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BREAKING: Former Charles City Resident Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Nashua Man
A former Charles City resident, convicted of killing a Nashua man over 11-and-a-half years ago, has been sentenced to life in prison. On May 23rd, a Chickasaw County jury deliberated just over an hour before finding 51-year-old Randy Patrie guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 70-year-old Carl Gallmeyer of Nashua, on or about September 25, 2012.
Duo accused of stealing over $100,000 from elderly victim
CHARLES CITY, Iowa (KIMT) — One not guilty plea is entered in a case of two people accused of stealing over $100,000 from an elderly person in Floyd County. Sondra B. Newberry, 65 of Charles City, and Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, are charged with financial exploitation of an older individual.
Inspection of Closed Main Street Bridge in Charles City Could Determine Future
The future of the Main Street Bridge in Charles City, closed by flooding since June 23rd, could be determined by an upcoming inspection. Mayor Dead Andrews says the bridge was closed and remains closed for cautionary reasons. Andrews says the City hopes to have bridge inspectors, Calhoun-Burns & Associates, in...
Nearly Impossible Quiz: One of THESE usually lasts around five days.
Congratulations to Mike O’Rourke of Charles City who won a free cheesesteak in a bag from All About Cheesesteaks & More in Charles City and a pair of tickets to go see Rick Springfield perform in Fort Dodge on July 26th. Chris was born in Webster City and raised...
State Rep. Thomson Concerned for Economic, Safety Impacts of Carbon Pipeline in Charles City
The top Republican in the Iowa House says the state’s eminent domain laws must be updated in response to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) decision to approve the route for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The IUB’s decision gives the company authority to force unwilling property owners to let...
Mayor Monday w/ Charles City’s Dean Andrews: Flooding Recap, Main Street Bridge, Charley Western Trail Expansion & Firecracker 5
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Floyd County Medical Center Community Conversation today (7-1-24) was with Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews who recapped the recent flooding event, Main Street bridge inspection, CW Trail expansion and promoted the 4th of July’s Charley Western Firecracker 5.
Charles City Rotary Hands Out Awards, Recognition
The Charles City Rotary Club held its 2024 “Pass the Buck Awards and Recognition Night” last week. Outgoing President Bill Feller said the annual event is a celebration of Rotary’s mission. Linda Klemsrud received the Paul Garthwaite Memorial Award as Rotarian of the Year. Mike Molstead was...
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
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