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HS Drama Department performs ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at the Charles Theatre. By Travis Fischer, [email protected] Charles City went from the 2020s back to the 1920s as the Charles City High School Drama Departme...
City plans for temporary offices during Charles City Hall renovations
20 hours ago · By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council discussed temporary city office locations during its work session meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, as the remodeling of City Hall draws closer. Anticipating 16-18 months for the renovations to be complete, the city has examined several potential spots for city and police offices to be located during the construction.
Charley Western Trail trail stop nearly finished
18 hours ago · By Bob Steenson, [email protected]. The “End of the Line” trail stop marking the end of the Charley Western Railroad on a local recreational trail is nearly complete, with the recent installation of a bench in memory of a local cyclist. Mark Melrose and Cory Mutch, co-chairs of the Charley Western Trail Committee, installed the ...
Sportsmen’s Park new playground goes up, then taken down
20 hours ago · The Charles City Parks and Recreation Board had hoped the project could be finished this fall in time to hold a grand opening and dedication. The playground is being named in memory of Donna White, whose son, Steve, made a $50,000 donation toward the park in her honor. Total cost of the playground is about $263,000.
Charles City Council approves new City Hall designs
Nov 5, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected]. The Charles City Council set a public hearing date for City Hall renovations, approved payment for tree removal, and moved forward with the separation of the housing authority during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. Also at the meeting, VFW Post Commander Denny Hull and Nick Klinetop were ...
High school and community singers put on fall choir concert
20 hours ago · The Charles City High School Music Department put on its fall Choir Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Comet Gym. The concert began with the Comet Choir, accompanied by Melanie Johanningmeier, performing “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” with soloists Emma Read and Sean Jones. Following that, the high school students ceded the raisers to Tim ...
Charles City Council finalizes City Hall renovation design choices
Oct 31, 2024 · By Bob Steenson, [email protected]. Charles City Council members discussed some final options for the exterior design of the City Hall remodeling project during a workshop meeting Wednesday evening, including not having another city mural be part of the project. Kristi King, an associate architect with Bergland & Cram of Mason City ...
Charles City Council discusses Main Street Bridge assessment
Oct 17, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected] The Charles City Council discussed bridge inspection, City Hall renovations, housing authority separating and bicycle policy during its workshop meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Options for potentially rehabilitating the Main Street Bridge began the discussion. Experiencing degradation in the wake of this summer’s flooding, the bridge will be ...
Charles City Council takes first step toward City Hall renovation
Feb 22, 2024 · By Travis Fischer, [email protected]. The Charles City Council started the ball rolling on City Hall renovations, made purchases for the street and water departments, and took a step toward housing developments during its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21. In the public comment portion of the meeting, Greg Kellogg and Troy Chukker ...
Severe storm splits and topples trees, cuts power in parts of ...
May 21, 2024 · The company reported 11 outages in Charles City, affecting 1,375 customers Tuesday evening about 8 p.m. Kwik Star on South Grand Avenue said it was without power long enough that it had to dispose of items in its coolers. As of about noon Wednesday, MidAmerican reported 153 customers still affected in Charles City and 259 total in Floyd County.