26 July 2021
Three ‘spring animals’ stolen from Lions Field Park

Three ‘spring animals’ stolen from Lions Field Park


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The chicken, the turtle and the rhinoceros looked a little lonely Monday. The Charles City Park and Re...
Mural artists meet the public

Mural artists meet the public


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Mural artists Erik Burke and Gaia — along with Gaia’s assistant Maltese — were tr...
A year later, area cyclists gather to remember Bengtson, stress need for better safety laws, more bike trails

A year later, area cyclists gather to remember Bengtson, stress need for better safety laws, more bike trails


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Nearly one year after Ellen Bengtson died in a bicycling accident, about 20 area cyclists gathered to...
 
New Jendro Sanitation owner talks about purchase, future

New Jendro Sanitation owner talks about purchase, future


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The new owner of Jendro Sanitation said customers in the area may notice some new trucks and workers ...
Judge approves auction date for Charles City Simply Essential property and equipment

Judge approves auction date for Charles City Simply Essential property and equipment


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The auction for the Simply Essentials buildings and equipment — likely to bidders who would reop...
25 July 2021
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport annual report notes progress, needs

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport annual report notes progress, needs


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A new $3.1 million taxiway expected to be completed this fall will be the latest improvement to the...
 
23 July 2021
Woman charged with arson pleads guilty to reduced charge

Woman charged with arson pleads guilty to reduced charge


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A Charles City woman accused of setting another person’s car on fire and who was charged with arson...
22 July 2021
Party in the Park Friday July 30 

Party in the Park Friday July 30 


To The Press A party can only get better with a little science. Science Friday Party in the Park is coming up on July 30th. Attendees at the Cen...
Track resurfacing project hits snag

Track resurfacing project hits snag


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The $250,000 track resurfacing project that was set to begin at Comet Field has reached a high hurdle. â...
 
Avalon Center looking for a few good mentors

Avalon Center looking for a few good mentors


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Leah Weber at the Avalon Center in Charles City said that opportunities are limitless when a mentor makes...