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Charles City’s firework show has been postponed; rescheduled for Friday night
The Charles City downtown fireworks show has been postponed due to the weather, currently rescheduled to Friday night (7/5/24) starting at 10:00pm. Community Conversations are sponsored by the Floyd County Medical Center. Mon. July 1st @ 8:07am – Charles City Public Library w/ Annette Dean. Mon. July 1st @...
Charles City housing project getting over $10 million in federal tax creidts
DES MOINES, Iowa – A housing development in Charles City is sharing in more than $10 million in federal housing tax credits going to 10 projects in Iowa. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors says more than $10.6 million will go do build and rehab 404 affordable rental homes. The money is going to projects in Burlington, Charles City, Davenport, Des Moines, Jefferson, Knoxville, Mount Pleasant, Oskaloosa and Spirit Lake.
Mason City Airport to hold ribbon-cutting for new terminal
(ABC 6 News-) A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new terminal at the Mason City Municipal Airport is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00 AM. According to the airport, the 23,000 square foot terminal building will replace the current terminal building, which was originally built in 1966 and scheduled to be demolished.
Mason City Library tax levy in danger
(ABC 6 News-) Under a new Iowa law, cities and other local government entities will see a cap on the amount they are able to levy directly from taxpayers, meaning the Mason City Public Library could soon be facing cuts to the amount it can dedicate toward the purchase of new materials.
Fireworks safety for the Fourth of July
(ABC 6 News) — While fireworks may be part of American tradition, they can also cause serious property damage, injuries, or worse when mishandled. Those selling fireworks say that they try to reduce the risk by explaining how to safely light them off and by avoiding selling to children.
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Congratulations to Joy Frank of Charles City who won a free order of funnel cake fries 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. Community Conversations are sponsored by the Floyd County...
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...
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