That’s Ozzie Ohl, vice-president of the Christmas Cheer Fund Board of Directors, who says applications are only accepted online as they look to make holidays brighter for those who truly need help.

Mark is a 1983 graduate of Charles City High School and loved black and orange so much, he went to Wartburg College. graduating in 1987. Mark and his wife, Bonnie, along with their grandson, Tristan, ...

The search is on to find a successor to New Hampton/Turkey Valley shared Superintendent Jay Jurrens, who has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Last week, School Boards ...

The Charles City School District is limiting after school/after hours access to the playground at Lincoln Elementary School. During Monday (11.11) night’s School Board meeting, board member Bruce ...

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The Iowa Transportation Commission approved some $3.5 million for nine State Recreational Trails Program projects, with over half of the funding going to projects in north central and northeast Iowa.

Memory Lane prep is underway in Charles City. Poles are set along the Charley Western Trail, between Park Street and the Cedar River, for signs to honor loved ones who have passed away. Memorial sign ...

The United Way of North Central Iowa (UWNCI) “Kids Coat Drive” is Thursday (11.14). The UWNCI will distribute coats at Music Man Square (308 South Pennsylvania Avenue) in Mason City from 4 to 7 pm ...

Charles City has canceled its varsity girls basketball schedule for the 2024-25 school year. Activities Director Dana Sullivan says, “This is a decision we have thought a lot about and have had many ...

Five veterans received their Quilts of Valor this week in Charles City. During a ceremony Wednesday (11.06) at the Charles City VFW, Mary Williams recognized recipients for the sacrifices. “Draped” in ...

The Charles City Community Center will host the annual Fall Festival this weekend, sponsored by the Senior Citizens. Judy Hauser says festivities from 11 am to 1 pm this Sunday (11.10) include lunch.

Congratulations to Ashley Hammer of Charles City who won a free kids meal (or equal value off your total bill) at Ginger’s Top Shelf in Floyd!