News
Latest news and information for Charles City and the rest of North Eastern Iowa.
- Sep- 2021 -26 September
Watch for Farm Implements as Harvest Season Draws Near
During Farm Safety Week (Sept. 19-25) officials are reminding those in the agricultural industry to practice safety on a daily…
Read More » - 26 September
Semi-Truck Does “Full Number” on Charles City Street Lamp
A semi-truck did a “full number” on a Charles City street light Wednesday evening. The Charles City Police Department says…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City Schools to Update Health Mitigation Plan
The Charles City School Board will hear recommendations Monday night on the district’s health mitigation plan in response to rises…
Read More » - 24 September
Great Weather to Enjoy Great Outdoors This Weekend
With the forecast calling for sunny, dry conditions and temperatures in the upper 60s to 70s this weekend, the weather…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City DQ Thief Accepts Plea Deal
A Charles City man arrested for stealing from Dairy Queen in Charles City on consecutive days a month ago, has…
Read More » - 24 September
New Hampton Begins Use of New Recycling Totes Monday
Starting Monday (09.27), City of New Hampton residents will begin using their new blue totes for their recycling. In recent…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City Depot Move Seeks Additional Funding
Efforts to relocate the historic Milwaukee Railroad Depot in Charles City are in need of additional funding. In a Facebook…
Read More » - 24 September
Charles City 2021 Homecoming Court Announced
The homecoming court for next week’s 2021 Charles City Homecoming was announced Thursday night. Queen candidates pictured left to right…
Read More » - 24 September
Iowa U.S. Sen. Grassley to Seek Another Term
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator, announced Friday that he will seek an eighth term in 2022. The…
Read More » - 24 September
Homecoming Parades, Football Games for New Hampton, Nashua-Plainfield Today
Homecoming week festivities for Nashua-Plainfield and New Hampton will be highlighted by parades and football games today (09.24). There’s a…
Read More » - 24 September
Northeast Iowa Woman Dies After Being Struck by School Bus
A northeast Iowa woman was killed Thursday morning when she was struck by a school bus. The Iowa State Patrol…
Read More » - 23 September
Dubuque Woman Arrested in Northeast Iowa on Abuse, Firearm Charges
A Dubuque woman is in custody in northeast Iowa on abuse and weapon charges. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office says…
Read More » - 23 September
Garbage Collection Rates to Increase in Charles City
Garbage collection rates are going up in Charles City, with larger waste producers paying more than others. The City Council…
Read More » - 23 September
New Hampton Happy to Have Full Homecoming Week Back
Like many schools in 2020, New Hampton was forced to limit activities during Homecoming Week due to COVID-19 safety concerns.…
Read More » - 23 September
Authorities Identify Body Found in North Iowa House Fire
Local and state officials have identified the body discovered following a Mason City house fire earlier this month. Mason City…
Read More » - 22 September
Unemployment Rates Down from July to August for Most North Iowa Counties
Unemployment rates for most north Iowa counties were down from July to August. According to data from Iowa Workforce Development,…
Read More » - 22 September
Pipeline Meeting for Chickasaw County Wednesday, Sept. 29
Correction: KCHA/KCZE inaccurately reported that the informational meeting for Chickasaw County on a proposed carbon dioxide capture pipeline was to…
Read More » - 22 September
No Animals, Humans Injured in Hog Confinement Fire
A fire at a hog confinement operation just north of the Iowa-Minnesota border resulted in temporary evacuations, but no injuries…
Read More » - 22 September
Osage Man Once, Twice, Three Times a Laundromat Thief
An Osage man is accused of stealing from a laundromat not once, not twice, but three times—in the same day.…
Read More » - 22 September
Chickasaw Public Health Offers Flu Clinics
Chickasaw County Public Health and Homecare Flu Clinic’s Quadrivalent Coverage – Protection Against Four Viruses WALK IN CLINIC for…
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