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It may be early November, but plenty of Christmas trees have already been decorated as the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce prepares for the return of the Festival of Trees holiday fundraiser.

Gene Olaf Johnson, 85, of Charles City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his children Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for ...

Several Charles City businesses received a surprise visit on Friday as Mayor Dean Andrews and his youth council distributed sugar cookies as a gesture of community goodwill. “It’s a wonderful surprise ...

Several Charles City FFA members and the chapter itself were recognized among the best in the nation at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, which drew a record crowd of more than 73,000 members ...

The Charles City Arts Center is inviting community members to take part in its annual membership drive, which helps support exhibits, classes and special events throughout the year. “For 65 years, ...

The Charles City Council approved the final draft during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, of an application permit that would allow sidewalk sales stands. Prompted by a request earlier this year ...

Linda Hull, 79, of Charles City, passed away peacefully, in her home, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. A visitation for Linda will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, from 5-7 p.m., at Fullerton-Hage ...

A group of Charles City teenagers spent their Tuesday afternoon in the kitchen, baking sweet treats for the community. A relatively new program, Mayor Dean Andrews started his Youth Advisory Committee ...

Robert Earl Brandhorst, age 58, of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Hugeback ...

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved a lower speed limit on a county road, listened to information about a potential new provider for county employees’ retirement savings plan, and got an ...

Robert “Bob” “Hefty” Hoeft, 93, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at his home. A funeral Service for Bob Hoeft will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar ...