News release from Charles City Community Schools FACE COVERING UPDATE Thursday, 2/3/22 – 3:20 pm We have good news to share with our school family regarding the current illness rate in the Charles City Community Schools. The 3-day rolling average… Read More ›
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Charles City Fire Department Called to Apartment Complex Fire
NEWS RELEASE FROM CCFD: CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at 701 Milwaukee St. in Charles City at about 9:05 p.m. Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, smoke was… Read More ›
RAGBRAI returns to Charles city
Thousands of bicyclists will be coming to Charles City this summer as the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will take a northern route. Here is the announcement from organizers: The 2022 Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa,… Read More ›
CC schools require face coverings as COVID cases spike
The Charles City School District issued this “FACE COVERING UPDATE” on Friday, Jan. 22: This week, the following campuses had a 3-day rolling average student illness absence rate at 7% or higher. Charles City High SchoolCharles City Middle SchoolWashington Elementary… Read More ›
Musical comedy ‘The Wedding Singer’ begins 3-show run today in Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Complete with 1980s guitar licks, fishnet gloves and poofy bridesmaid dresses, “The Wedding Singer” opens its three-show run in Charles City tonight (Wednesday, June 30). The Stony Point Players will present the musical comedy at 7 p.m…. Read More ›
CCFD Firefighter’s Home Struck By Lightning
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 ›
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 ›