04 May 2023
Bioreactors are a low-tech tool for water conservation

Bioreactors are a low-tech tool for water conservation


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com A new technology to reduce nitrate in agriculture runoff has surprisingly simple mechanics. Ar...
Rita Hart comes home to pump up Democratic Party faithful

Rita Hart comes home to pump up Democratic Party faithful


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Rita Hart, the Iowa Democratic Party chair, doesn’t mince words. Times have been tough lately for...
Judge: Iowa’s pipeline land survey access law is unconstitutional

Judge: Iowa’s pipeline land survey access law is unconstitutional


By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch State law that allows hazardous liquid pipeline companies access to private land for surveys is unconstitution...
 
01 May 2023
Charles City Council moves one step forward on sewer projects and one step back on tree removal

Charles City Council moves one step forward on sewer projects and one step back on tree removal


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council approved waterworks projects during its regular meeting on Monday, May 1, ...
Floyd County supervisors likely to start EMS essential services declaration process again

Floyd County supervisors likely to start EMS essential services declaration process again


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County supervisors are likely to begin the process at their next regular meeting of again decla...
Conservation commissioner leading by example to protect topsoil

Conservation commissioner leading by example to protect topsoil


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com April 30 to May 7 is Soil and Water Conservation Week, and Mason Kolbet is happy to encourage his...
 
Area man returns from Ukraine to start new life with new wife

Area man returns from Ukraine to start new life with new wife


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com All is fair for Kendall Nolt, who is back home after more than a year of globetrotting experience...
Charles City volunteers recognized for their community contributions

Charles City volunteers recognized for their community contributions


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The people that go above and beyond to support their community were appreciated at this year’s ...
Federal pipeline agency plans to hold CO2 safety meeting in Des Moines

Federal pipeline agency plans to hold CO2 safety meeting in Des Moines


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A federal agency is planning to hold a public meeting on carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline safety on May ...
 
City-county ambulance group likely to urge another 3-year AMR contract

City-county ambulance group likely to urge another 3-year AMR contract


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Floyd County and the city of Charles City will probably receive recommendations to sign another three...