18 November 2019
Area growers counting on dry weather this week to complete harvest

Area growers counting on dry weather this week to complete harvest


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The key to area farmers completing a successful harvest in northeast Iowa this year is simple — good weat...
17 November 2019
Floyd County Quilts of Valor recognize 11 veterans

Floyd County Quilts of Valor recognize 11 veterans


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com There have been more than 25,000 quilts awarded just this year across the nation that have been r...
Wine pairing event helps raise money toward Floyd County Fairgrounds rebuilding

Wine pairing event helps raise money toward Floyd County Fairgrounds rebuilding


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Spicy mango shrimp and maple bacon squash skewers were just some of the menu items that guests co...
 
Travelin’ Gophers enjoy lunch in Floyd on way to big game

Travelin’ Gophers enjoy lunch in Floyd on way to big game


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Minnesota Gophers weren’t able to reclaim the “Floyd of Rosedale” trophy Saturday, but a busloa...
Charles City peer mentors help to feed hungry classmates

Charles City peer mentors help to feed hungry classmates


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com According to the most recent statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 37 mill...
14 November 2019
Musical tradition at CCHS continues with four all-state selections

Musical tradition at CCHS continues with four all-state selections


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Thanks to the musical stylings of three seniors and a freshman, the Charles City High School music progra...
 
Charles City Head Start remodels, expands space and hours

Charles City Head Start remodels, expands space and hours


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The classroom is double the size, there’s a new dividing wall, new sinks and storage cabinets, a new en...
City Council reviews final draft of 500 N. Grand redevelopment agreement

City Council reviews final draft of 500 N. Grand redevelopment agreement


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The development agreement between Charles City and Johnston developer Shawn Foutch to construct app...
Broadband Commission recommends Charles City Council approve municipal broadband utility

Broadband Commission recommends Charles City Council approve municipal broadband utility


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com One last pitch with a big vote looming. That’s where a $13 million fiber-to-the-home project t...
 
Floyd County Compensation Board begins process of setting salaries

Floyd County Compensation Board begins process of setting salaries


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The first step in deciding what Floyd County elected officials will be paid next fiscal year took p...