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WEBCouncil discusses parking spaces as Main Street project nears finish. By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council discussed downtown ADA parking during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. ...
Lions Club Book Sale opens for business – Charles City Press
WEB8 hours ago · By Travis Fischer, [email protected]. The Lions Club Book Sale has begun. After weeks of organizing a collection of thousands of donated books, the Lions Club has opened the doors for this year’s book sale fundraiser. “It’s been steady,” said Lions Club member Doug Sinclair. “Thank goodness for the street almost being ...
Comets draw first-round bye in Class 4A-Region 1 volleyball bracket
WEB10 hours ago · The Comets received a first-round bye for the forthcoming Class 4A-Region 1 VB bracket. Press Staff Report. The Charles City Comets streamlined into the semifinal round of the forthcoming Class 4A-Region 1 volleyball bracket while drawing a bye. The Comets (16-5) will host the winner of the Waterloo East (3-21) at …
Downtown businesses being patient through Main Street repaving
WEBOct 3, 2024 · Downtown businesses are looking forward to the Main Street Rehabilitation project being finished. Press photos by Travis Fischer. By Travis Fischer, [email protected]. It’s been a long summer for downtown Charles City as Main Street businesses have had to adapt to disruptions caused by the Main Street Rehabilitation Project.
Harvest progressing apace in Charles City area
WEBOct 3, 2024 · A farmer southeast of Charles City harvests beans Wednesday afternoon. More than a quarter of the beans are out of the field in the Northcentral district of Iowa which includes Floyd County, according to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report. Press photo by Bob Steenson. By Bob Steenson, [email protected].
Charles City Library starts October with a busy day of programming
WEBOct 3, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected]. The Charles City Public Library welcomed in October on Tuesday as the Get Messy program had kids making leaf art. “It’s something we haven’t done before,” said children’s librarian Stacey Leerhoff. Enjoying the cool October day, the kids collected leafs from outside the library and ...
Charles City getting ready to apply for $20 million in federal grant ...
WEBSep 12, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council reviewed plans for a “game changing” grant application during its workshop meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11. City Administrator Steve Diers presented a draft of the budget for the EPA Community Change Grant that the city will be …
City moves forward on $20M grant application
WEBSep 16, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council approved the budget for a potential “game changing” grant application during its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 16. For the last several weeks the city has been preparing an application for an EPA Community Change Grant, creating a list of projects that would dramatically boost Charles City.
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WEBAug 19, 2024 · Photos memorialize old and new for family with early area roots. By Bob Steenson, [email protected] Descendants of one of Floyd County’s and Charles City’s earliest settling families gathere... Posted on Aug 17, 2024. Front.
Charles City Council approves lime removal contract
WEBSep 5, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council facilitated late summer events, approved a contract to remove lime from the city lagoon and set new garbage and recycling rates during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meeting began with a proclamation by Mayor Dean Andrews recognizing Assisted Living Week, coming up from Sept. 8 through 14, urging ...