30 August 2021
St. John church to install food pantry during day of public service Sept. 12

St. John church to install food pantry during day of public service Sept. 12


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Susan Leeper said she felt God giving her a “little nudge.” Leeper, the wife of St. John Evangelic...
GROB: Living to be 100 is no longer the exception

GROB: Living to be 100 is no longer the exception


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com I’d give up anything I own to spend one more day with any one of my grandparents. I realized a couple ...
Tornadoes, flooding torment Floyd County area in early weekend storms

Tornadoes, flooding torment Floyd County area in early weekend storms


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Two tornadoes were confirmed near Marble Rock during storms early Friday evening. An EF1 tornado...
 
26 August 2021
Back to school

Back to school


It was mostly smiles and excited squeals, but there were a few tears Wednesday as elementary school students returned ...
Charles City schools receive $100,000 grant for mental health support

Charles City schools receive $100,000 grant for mental health support


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community School District will receive $100,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money for menta...
Mayor, councilman will seek re-election in Charles City races Nov. 2

Mayor, councilman will seek re-election in Charles City races Nov. 2


Board of Education member Freund won’t seek another term By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s Mayor Dean Andrews has a...
 
Milwaukee Road Depot in Charles City is raised and ready for move

Milwaukee Road Depot in Charles City is raised and ready for move


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Milwaukee Road Depot is about 6 feet taller than it was earlier this week — or at least a...
25 August 2021
Floyd County confirms size, compensation for commission to draw precinct lines

Floyd County confirms size, compensation for commission to draw precinct lines


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County Supervisors made it official at their regular meeting Tuesday, setting the membership of...
Charles City farm featured in and hosting screening of Practical Farmers of Iowa  livestock documentary

Charles City farm featured in and hosting screening of Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock documentary


To The Press Practical Farmers of Iowa, in partnership with farmer hosts, will present four screenings of its feature-length documentary, “Livest...
 
23 August 2021
District served breakfast, lunch to nearly 150 students per day in July

District served breakfast, lunch to nearly 150 students per day in July


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com In the month of July, the Charles City School District served lunch to an average of 149 students each day ...