03 April 2024
U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack declares much of eastern Iowa under drought disaster

U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack declares much of eastern Iowa under drought disaster


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Because of  the ongoing drought in eastern Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has d...
Iowa Highway 14 near Roseville to close on Monday, April 8, for bridge replacement

Iowa Highway 14 near Roseville to close on Monday, April 8, for bridge replacement


To The Press People driving on Iowa Highway 14 between Floyd County roads B45 and B60 near Roseville should be aware of an upcoming road closure at...
01 April 2024
Charles City proposes 54 cent reduction in levy rate for next fiscal year

Charles City proposes 54 cent reduction in levy rate for next fiscal year


It's no April Fools joke; higher property valuation will allow the city to raise more revenue with a lower rate By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlesc...
 
Floyd County Medical Center honors donors at start of National Donate Life Month

Floyd County Medical Center honors donors at start of National Donate Life Month


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Floyd County Medical Center celebrated organ donors with a flag-raising ceremony to usher in Nati...
Elks hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt

Elks hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The hunt was on at the Charles City Elks Lodge as kids came for the Elks’ annual Easter Egg Hun...
Charles City schools facility committee tackles a list of high school projects

Charles City schools facility committee tackles a list of high school projects


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Members of the Charles City School Board reviewed facility needs and went over the interview proces...
 
“Trap” is a wrap

“Trap” is a wrap


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City High School Drama Department challenged audience expectations with a chilling pe...
Floyd County moves forward on connecting to state public safety radio network

Floyd County moves forward on connecting to state public safety radio network


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved two contracts with OmniTel of Nora Springs for install...
31 March 2024
Charles City man arrested on charge of sexual abuse with young child

Charles City man arrested on charge of sexual abuse with young child


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City man has been arrested on a charge of sexual abuse of a young child, according to docum...
 
30 March 2024
Charles City school music department hosts Jivin’ with Jazz

Charles City school music department hosts Jivin’ with Jazz


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It was a jazzy night out as the Charles City High School Music Department put on its annual Jivin...