03 September 2019
Weekend of gospel music back in Floyd

Weekend of gospel music back in Floyd


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Almost 30 gospel music groups from Iowa and 13 other states will gather this coming weekend for the...
Alleged assault Saturday morning leads to standoff, arrest of Dallas Center man

Alleged assault Saturday morning leads to standoff, arrest of Dallas Center man


Press Staff Report An early morning assault with a weapon allegedly took place in Charles City early Saturday morning, according to the Charles City ...
02 September 2019
54th Annual Threshers Reunion a trip down memory lane

54th Annual Threshers Reunion a trip down memory lane


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com From tractor pulls, to pounding iron, to a parade of power, the 54th Annual Threshers Reunion, ho...
 
Litterer rocks the Roof Garden at hall of fame induction

Litterer rocks the Roof Garden at hall of fame induction


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City rockers made an impression Sunday night. “Last night was amazing,” said Steve Lit...
CCHS freshmen participate in annual retreat

CCHS freshmen participate in annual retreat


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Respect was the word of the day on Friday. The freshman class at Charles City High School participated...
How do you like them apples? Carrie Chapman home invites public to take their pick

How do you like them apples? Carrie Chapman home invites public to take their pick


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Apple-lovers of all ages visited Charles City’s Carrie Chapman home on Monday to pick out some red, rou...
 
30 August 2019
Almost 500 slices of watermelon handed out to IC students during annual feed

Almost 500 slices of watermelon handed out to IC students during annual feed


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com A  slice of watermelon was a sweet treat to end the school day for students at Immaculate Concep...
29 August 2019
Support group helps parents move forward after loss of loved ones

Support group helps parents move forward after loss of loved ones


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Jill Connell knows full well the devastation one can feel after losing a child. The pain, desp...
CCAC offers ‘quiet room’ to the public

CCAC offers ‘quiet room’ to the public


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com For just five bucks, you can get a little peace and quiet for a while. The Charles City Arts Center’...
 
Nearer, my God, to thee

Nearer, my God, to thee


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Steve Hubert was getting what might be considered a God’s-eye view of Immaculate Conception Catho...