CCFD NEWS RELEASE CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department was called to a house fire early Tuesday morning at 3:47AM, with a 911 report to the Floyd County Dispatch Center of a lightning strike to their home causing fire to be… Read More ›
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Charles City Spring Cleaup
The 2021 spring clean up is back this year in Charles City after last year’s cancellation because of COVID-19. It will be different from past cleanups in that it is scheduled in two parts: From April 12-23 residents can order… Read More ›
Charles City movie theater to reopen April 2
The Charles Theatre will reopen to the public on Friday, April 2, by showing “News of the World” starring Tom Hanks. Showings begin at 7 p.m. each night on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices are $3 for adults, $2… Read More ›
NWS warns of fire risk in area
A combination of seasonably warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds will produce elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon across much of north-central and western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, according to the National Weather Service office in La… Read More ›
Beginning at 8 a.m. March 2, the next group of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccination can register through Floyd County Public Health. This group includes people with disabilities living in home settings that are dependent on attendant care staff. The… Read More ›
Play Dr. Suess Mini Golf March 5-6 at Charles City library
Each child will be given a free book and goody bag. The library asks everyone to wear a mask.
Charles City teacher dies after contracting COVID-19
NEWS RELEASE FROM CC SCHOOL DISTRICT Charles City Community Schools is saddened to receive news this weekend of the death of a longtime member of our family, Charles City High School teacher Darla Arends. Ms. Arends was diagnosed with COVID-19… Read More ›
Iowa Farm Bureau designates Prichard as ‘Friend of Agriculture’
NEWS RELEASE Charles City, Iowa – Iowa Farm Bureau has designated State Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City a 2020 “Friend of Agriculture”. Prichard is seeking re-election in House District 52, which includes Chickasaw, Floyd, and Cerro Gordo counties. “I… Read More ›
Decorah blanks Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Decorah began Charles City’s Homecoming game with a bang. The Vikings’ first offensive play was an inside run that broke for more than 50 yards. Comet defender Jeremiah Chapman made a touchdown-saving tackle inside the 5-yard line…. Read More ›
Charles City shuts down football program for 2 weeks because of COVID-19 infections
CHARLES CITY — Citing student safety as the top priority, school officials announced on Wednesday that the Charles City football program will be shut down for the next two weeks because of two COVID-19 infections among the players with the… Read More ›
COVID-19 UPDATE: Active cases on the rise in Floyd County; CC theater reduces showings
As the COVID-19 continues to spread in Floyd County, the number of active cases rose to 49 as of Saturday, Aug. 8. That’s an increase of more than a dozen since the beginning of the month. The state has recorded… Read More ›
CC seeks year off from playing Go-Hawks because of racist fan behavior, considers leaving NEIC
In the wake of racist taunts hurled at a black Charles City baseball player at a regular season game in Waverly, the Charles City Community School District is considering leaving the Northeast Iowa Conference, asked that Waverly-Shell Rock be required… Read More ›
NEIC declares ‘Black Lives Matter’ in reaction to racist comments aimed at CC baseball player
In the wake of spectators at a high school baseball game in Waverly shouting racist comments at a Charles City player, Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) member schools issued the following statement on Friday, July 3: As administrators and board… Read More ›
Charles City High School varsity baseball schedule and scores
JUNE 16 (1-1 overall, 1-1 NEIC) W — 11-1, New Hampton: WP- Tait Arndt, sr.: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 Ks (1-0) L — 5-7, New Hampton: LP – Elliott Sinnwell, sr.: 2 IP, 1 H,… Read More ›
CC youth softball to have 4-week season
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE CHARLES CITY SOFTBALL LEAGUS 2020 Charles City Softball LeagueGrades 1st-7th Parents and Players of Charles City Youth Softball League: We are excited to announce the decision to play ball this season! Due to the current circumstances,… Read More ›
June E. Merriss, 84
ROCKFORD — June E. Merriss, 84, of Rockford, IA died Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Hannah Wood, 96
Hannah Mathilda (Rath) Wood, 96, entered her heavenly home on May 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held at Hauser… Read More ›