Charles City Press

06/08/2026

Leave the serious kayaks and paddleboards onshore during the . If it floats and it’s ridiculous, it qualifies. We are talking giant inflatable swans, paddled tiki bars, old tractor tire tubes, pool noodle rafts, and yes… even the classic kickboard French fries. 🍟🦆
Wait wait.... Its free! Did you read that it's free fun. Come to the stage prior to 1100am June 13th and you're in.

​This isn't about Olympic athleticism; it’s about absolute chaos, teamwork, and ultimate bragging rights. 🏆

​Who: You and your most chaotic friends.
The Rules: No standard kayaks. No standard SUPs. Anything else goes.

The Prize: Undeniable glory (and a lifetime of bragging rights).

​Gather your crew, inflate your unicorns, and let’s make some waves. Who’s in? 👇

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06/07/2026

Brush Pickup
Monday, June 8, 2026
Starting Monday, June 8th, Charles City Street Department will be making one round through town to pick up brush. Remember, this is just for brush, not entire trees. If you would kindly place your brush in the city right-of-way to help expedite this process. Also, don't forget that the Shaw Ave Compost Site is open year-round. It's a great spot for you to dispose of branches and yard waste

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06/06/2026

The Central Park Farmers Market is in full swing in Charles City! Availability changes each Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning, but here's a look at what I found at the market this morning.

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06/05/2026

Charles City is looking especially pretty with all the flowers in bloom. A special thank you to everyone whose hardworking makes it possible.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Walking this trail daily and noticed its now closed today. Anyone else noticed? Work at the City Hall is moving along.

04/07/2026

The Greenhouse Guide is here! 🌿🌸

See all that the area greenhouses have to offer as they get ready to open their doors for the season. Click the link below and start planning your visits.

You can also find it in this week’s Northeast Iowa Shopper, and extra copies are available at our office while supplies last.

👉 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/932738096/

10/30/2025

Originally published in the Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1995 edition of the Charles City Press:

Final Sale - Pictured above, Dexter Brahn, right, accepts a check from Barb and Bob Duckett for the sale of his Ionia general store (shown at right). The Ducketts will operate the store as Duckee’s General Store with groceries and hardware and just about everything in between. Brahn will continue with his small engine repair adjacent to the store. (Press photos by Dave Ruble)

09/26/2025

🏈GAMEDAY🏈

🗓️: September 26, 2025
⏰: 7:30 PM kickoff
📺: https://bit.ly/fan_hudl_com
🏟️: Van Horne, IA,

05/22/2025

On The Press front page, Monday, May 23, 2005 — Members of the Comet Boys track team display their state title trophy and other awards from the State Track Meet in Des Moines upon their arrival back home Saturday night. (Press file photo)