CHARLES CITY — The Cedar River is expected to crest early Saturday at nearly 4 feet above flood stage. The National Weather Service categorizes that as moderately severe. Area rivers are on the rise after the drenching rain Thursday night. Charles City recorded 2.87 inches at the airport. Nashua saw 3.45 inches, according to preliminary data. More important to area flooding is the 3 inches that fell upstream in Osage and less than an inch in Austin, Minn. The Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Cedar River in Charles City: The warning continues until Sunday afternoon. At 10:30 … Continue reading Cedar River to crest at 15.7 feet

UPDATE: Due to the weather, Charles City officials have decided to not sound the tornado sirens this morning. They will be testing them on another day. —- Charles City will test its tornado siren at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, depending on weather. Continue reading Tornado siren test cancelled

CC Community Revitalization news release CHARLES CITY — A public presentation on the latest Charles City economic profile report from the State of Iowa that was postponed due to weather has been reset for Wednesday, May 9th. The free event, hosted by the Business Improvement Committee of Community Revitalization, will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Zastrow River Room of the Charles City Public Library. Main Street Iowa Business Specialist Jim Thompson will be on hand to present and explain the Charles City data, which will include areas of business leakage as well as what businesses pull in customers … Continue reading Charles City economic profile report rescheduled to May 9

CHARLES CITY — The city’s spring clean up dates have been set for April 23, 24,25 and 26.The guidelines are the same as last year, according to a city news release. For all of the guidelines for the clean up, click here. Do not put out any items prior to April 21.  The main reason for this is to help reduce the possibility of rains soaking up the items and causing heavier loads to the landfill.  It will also help reduce the potential of items being strewn around the neighborhood prior to pickup. Any items set out before this date … Continue reading Spring clean up dates set in CC

Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce news release CHARLES CITY — Who will be Charles City’s Man or Woman of the Year in 2018? You can have a say in selecting this year’s honorees! The annual Community Volunteer Recognition Event, organized by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Revitalization, will take place at 8 a.m. at the Charles City Senior Center on Friday, April 27th. The event is open to all local groups and organizations to participate in and recognize their own top volunteer(s). The public is being invited and encouraged to attend and show its appreciation … Continue reading Nominations sought for CC Man, Woman of the Year

UPDATE: The Charles City Council on Monday approved a $1.85 million incentive package to assist Zoetis, Inc. with a $55 million expansion of its local plant. The local incentive is estimated at almost $1.85 million and would come in the form of an eight-year, 90 percent property tax rebate through the Southwest Bypass Tax Increment Financing District. Zoetis has also received state incentives. The expansion is expected to add six jobs at a wage level of $16.83, according to state documents. – – – – – – – PREVIOUS STORY: Zoetis, a global animal health company, is planning a $55 … Continue reading Charles City approves $1.85M incentive for Zoetis

CC Community Revitalization news release CHARLES CITY — Do you have a great business idea?  Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Charles City?  Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line?  Do you have a piece of equipment you wish you could purchase for your business? The Business Improvement Committee of Community Revitalization is looking for interested entrepreneurs who could use $28,000 to launch or grow their business idea within the Charles City Main Street district.  The Open 4 Business contest, launched in 2015, is an opportunity for businesses located … Continue reading ‘Open 4 Business’ contest now open

CC Chamber news release Make plans to get your chicks together for a special shopping experience and day of fun in Charles City! Local retailers will be showcasing new spring inventory, personal service, fun products and people, and more during the annual Chickfest promotion on April 7, 2018. Celebrate the arrival of spring and check out all that Charles City has to offer while enjoying a day of shopper pampering. In addition, the first 150 people through the door of the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce at 401 North Main St. will receive a free swag bag with coupons … Continue reading Charles City’s Chickfest quickly approaching