Local officials and residents interested in how large-scale renewable energy and technology projects are regulated will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about utility-scale solar ...

Armchair economists may be familiar with Boots Theory. Coined by Terry Pratchett in his Discworld novels, Boots Theory describes how socioeconomic unfairness results in situations where it costs more ...

The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a high-stakes probate dispute that could clarify how strictly Iowa courts must enforce conditions attached to charitable bequests, and possibly ...

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Messiah’s Food Pantry is under new management. This week marks the official changing of hands as a new volunteer board takes over Charles City’s downtown food pantry. Led by Jen Burton, coordinator of ...

Wednesday marked the 100th day of the school year, prompting the Washington and Lincoln elementary schools to celebrate the milestone. “It’s a big deal,” said Washington Principal Joe Carney. “The ...

Patricia “Pat” Levenhagen, 85, of Charles City, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral Mass for Pat Levenhagen will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, ...

CHARLES CITY — Perhaps nothing sets a highly skilled offensive player on fire more than a prevent defense. The National Football League is finding that out itself with the late-game heroics of Chicago ...

WATERLOO — This is what happens when you’re too good. The Charles City Comets boys bowling team is graced with five varsity rollers with averages greater than 200 a game ... in some cases well over ...

Press Staff Report CORALVILLE — Charles City junior Sophia Calpito advanced to the semifinal round of the Class 1A 105-pound bracket during the first day of the Girls State Wrestling Championships, ...