11 August 2019
Retro Night at Party in the Park

Retro Night at Party in the Park


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Party in the Park was rockin’ on Friday night in Charles City. Hot rods, plenty of cool refr...
Ambulance service options under scrutiny

Ambulance service options under scrutiny


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com If you have a medical emergency and call 911, will an ambulance come? In Floyd County, the answe...
Farmers market a community-driven tradition in Charles City

Farmers market a community-driven tradition in Charles City


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charelscitypress.com Saturday mornings in downtown Charles City are for fresh produce — and more. Red, ripe tomat...
 
08 August 2019
Kids enjoy final day of vacation bible school at Messiah Lutheran Day Camp

Kids enjoy final day of vacation bible school at Messiah Lutheran Day Camp


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Many adults have fond memories of attending vacation Bible school as a child growing up. VBS o...
Jaime DeBruyn finds her calling helping children find families in India

Jaime DeBruyn finds her calling helping children find families in India


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com More than 8,000 miles and two oceans separate Jaime DeBruyn from her hometown of Charles City. ...
Attempted murder trial set to start Monday in Floyd County court

Attempted murder trial set to start Monday in Floyd County court


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A woman charged with attempted murder is scheduled to begin trial on Monday in Floyd County District ...
 
Half-million-dollar single bid received for first part of Floyd County law enforcement center project

Half-million-dollar single bid received for first part of Floyd County law enforcement center project


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A single company submitted a bid on the first major part of the Floyd County law enforcement center...
07 August 2019
Renowned Iowa artist’s family gifts one of her pieces to Charles City Arts Center

Renowned Iowa artist’s family gifts one of her pieces to Charles City Arts Center


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com New York City native Leonard Weisberger was glad he met a girl from Charles City that he would la...
Prairie Day Camp invites kids to experience journey through time

Prairie Day Camp invites kids to experience journey through time


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com It’s a typical day on the prairie — or at least a somewhat close approximation for the kids att...
 
Cambrex to be bought by international investment firm for $2.4 billion

Cambrex to be bought by international investment firm for $2.4 billion


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Cambrex Corp. announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by an internationa...