021
CCHS speech sends seven to state

CCHS speech sends seven to state


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City High School individual speech team sent seven of nine events to the IHSSA State Speech c...
Celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss

Celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Close to 100 kids and parents celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss Friday and Saturday wi...
Six of nine Charles City FFA events earn Gold, three advance to State

Six of nine Charles City FFA events earn Gold, three advance to State


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City FFA members earned Gold status in six of nine events, with three of those events advancing t...
 
05 March 2021
Wood-fire ceramics to be the March exhibit at CCAC

Wood-fire ceramics to be the March exhibit at CCAC


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The wood-fired ceramic artwork of Jo Anne Willemsen will be the featured exhibit in March at the Charles ...
04 March 2021
Pastor Debi Lincoln to retire this spring

Pastor Debi Lincoln to retire this spring


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s hard to imagine Charles City without Pastor Debi Lincoln. “I am going to miss the place that ...
Heyer named 2021 state FFA winner, Connell earns runner-up

Heyer named 2021 state FFA winner, Connell earns runner-up


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Justin Heyer, a senior member and officer of the Charles City FFA, was named the 2021 state winner wi...
 
Charles City man, convicted of murder as a teen, loses latest appeal

Charles City man, convicted of murder as a teen, loses latest appeal


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Iowa Court of Appeals has affirmed the murder conviction of a Charles City man who was first trie...
Bilharz among first women recruits at San Diego Marine Corps training depot

Bilharz among first women recruits at San Diego Marine Corps training depot


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A young Charles City woman is becoming a part of history right now as one of the first females ever...
Group urges Save the Depot donations in memory of teacher, coach – and train fanatic – Ron Turner

Group urges Save the Depot donations in memory of teacher, coach – and train fanatic – Ron Turner


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Everyone who knew Ron Turner knew two things about him — he loved teaching and coaching kids, and...
 
02 March 2021
Charles City Public Library expands open hours

Charles City Public Library expands open hours


To The Press The Charles City Public Library has announced the next stage of its re-opening to the public. The temporary hours will now be Monday and...