21 May 2020
Class of 2020 will pick up diplomas Sunday, formal ceremonies to come at a later date

Class of 2020 will pick up diplomas Sunday, formal ceremonies to come at a later date


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School Principal Bryan Jurrens is calling it a “pseudo-graduation.” “This is our...
Planting well ahead of schedule for farmers

Planting well ahead of schedule for farmers


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com With all the problems going on in the world, this was an ideal time for spring planting to go smoothly fo...
Public hearing set on Charles City broadband utility financing ‘not to exceed’ $22 million

Public hearing set on Charles City broadband utility financing ‘not to exceed’ $22 million


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com At least 16 companies have shown interest in constructing Charles City’s new fiber optics broadba...
 
Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities

Four new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County; governor to open movie theaters, bars and high school activities


By The Associated Press Iowa movie theaters, museums, zoos and wedding reception venues will reopen Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday as she e...
20 May 2020
Floyd County seeks to administer grant for increased regional food bank access

Floyd County seeks to administer grant for increased regional food bank access


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is seeking a $50,000 grant to help increase its ability to make food a...
18 May 2020
It’s official: Swimming pool to be closed for the summer

It’s official: Swimming pool to be closed for the summer


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Each of the council members expressed disappointment in the decision, but the Charles City Council voted ...
 
Charles City’s Conklin recognized as PBIS Person of the Year

Charles City’s Conklin recognized as PBIS Person of the Year


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City teacher and teacher-coach Marie Conklin recently received recognition as a PBIS Person of th...
Deike exits, says VA office has grown beyond one person

Deike exits, says VA office has grown beyond one person


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Friday this week will be Maria Deike’s last day as executive director of the Floyd County VA. “The...
New banners celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

New banners celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Some attractive new banners were hoisted on Main Street in Charles City Monday morning by a local...
 
Senior signs: Central park placards acknowledge CCHS 2020 graduates

Senior signs: Central park placards acknowledge CCHS 2020 graduates


Orange and Black yard signs were placed around the perimeter of Central Park in Charles City on Monday for each senior in the CCHS Class of 2020...