Business
- 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 » - 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 » - 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 » - 8 January
AP: US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy…
Read More » - 7 January
Charles City’s Main Street set to grow in 2021
Charles City’s Main Street is set to grow exponentially in 2021. In fact, by mid-year there could be possibly three…
Read More » - 4 January
Charles City clothing store moving to Main Street in February; also changing name
Charles City’s Main Street has been losing and shifting pieces over the last couple of years – never really being…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -14 December
Former New Hampton graduates showcased on small business online show ‘Local Finds’
For one New Hampton High School graduate, ‘shop local’ makes for good TV – and even better stories. Class of…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -25 November
Small Business Saturday is this weekend in Charles City and the nation
Small Business Saturday is this coming weekend – a nationwide reminder for locals to keep their money in the city…
Read More » - 25 November
Charles City Chamber ‘Holiday Lighted Parade’ cancelled; ‘Santa PAWS’ event too
In Christmas news: two beloved Charles City events have already been cancelled for this upcoming holiday season. The first is…
Read More » - 20 November
‘McQuillen Place’ name changed to ‘Union House’; could be occupied by spring of 2021
Charles City’s Main Street has been adding attractions and losing them for a couple years now. In 2019, both Lidd…
Read More » - 19 November
Mayor of New Hampton asks community to “Shop local.”; four great opportunities next weekend
Mayor of New Hampton Bobby Schwickerath has been pushing one message for months now: ‘Shop local’. And this declaration rings…
Read More » - 18 November
Cambrex in Charles City officially announce $50-million expansion
This week, major employer Cambrex in Charles City announced that it is expanding its mid-scale and large-scale API manufacturing capacity.…
Read More » - 17 November
After last night’s mask proclamation, Charles City YMCA makes a couple changes
Last night Gov. Kim Reynolds held a press conference to unveil her limited mask mandate for the state of Iowa. …
Read More » - 13 November
‘Parkside Housing Project’ has groundbreaking; more Charles City housing inbound
In a concerted effort to bring needed housing to the Charles City area, the city, Crown Point Builders, and Stewart…
Read More » - 12 November
Local quilting group donates 100 pillowcases to the Ronald McDonald House
100 handmade pillowcases are now on their way to the Ronald McDonald House. Local nonprofit group Patchwork Pals Quilt Guild…
Read More » - 4 November
Charles City Chamber ‘WonderFall’ contest results
Each year the Chamber in Charles City holds a store-front decorating contest in the Fall called ‘WonderFall’ and the results…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -23 October
Ottos Oasis named NIACC’s Entrepreneurs of the Month
Charles City’s green and floral wellspring – Otto’s Oasis – has been recognized in its 13th year of operation. More…
Read More » - 19 October
Osage business gets creative with meat vending machine
Successful business right now is all about one word: creativity. And S&S Meats and Spirits in Osage is attempting to…
Read More » - 15 October
Iowa small businesses encouraged to apply for free ‘Golden Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program’
Grow your business right here in Iowa with the help of the world-class Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. North…
Read More » - 12 October
Vote on the Charles City Chamber ‘WonderFall’ business decorating contest
Fall is back and so is Charles City’s annual WonderFall business decorating contest. Organized by the Design Committee of Community…
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