16 September 2019
High schools urged to register eligible students to vote

High schools urged to register eligible students to vote


Carrie Chapman Catt Award for schools that hit 90% To The Press A new voter registration initiative aimed at Iowa high school students offers the Ca...
15 September 2019
Monarch butterfly tagging brings net collectors out to Fossil and Prairie Park

Monarch butterfly tagging brings net collectors out to Fossil and Prairie Park


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Somewhere among the blazing stars and yellow goldenrods of Iowa’s tall prairie grass, a monarch...
End of life experience helps nurse receive money for schooling

End of life experience helps nurse receive money for schooling


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The final moments of Esther Meyne’s life were spent with loved ones she held close to her heart...
 
Voters to be asked to approve SAVE fund extension purpose

Voters to be asked to approve SAVE fund extension purpose


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com When Charles City voters go to the polls on Nov. 5, they will find an additional item on the ballot. Alo...
12 September 2019
Tosanak cabin could be ready for rental next week

Tosanak cabin could be ready for rental next week


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com The wait is almost over and soon the Tosanak four-season cabin will go “live.” That means ...
Karleen’s Closet helps supply the less fortunate at CCMS

Karleen’s Closet helps supply the less fortunate at CCMS


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Life in middle school can be challenging for even the most fortunate kids. But when your family can’...
 
Proposed Floyd County hog confinement facility downsizes, won’t need construction permit

Proposed Floyd County hog confinement facility downsizes, won’t need construction permit


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A construction permit application has been withdrawn for a new hog confinement operation that the F...
Charles City man charged after alleged attack on man in truck

Charles City man charged after alleged attack on man in truck


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man was charged with first-degree burglary and third-degree robbery after allegedly at...
11 September 2019
City Council holds planning session at CVTC

City Council holds planning session at CVTC


By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com Six hunters could have the opportunity to hunt deer that have caused damage to greens at Wildwood...
 
Remembering fallen heroes: Snap Fitness hosts memorial stair climb

Remembering fallen heroes: Snap Fitness hosts memorial stair climb


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City, Iowa, doesn’t have any buildings that are 110 stories high. Snap Fitness in Charles Ci...