20 August 2020
Charles City fiber broadband system funding still not complete

Charles City fiber broadband system funding still not complete


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Funding for Charles City’s proposed multi-million dollar broadband fiber system continues to remain...
19 August 2020
Council approves public hearings on drainage improvement projects

Council approves public hearings on drainage improvement projects


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council unanimously approved a resolution setting next Monday, Aug. 24, as the date for a ...
Charles City church helping start Celebrate Recovery support program

Charles City church helping start Celebrate Recovery support program


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A new recovery ministry in Charles City offers support for people struggling with addictions, anxiety...
 
18 August 2020
Charles City Public Library opening to public, with some restrictions

Charles City Public Library opening to public, with some restrictions


To The Press The Charles City Public Library announced the next stage of reopening to the public, offering reserved browsing time for patrons to get ...
GROB: A voice calls out from the devastated Iowa wilderness

GROB: A voice calls out from the devastated Iowa wilderness


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com It’s me, Iowa, calling out to the rest of the world. Hello? Are you out there? Do you remember me? I c...
17 August 2020
Charles City’s virtual Art-a-Fest runs smoothly

Charles City’s virtual Art-a-Fest runs smoothly


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City’s annual Art-a-Fest celebration wasn’t typical, but the event was held for the 47th co...
 
Charles City native on bike trek across America

Charles City native on bike trek across America


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com From Portland to Portland, Charles City native Sam Morris has turned the COVID-19 pandemic — and the en...
Ruzicka, Naig and Chance represent Floyd County at charity steer show

Ruzicka, Naig and Chance represent Floyd County at charity steer show


By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Charles City High School sophomore Delaney Ruzicka, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a steer n...
Charles City Rotary Club collecting supply donations for derecho storm victims

Charles City Rotary Club collecting supply donations for derecho storm victims


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Rotary Club is collecting a trailer full of supplies for victims of last week’s de...
 
Simply Essentials files bankruptcy petition in California

Simply Essentials files bankruptcy petition in California


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com Simply Essentials LLC, the company that owns the chicken processing facility in Charles City that clo...