Coronavirus
- Sep- 2020 -29 September
Several Charles City parents voice concerns about online learning at Monday’s school board meeting
The Charles City School District will be holding a ‘special meeting’ on Wednesday at noon to decide if the area’s…
Read More » - 29 September
Gov. Reynolds announces update to ‘COVID-19 close contact’ definition
At her press conference today, Governor Reynolds announced a change to the definition of a close contact for COVID-19 cases…
Read More » - 28 September
Dave Hoschlag worked 7 days a week for 30 years to make Dave’s Restaurant an area favorite
For almost 30-year straight, Dave Holschlag worked 7 days a week. Whether it was cooking the menu, stacking the buffet,…
Read More » - 28 September
Charles City schools to decide Wednesday at special meeting whether or not to fully reopen early October
When the Charles City school district released their ‘Return to Learn’ plan back in early August, they created a clause…
Read More » - 25 September
Dave’s Restaurant in Charles City gets new owner; 2 days later closes for 2 weeks because of virus
Dave’s Restaurant in Charles City is a crowd favorite for breakfast and beyond. Dave Holschlag owned and operated the Charles…
Read More » - 25 September
2020 Drive-thru Spookwalk to be held in Charles City on October 29th
The Charles City community lost every single Party in the Park this last summer. The Chamber of Commerce, even with…
Read More » - 25 September
Floyd County’s virus cases in June and July combined for 100; now 117 in September alone
SOURCE: coronavirus.iowa.gov During the work week of September 21st through the 25th alone, Floyd County Public Health confirmed 31 cases…
Read More » - 24 September
Bridge Church and Chamber in Charles City to hold separate ‘drive-in’ movie events over next month; first one on Saturday
Nothing is like watching a movie on a 55-foot silver screen. The problem is, most of the area movie theatres…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City’s skatepark is officially gone; brand new skatepark in the works
The nearly 17 year old Charles City skate park is officially gone. Back in August, the city council decided that…
Read More » - 24 September
2020 Comet Hall of Fame inductees to be honored at halftime of Friday’s homecoming game
Comet Hall of Fame induction week is back – as Charles City schools continue its pandemic era homecoming celebrations. The…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City schools have confirmed 7 new COVID cases this week; 2 are high school staff memebers
The total cases of COVID-19 connected to the Charles City school district this week is 7 (as of September 24th)…
Read More » - 23 September
Senior Life Solutions reminds us that it is ‘Suicide Prevention Month’; free mental health webinar tomorrow
We are closing in on the end of ‘Suicide Prevention Month’ and Senior Life Solutions Sheila Kobliska wants to remind…
Read More » - 23 September
New Hampton TRIBE Trail gazebo ribbon cutting Oct. 7th; ‘Iowa Healthiest State Annual Walk’ same day
The TRIBE Trail – and really the entire trail system in New Hampton – seems to get better every year.…
Read More » - 11 September
Former Comet’s art exhibit ‘Expanding Interior’ at the Charles City Art Center all of September
The world’s artists and musicians continue to be displaced as the pandemic rolls by – as exhibits and concerts alike,…
Read More » - 11 September
Charles City schools announce free breakfast and lunch for students through end of the year (federal funding)
Good news for families who eat at school, beginning Monday, September 14 parents won’t be paying for meals, for the…
Read More » - 11 September
A month after closing again, the Charles Theatre shuts down their Friday popcorn sale
A month again today, the Charles Theatre decided to close for the second time in a calendar year. No new…
Read More » - 11 September
Regional Health Services of Howard County helping the elderly overcome social isolation
Another swift reminder, September is ‘Suicide Awareness Month’. According to Regional Health Services of Howard County, the elderly might be…
Read More » - 10 September
Classic Cleaners in Charles City to close ‘for good’
Classic Cleaners on 1110 North Grand Avenue in Charles City reopened for business in January of this year – now…
Read More » - 9 September
Charles City schools announce 10 new cases of virus; 18 cases over last two days
Charles City Community Schools received notification from Floyd County Public Health on September 7th that 8 students had tested positive for…
Read More » - 8 September
After COVID-19 jump, New Hampton schools move to ‘hybrid’ plan
Students from schools all over North Iowa have tested positive for COVID-19. For instance, Charles City, Osage, and Mason City…
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