News
Latest news and information for Charles City and the rest of North Eastern Iowa.
- Apr- 2021 -12 April
New Leader Hired For Charles City’s Washington Elementary
Charles City, IA — High-quality instruction for our youngest Comets is the top priority for the newest senior leader with…
Read More » - 12 April
Iowa’s wacky spring temperature swings are making planting a risky chore
Des Moines, IA – Iowa’s temperatures this spring are rollercoastering, warming into the 80s one day and spiraling into the…
Read More » - 10 April
Iowa State Patrol tactical team leader killed in Grundy Center stand-off
Grundy Center, IA – A 27-year veteran of the Iowa State Patrol was shot to death Friday night during an…
Read More » - 9 April
Democrats say state ban on ‘vaccine passports’ unnecessary
Des Moines, IA – Democrats in the Iowa legislature say it’s not necessary to enact a state ban on so-called…
Read More » - 9 April
Tiny bug can mean big yield losses for Iowa soybean growers
Des Moines, IA – A very small insect is causing big trouble in Iowa’s soybean fields and it’s spreading quickly…
Read More » - 9 April
Cerro Gordo Sheriff signs onto letter to president on immigration
Mason City, IA – Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals is one of ten sheriffs in Iowa to sign a…
Read More » - 9 April
Campers in Iowa state parks will pay more in fees this year
Cedar Rapids, IA (AP) — Campers looking to overnight in Iowa’s state parks this year will pay more do so.…
Read More » - 8 April
Petition drive underway regarding Floyd County property tax increase
Charles City, IA – Tax payers in Floyd County may be paying more for property taxes in the near future…
Read More » - 8 April
Warmer weather has Iowa farmers itching to start planting
Des Moines, IA – High temperatures in the 70s and 80s warmed much of Iowa in the past week and…
Read More » - 6 April
Distracted driving may be even more deadly as Iowans return to the road
Des Moines, IA – More Iowans are getting behind the wheel after many months of doing little driving during the…
Read More » - 6 April
Winneshiek Co. man charged after search warrant uncovers close to two pounds of meth
Ossian, IA – A northeastern Iowa man was arrested after a search warrant turned up close to two pounds of…
Read More » - 6 April
Suspect in Mason City murder arrested after Algona standoff
Mason City, IA – The man wanted for last week’s murder of a Mason City man was arrested on Monday…
Read More » - 6 April
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
Mason City, IA – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop…
Read More » - 6 April
Lightning Strike causes fire at Charles City firefighters house
Charles City, IA – An early Tuesday morning house fire was caused by direct lightning strike. The Charles City Fire…
Read More » - 6 April
It’s Call Before You Dig Month
Des Moines, IA – The governor has declared April to be Safe Digging Month in Iowa. Iowa One Call’s Ben…
Read More » - 6 April
Westgate man sentenced to life in prison for killing baby
West Union, IA – A Westgate man has been sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing a baby.…
Read More » - 5 April
Today is the day all Iowans 16+ are eligible for Covid shots
Des Moines, IA – All Iowans age 16 and above are now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations. Governor Kim Reynolds says…
Read More » - 1 April
Chickasaw County comes together to remember Anamosa State Prison victims
New Hampton, IA – Approximately 25 people braved the cool air and wind Tuesday evening to pay their respects and…
Read More » - 1 April
Charles City’s Party in the Park series to return for 2021
Charles City, IA – Who’s ready to get out and Party in the Park? After having to take a year…
Read More » - Mar- 2021 -31 March
Spring’s here & it’s time to start working on our lawns
Des Moines, IA – The grass is starting to turn green and a turfgrass specialist with the Iowa State University…
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