21 November 2017
Second-grader teaches other kids about living with diabetes

Second-grader teaches other kids about living with diabetes


Bergen Hansen was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 4. Since then, she has had to take several shots a day, be careful what she eats, check wit...
Charles City school board receives state achievement award

Charles City school board receives state achievement award


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Community Board of Education is one of six Iowa school boards honored with a Team Achi...
Rep. Prichard endorses Fred Hubbell for governor

Rep. Prichard endorses Fred Hubbell for governor


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Iowa Rep. Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, is endorsing Des Moines businessman Fred Hubbell in the pri...
 
Fall concert is a packed event

Fall concert is a packed event


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com The North Grand Building's auditorium had standing room only during the fifth- and sixth-grade fall ...
Simply Essentials sold to California family farm company

Simply Essentials sold to California family farm company


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Simply Essentials, the chicken processing plant that opened in Charles City last winter, has been s...
20 November 2017
Ikes selling Christmas Trees Friday

Ikes selling Christmas Trees Friday


Press staff report The Charles City chapter of the Izaak Walton League will be selling Christmas trees on South Main Street, starting the Friday af...
 
City approves street closure for Christmas program

City approves street closure for Christmas program


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved a request for a street closure from Gospel Lighthouse Church, of Flo...
Floodplain question raised at new jail discussion

Floodplain question raised at new jail discussion


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Round seven. Members of a citizens committee tasked with making a recommendation regarding a new Fl...
Denison Amber Alert cancelled

Denison Amber Alert cancelled


Staff report 3:03 p.m. — Monday's Amber Alert issued for Denison is canceled, reported the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The department repo...
 
Board of Education holds a listening post at Dave’s

Board of Education holds a listening post at Dave’s


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Board of Education sat down for pleasant conversations and discussion with anyone ...