Education
- Sep- 2020 -10 September
Multi-million dollar ‘Riceville Activity Center’ now being used by school; soon open to public
The Riceville school district now has a multi-million dollar workout and training facility. It is called the ‘Riceville Activity Center’…
Read More » - 9 September
Charles City schools announce 10 new cases of virus; 18 cases over last two days
Charles City Community Schools received notification from Floyd County Public Health on September 7th that 8 students had tested positive for…
Read More » - 8 September
After COVID-19 jump, New Hampton schools move to ‘hybrid’ plan
Students from schools all over North Iowa have tested positive for COVID-19. For instance, Charles City, Osage, and Mason City…
Read More » - 8 September
Charles City schools launch online COVID-19 dashboard
Charles City Community Schools launched a COVID-19 dashboard with current and accurate information available to students, teachers, and families. The…
Read More » - 4 September
Charles City AAUW yearly scholarship to award $750 to college student
The Charles City branch of the AAUW is offering its annual scholarship to any college student working towards their bachelor…
Read More » - 4 September
VIRUS UPDATE: Floyd, Chickasaw, Mitchell Counties; school metric
Today caps off a crazy week for high school football teams in North Iowa – as Charles City, Osage, and…
Read More » - 3 September
Next week is homecoming, here is how New Hampton schools are handling it
Early in 2020, schools had to figure out how to handle prom and graduation with the new global threat –…
Read More » - 2 September
Two Charles City students have tested positive for COVID-19; one on Charles City’s football team
In breaking news, the Charles City school district announced on Tuesday that one of their students on the football team…
Read More » - 1 September
Charles City schools announce an individual at Carrie Lane High School tests positive for virus
Charles City Community Schools received notification from Floyd County Public Health that an individual at Carrie Lane High School and…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -27 August
After a nearly 6 month summer vacation, Charles City schools are back in action
After a nearly 6 month summer vacation, Charles City schools are finally back in classes. At least, 85% of the…
Read More » - 25 August
Charles City schools release ‘spectator expectations’ for fall sports: indoor activities, masks required; outdoor, encouraged
Fall sports are happening in Iowa – football, volleyball, and cross country are all set to go. These sports are…
Read More » - 24 August
Osage schools start today with 8% of students learning entirely from home
This week, Osage Community School students are back in classes – that is, until Wednesday. As a part of the…
Read More » - 24 August
With school starting, Chickasaw County Sheriff and Iowa State Patrol reminds public not to pass buses with lights flashing
Schools back – so are school buses – and so are the huge consequences for passing a school bus when…
Read More » - 21 August
CUSB Bank and others donate 6,700 masks and shields to area schools (Charles City, Osage, Riceville)
CUSB Bank, CIA Insurance, CUSB Wealth Management Solutions, and the Thomson Charitable Foundation are proud to partner to provide masks…
Read More » - 20 August
Floyd County Museum receives $25,000 from ‘Hart-Parr Oliver Foundation’ for a new roof; nearly $50,000 still yet to raise
For over a half a year now, the roof of the Floyd County Museum has been leaking. Newly appointed Museum…
Read More » - 19 August
Both August 18th and 26th important historical dates for woman’s suffrage (100th anniversary of 19th amendment)
The centennial year for the ratification of the 19th amendment could not have come on a better year, says Carrie…
Read More » - 18 August
Charles City schools 2020-2021 new faculty list
Charles City Community Schools is pleased to announce new family members who will be serving students and families at school…
Read More » - 18 August
Kids back at IC School this week for the ‘Wildcat Kickstart Camp’
Immaculate Conception School in Charles City already had kids in their buildings this week. Monday through Thursday of this week,…
Read More » - 5 August
Former Comet wins 2020 ‘Young Alumni Award’ from Wartburg College
Former Charles City High School graduate Trevor Carolan has won a pretentious graduate award from Wartburg College. Carolan is one…
Read More » - 4 August
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2020 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture…
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