Politics & Government
- Sep- 2020 -29 September
Gov. Reynolds announces update to ‘COVID-19 close contact’ definition
At her press conference today, Governor Reynolds announced a change to the definition of a close contact for COVID-19 cases…
Read More » - 28 September
Charles City Chamber holding photo contest to find the best snapshots of Floyd County
Photographers of the area to be put on alert – the Charles City Chamber is holding a photo contest. This…
Read More » - 23 September
Charles City city council expand on animal neglect ordinance; PAWS director weighs in
A new standard was created for all the pet owners in Charles City at Monday’s city council meeting. The city…
Read More » - 15 September
Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors vote to dismiss Health Board member
New Hampton, Iowa – The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors voted last week to remove a member of the Board…
Read More » - 9 September
Wildwood Golf Course gearing up for 2nd round of deer hunting
Wildwood Golf Course in Charles City has had deer problems over the last couple of years – with reports of…
Read More » - 9 September
Floyd County encourages families to ‘make a plan’ during ‘Emergency Preparedness Month’
One thing that August’s derecho storm in Central Iowa taught us was to always be prepared for the worst. This…
Read More » - 8 September
Floyd County ‘Law Enforcement Center Project’ set to be completed before year’s end
The soon-to-be fully erected Law Enforcement Center in Charles City is speeding towards completion. Floyd County Auditor Gloria Carr says…
Read More » - 4 September
Paint-job begins on Charles City (Corporate Drive) water tower
Charles City’s water tower on Corporate Drive is now undergoing its scheduled paint job – L&T Painting out of Michigan,…
Read More » - 3 September
New Hampton’s mayor encourages locals to get signed up for broadband services; to be ready by end of fall
In Charles City, the fiber-to-home project is on pause as the city reassesses financing options. In contrast, New Hampton Mayor…
Read More » - 3 September
Chickasaw County reminds locals it is ‘Preparedness Month’ in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Iowa. Emergency Management Coordinator for Chickasaw County Jeff Bernatz says,…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -31 August
Floyd County Auditor’s Office on Absentee Ballot Requests: ‘only need to mail ONE’
For obvious reasons, thousands of Americans are opting to vote through the mail this election year. Floyd County Auditor Gloria…
Read More » - 31 August
Charles City to partner with Crown Point Builders to help finish the ‘Parkside Housing Project’
For people wanting to move to Charles City, finding available housing could be an issue. An issue City Administrator Steve…
Read More » - 27 August
Charles City city administrator discusses plan to save and utilize the ‘Milwaukee Railroad Depot’
For many, the Milwaukee Railroad Depot on North Grand Avenue in Charles City is a historical landmark. Though, for a…
Read More » - 26 August
Charles City fiber-to-home project postponed until financing in place
Charles City’s long pursuit towards broadband internet connection is again at a standstill – as financing for the project is…
Read More » - 3 August
Charles City skate park to be taken down
The Charles City skate park is pretty beaten up and damaged. The plywood on many ramps is missing and splintered;…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -31 July
Chickasaw County ambulance discussion re-lights
Mayor of New Hampton Bobby Schwickerath believes the last time the city discussed the area’s ambulance service it was November…
Read More » - 17 July
Charles City’s ‘Water Quality Initiative Project’ to troubleshoot local storm water issues
Charles City hired a new Watershed Coordinator in the past year named Doug Johnson – and from there, the water…
Read More » - 16 July
Charles City council member talks Lion’s Field Pool, potential new assisted living center, library parking lot construction
The Charles City city council is pushing many new projects down the pipeline that much of the community are unaware…
Read More » - 16 July
Charles City Chamber ‘Pulse Poll’ reveals only 33.8% of locals would attend an outdoor event right now
A ‘Pulse Poll’ was put out by the Charles City Chamber of Commerce between July 2-15 to test the city’s…
Read More » - 13 July
Parking lot behind Charles City Public Library to close through early August
Starting tomorrow you won’t be able to park riverside near the library as the lot will be undergoing reconstruction. The…
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