Community Revitalization news release The votes are in and the “Boo Zoo” display at Zoetis has captured the most votes for best fall or Halloween-themed business decoration in the 2017 “WonderFall” competition. Sponsored by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization, Charles City businesses were encouraged to dress up their storefronts as a fun way to draw attention to their shops, as well as to give residents and visitors alike something fun to go around town and check out.   “WonderFall’ voting took place from Oct. 2nd to Oct. 27th. The decorating contest was free to take part in and … Continue reading Zoetis captures 2017 WonderFall business decorating contest

By Colton Baldus Hundreds of costumed kids lined up along the Cedar Riverfront on Thursday to celebrate pre-Halloween, collecting candy strolling through attractions sponsored by local businesses and organizations.  There was a pirate ship handing out chocolate doubloons, a pharoh’s “tomb.” Said pharaoh seemed to be in good health lying on a table inside. A recreation of the “Wizard of Oz” included a yellow brick road. Colorful and spooky mixed in many more stops along the Spookwalk. The costumes people wore were very cool my favorites were some of the ones pictured here, but there are others that deserve a … Continue reading Taking a stroll down the Spookwalk in Charles City

CHARLES CITY — Bracket Street and 19th Avenue will be closed to traffic at the Canadian National Railroad crossings for the railroad company to work on and make repairs to the railroad crossings. Both crossings will be closed starting Sunday, Oct 29 and are expected to reopen by Thursday, Nov. 2. Motorists are encouraged to avoid these areas and utilize other routes to bypass the construction areas. Questions can be directed to the Charles City Engineering department at 641-257-6300. Continue reading Charles City announces expected street closures starting Oct. 29

NEWS RELEASE from the CCFD: CHARLES CITY – On Monday evening the Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a fire at a building on Zoetis property, namely 2640 7 Mile Road. Major fire damage occurred to the building, with eight fire departments assisting the CCFD. Today, with the assistance of the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office and Zoetis, a determination as to the cause of the fire was established. It was found that an electrical wire began arching due to a malfunction which created a fire within the building. There were approximately 6,000 chickens in the building at the … Continue reading Electrical problem caused fire that killed 6,000 chickens in Charles City

This press release was issued by the Charles City Fire Department late Monday night: CHARLES CITY – At 4:57PM Monday evening, the Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a report of smoke and fire coming from a building at Zoetis in Charles City. It was determined once on scene, that the fire was at 2640 7 Mile Road, just outside Charles City city limits.   When firefighters arrived, they found visible smoke and fire engulfing most of the western half of a building at the address. Since the actual fire was outside city limits, water supply was hampered initially … Continue reading Fire guts Zoetis building that housed chickens

Public can vote for favorite storefront display on Facebook   CHARLES CITY – Autumn is here, with a crispness in the air, colorful changes in the trees and harvest time heralding the new season. It also marks the return of the “Wonder‘Fall” business decorating contest put on by the Design Committee of Community Revitalization. Charles City businesses were encouraged to dress up their storefronts with a Fall or Halloween theme as a fun way to draw attention to their shops, as well as to give residents and visitors alike something fun to go around town and check out.   Free … Continue reading Wonder ‘Fall’ decorating contest returns to Charles City

CHARLES CITY – Voters in Charles City will have an opportunity to hear from and meet their candidates for City Council and Mayor prior to the Nov. 7 election at a public candidates forum on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Charles City NIACC Center, and is open to all. Incumbent City Council members DeLaine Freeseman and Jerry Joerger are running unopposed on the ballot to serve another four-year term. However, Charles City will have a new mayor one way or another, as long-time incumbent Jim Erb has announced he is stepping … Continue reading Public invited to meet the Charles City mayoral and council candidates Oct. 19

CHARLES CITY — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Floyd County office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site for the Oct. 18 CIC is at NIACC, 203 Brantingham Street, Charles City. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the … Continue reading Aquatic, forest and right-of-way continuing instruction course is Oct. 18