Health & Living
- Dec- 2020 -3 December
Gov. Reynolds and team: pending FDA approval, 172,000 Iowans set to get COVID-19 vaccine by end of year
This week’s biggest national headline is all about vaccines – and the world’s potential cure or stop-gap for the COVID-19…
Read More » - 2 December
Iowa State Patrol gives winter driving tips
Contrary to how the roads and fields look – it is in fact winter. And snow and ice will eventually…
Read More » - 2 December
‘Operation Christmas Meal’ to distribute 1,000 pork loin to hungry families in Osage
1,000 pork loin roasts will be given out to families in need in northeast Iowa this holiday season. On December…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -30 November
Charles City Chamber and Otto’s Oasis to collect ‘Letters to Santa’
Christmas season has begun – and the Charles City Chamber has already announced that the yearly Holiday Lighted Parade and…
Read More » - 25 November
Regional Health Services of Howard County using virus antibodies to help future patients
After a person has COVID-19, they develop antibodies – and right now, the world’s hospitals are attempting to get their…
Read More » - 23 November
Introducing the ‘Charles City Cultural Equity Board’; group to hold free Thanksgiving meal drive-thru
This year, the Charles City community has further committed to one ideal: ‘equality’. For example, the Charles City school district…
Read More » - 23 November
Floyd County Conservation announce ‘Wentland Woods’ closed to deer hunting this season
In Iowa, deer hunting season runs until the first couple weeks of December. But according to Floyd County Conservation’s Heide…
Read More » - 20 November
Charles City Rotary Club helps establish ‘Ellen Bengtson Memorial Scholarship Fund’
The Rotary Club of Charles City is requesting the community’s support to help establish the Ellen Bengtson Memorial Scholarship Fund.…
Read More » - 18 November
Charles City FFA and Comet Cafe to feed 25 families in need this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is next week and the Charles City FFA Chapter wanted to give back to families who aren’t as fortunate.…
Read More » - 17 November
Chickasaw County ‘Red Kettle’ campaign to start early this year
The red kettles will be out a week early this year in Chickasaw County – as the Salvation Army is…
Read More » - 16 November
Iowa governor orders limited mask mandate, new restrictions
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — With Iowa hospitals filling up and schools closing classrooms, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds dropped her…
Read More » - 10 November
Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, here are some Charles City opportunities for Veterans
Veteran’s Day is tomorrow – and for any Veteran listening, you have two opportunities to eat free meals this week…
Read More » - 9 November
Riceville Activity Center holds ribbon cutting; now open to the public
For Superintendent of Osage and Riceville schools Barb Schwamman, last week was a pretty memorable one. Osage Volleyball won the…
Read More » - 6 November
Chickasaw County ‘4H Awards Banquet’ this weekend; holding silent auction for fallen Nashua resident
Don’t look now, the Chickasaw County ‘4H Awards Banquet’ is this coming Sunday at 5 p.m. The event will be…
Read More » - 5 November
New Hampton Public Library closes until November 9th for virus-related reasons
According to a recent Facebook post, the New Hampton Public Library is going to be closed for the next couple…
Read More » - 5 November
Charles City Chamber’s virtual ‘Volunteer Recognition Event’ being held tomorrow
It’s finally time in Charles City to recognize our volunteers – with the ‘Volunteer Recognition Event’ put on each year…
Read More » - 3 November
Charles City Public Library to now be open on Saturdays
The Charles City Public Library is very happy to announce the next stage of their re-opening to the public Nov.…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -30 October
Former Charles City Comet offering free transportation to voters in need
A former Charles City Comet is getting media attention in Des Moines for his help in making sure everyone has…
Read More » - 30 October
Floyd County Medical Center wins donor advocacy award
Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) is the recipient of Iowa Donor Network’s 2020 LEGACI Award for Advocacy. LEGACI Awards are…
Read More » - 29 October
FULL Halloween opportunities for Charles City and New Hampton
Where is the candy? The only truly important question for any child on Halloween. In our yearly attempt to appease…
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