News
Latest news and information for Charles City and the rest of North Eastern Iowa.
- Jan- 2021 -27 January
Surf Ballroom director says Historic Designation is important for future
Clear Lake, IA – The executive director of the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake says she is thrilled with the…
Read More » - 26 January
Fire crews respond to Charles City garage fire
Charles City, IA – The Charles City Fire Department responded to a report of a garage on fire on Monday…
Read More » - 25 January
Police investigating alleged kidnapping of a Lawler man
New Hampton, IA – Waterloo police are investigating a report of a kidnapping of a man from Lawler. A 62-year…
Read More » - 25 January
Charles City Schools 7-12 Grade Students To Return To Everyday In-Person Learning
Charles City, Iowa – The Floyd County Positive COVID Case 14 Day Average remained below 10% for five consecutive days…
Read More » - 25 January
Dedicated phone line now open for residents wanting COVID-19 Vaccination in Chickasaw County
New Hampton, IA – The Chickasaw County Public Health Office has announced that beginning this Monday, January 25th Chickasaw County…
Read More » - 22 January
Charles City Update: Birkwood Senior Living; Highway 18 Improvements; Snow Removal Policy
Charles City, IA – During his monthly visit to KCHA News, Charles City City Administrator Steve Diers gave an update…
Read More » - 22 January
Iowans 65 or older soon to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa will expand the groups who can get a coronavirus vaccine to people ages 65 and…
Read More » - 21 January
Police arrest child care owner accused of hurting 1-year-old
SUMNER, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a child care facility in northeastern Iowa has been arrested and charged with…
Read More » - 21 January
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
Mason City, IA – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center will offer a free two-hour workshop…
Read More » - 21 January
Charles City City Update – Paperless Billing; Library Re-opening; New housing Director Introduced
Charles City, IA – City Administrator Steve Diers provided an update of the monthly activities at City Hall. Diers announced…
Read More » - 21 January
Butler County Conservation to hold night ski
Clarksville, IA – Butler County Conservation will hold a night ski on Saturday, February 6th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The event…
Read More » - 21 January
Celebration heading to Iowa’s 175th birthday is underway
Des Moines, IA – Iowa will celebrate the 175th anniversary of becoming a state in December of this year and…
Read More » - 20 January
Charles City Community Revitalization seeking volunteers
Charles City, IA – The Charles City Community Revitalization organization is seeking volunteers for upcoming events and city-wide projects. Committee…
Read More » - 20 January
New Hampton School District Projects awarded McElroy funding
New Hampton, IA – Two New Hampton School District projects submitted to the McElroy Trust, which partners with Keystone AEA,…
Read More » - 19 January
New charge proposed for fatal wrecks involving excessive speed
Des Moines, IA – A bill under consideration in the Iowa House creates a new charge for driving at an…
Read More » - 19 January
Two NE Iowa men plead guilty to illegally harvesting ginseng
Oelwein, IA – Two northeast Iowa men have pleaded guilty to the illegal taking of wild ginseng on state-managed land…
Read More » - 19 January
Trial date set for locals charged with drug related charges
Charles City, Iowa – After an investigation on October 20, 2020, in which area law enforcement found 161.1 grams of…
Read More » - 18 January
Iowa virus hospitalizations continue to decline
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in Iowa has dipped below 500 for…
Read More » - 18 January
Michael Drees named new CUSB Bank President
Cresco, Iowa – The CUSB Bank Board of Directors officially named Michael Drees as president of the bank, complete with…
Read More » - 17 January
Powerball jackpot grows to $730M; Mega Millions to be $850M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players have another chance to win big next week since there were no winners…
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