Business
- May- 2021 -24 May
Charles City-Based Bank “Banks” Multiple Movie Awards
They’re not Oscars, but First Security Bank and Trust of Charles City will gladly accept the five awards they received…
Read More » - Apr- 2021 -23 April
Struggling Iowa restaurants will soon get access to a new grant program
Des Moines, IA – Iowa bars and restaurants that are still struggling to stay open will soon be able to…
Read More » - Mar- 2021 -29 March
Public invited to Charles City economic profile presentation
Charles City, IA – The state of the economy in Charles City and where there is room to grow will…
Read More » - 26 March
Iowa Pizza Hut restaurants sold
Charles City, IA – A San Francisco company is purchasing Pizza Hut restaurants in 24 Iowa locations. The Flynn Restaurant…
Read More » - 26 March
Charles City ChickFest set for April 3rd
Charles City, IA – It is back and it is on! ChickFest returns to Charles City on Saturday, April 3rd…
Read More » - 23 March
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 » - 23 March
MiEnergy Cooperative wins national industry award
Cresco, IA – The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) recently announced MiEnergy Cooperative as the winner of the 2021…
Read More » - 9 March
AARP calls for more staff, better pay for Iowans who work in nursing homes
Des Moines, IA – A-A-R-P state director Brad Anderson says the pandemic should prompt public officials to rethink policies that…
Read More » - 8 March
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 » - 4 March
February cold spell could cost Iowans for months to come
Des Moines, IA – While warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s are expected all this week, many Iowans face…
Read More » - 4 March
Hy-Vee awards Charles City Schools $1,000
Charles City, IA – Hy-Vee recently awarded $75,000 to 55 schools across the eight-state region as part of its commitment…
Read More » - Feb- 2021 -24 February
Downtown businesses could win up to $28,000 for expansion ideas
Charles City, IA – Do you have a great idea for expanding or growing your business? Charles City businesses located…
Read More » - 16 February
Despite deep freeze, Iowa’s largest utility is having no gas & electric supply trouble
Des Moines, IA – Weather maps show 73-percent of the country has snow cover and Iowans are well aware of…
Read More » - 10 February
UNI students offer digital marketing assistance to small business owners
Charles City, Iowa – Small business owners are being offered an opportunity to partner and collaborate with business students from…
Read More » - 2 February
Rapid Printers owner buys Jackson Street Press
Charles City, IA – After 23 years as the owner and operator of Jackson Street Press, Rick McDonald has turned…
Read More » - 1 February
Wrightz Auction Co. readies for start of auction season
Floyd, IA – The year 2020 was a challenge for lots of area businesses, but especially for Wrightz Auction in…
Read More » - 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…
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