28 March 2017
Local ‘Women of Influence’ to be honored April 30

Local ‘Women of Influence’ to be honored April 30


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com Three years before the 19th Amendment's centennial anniversary, the National 19th Amendment Society is p...
27 March 2017
Defending MBL champs CourtKings put on an ‘exhibition’ at new CC gym

Defending MBL champs CourtKings put on an ‘exhibition’ at new CC gym


By John Burbridge sports@charlespress.com CHARLES CITY — If the Harlem Globetrotters are in need of another slick guard, Anthony James deserves ...
Cedar River Shiver leaves participants refreshed

Cedar River Shiver leaves participants refreshed


By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com Going into the water on a cold and rainy day wasn't as bad as it may seem. "It was refreshing," s...
 
26 March 2017
Charles City hosts 39th-annual North/South All-Star Wrestling Meet

Charles City hosts 39th-annual North/South All-Star Wrestling Meet


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — Sports are never a reliable teacher when it comes to geography. Maybe that’s why...
24 March 2017
Hundreds welcome Youth Enrichment Center at Floyd County Fairgrounds

Hundreds welcome Youth Enrichment Center at Floyd County Fairgrounds


By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com A light rain didn't deter hundreds of people from turning out for an open house Friday evening for ...
Jump, jive and dine with CCHS jazz

Jump, jive and dine with CCHS jazz


By Mariah McKenzie, contributor On Tuesday, March 28 the jazz program of the Charles City High School will be holding the annual Jivin with Jazz di...
 
A permanent thank-you

A permanent thank-you


FFA students begin designing 'donor wall' for new Youth Enrichment Center By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com When the new laser engravin...
23 March 2017
Gerleman rolls 819 series, second highest ever at Comet Bowl

Gerleman rolls 819 series, second highest ever at Comet Bowl


By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com CHARLES CITY — In bowling, there are award scores and there are AWARD scores. On March 15, Brent G...
Iowans abroad: Students leave Charles City behind for spring break

Iowans abroad: Students leave Charles City behind for spring break


By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com It's not often Charles City students find a giant Hercules beetle chilling out on their arms. They ...
 
22 March 2017
Kitchen fire on Ellis Drive in Charles City

Kitchen fire on Ellis Drive in Charles City


    Staff Report THURSDAY, 9 a.m.: This story was updated to correct the street name. A kitchen fire on Ellis Drive was quickly...