15 February 2025
Charles City FFA reflects on a stand-out year during National FFA Week

Charles City FFA reflects on a stand-out year during National FFA Week


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It’s FFA Week and the Charles City FFA program is getting ready to celebrate a busy year of act...
13 February 2025
Utility rates spark Charles City community engagement with local government

Utility rates spark Charles City community engagement with local government


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com Charles City Chat met with the Charles City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as several members of ...
Charles City florists ready to help out last-minute Valentine’s shoppers

Charles City florists ready to help out last-minute Valentine’s shoppers


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com It’s Valentine’s Day and Charles City florists are going all out to make sure everyone is abl...
 
Iowa House advances Thomson bills aimed against CO2 pipelines

Iowa House advances Thomson bills aimed against CO2 pipelines


By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch Three bills sponsored by state Rep. Charley Thomson, who has been a vocal opponent of carbon sequestration pipel...
Charles City Council reviews next steps for housing developments

Charles City Council reviews next steps for housing developments


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council discussed upcoming housing developments during its workshop meeting on W...
Council reviews capital project budgets, hears disappointing news on big grant application

Council reviews capital project budgets, hears disappointing news on big grant application


By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com The Charles City Council reviewed capital project budgets, the city’s general fund and the Foster...
 
Charles City laborshed analysis highlights regional workforce trends

Charles City laborshed analysis highlights regional workforce trends


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com The latest laborshed analysis for Charles City shows that more than a third of the workforce employ...
12 February 2025
Battle of the Service Clubs set for 2025 Charles City Great Chili Cook-Off

Battle of the Service Clubs set for 2025 Charles City Great Chili Cook-Off


To The Press Friday, Feb. 28, will present a chance to warm tummies along with community spirit for the 27th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off in Charles...
For fifth year, Charles City Elks Lodge donates to support Project RISE Food Pantry

For fifth year, Charles City Elks Lodge donates to support Project RISE Food Pantry


To The Press In April 2024, the Elks National Foundation (ENF) released funds for the Spotlight Grant program for 2024-25. These grants are used to...
 
Trinity youth group volunteers at Charles City Mobile Food Pantry distribution

Trinity youth group volunteers at Charles City Mobile Food Pantry distribution


To The Press The youth group at Trinity United Methodist Church volunteered at the Charles City Mobile Food Pantry at the Floyd County Fairgrounds ...