Charles City News

A little after 10 Saturday night a portable cooler at a HyVee grocery store filled the store with smoke.

Plenty of area communities had Independence Day bashes Saturday. America 's birthday got a big bash in - America 's Hometown.' People came from all around to watch the Charles City parade kick-off Saturday morning.

With the 4th of July rapidly approaching many communities are preparing for their annual celebrations.

Charles City, IA- Wednesday marks four years since a five-year-old Floyd County girl went missing from her home.

For one month in June 2008, water poured into numerous buildings and streets throughout Iowa, washing away years of memories, dreams and homes.

Charles City's mayor is suggesting environmental experts take a look at the entire Cedar River watershed.

Casey Frederiksen, one of the last people to see 5-year-old Evelyn Miller before her disappearance in July, 2005 has been indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.

Mason City, IA- Some petite poodles are settling into their new digs. We told you a couple of months ago about Benny and Lannie.

A North Iowa girl is being called an energizer and an inspiration. Now Chloe Downey of Charles City is receiving national recognition for her upbeat attitude as she battles cancer.

While driving home from work yesterday afternoon, I saw in the freshly tilled field to my left a small whirlwind working its quirky way across the field.

Charles City, IA- They've been burned once by the ethanol industry, Now area farmers are warming up to the new owners of the troubled plant in Charles City.

Supertel Hospitality Inc. posted it's Q1 earning report on Friday afternoon. The hotel-focused real estate investment trust saw revenues drop 9.6% to $23.1 million.

P olice believe W illiams shot L amont F razier in C harles C ity last N ovember.

A Floyd County jury finds Richard Cortez guilty of killing a man outside a Charles City bar.

Siouxland Leaders Home from D.C. Siouxland Celebrates Arbor Day Most people stay in jobs for a few years and then move on, but one hometown Co-op general manager has been working at one job for 46 years.

We continue to track severe thunderstorms in Chicksaw and Floyd counties. A trained spotter has reported quarter-sized hail at 7:00 p.m. near Hansell in Franklin County.

Charles City, IA- We're getting our first look at the blood stained weapon from a Charles City murder case.

Charles City, IA- The trial for a North Iowa man facing a murder charge is underway.

A Charles City man has been sentenced to life in prison on federal drug charges.

JARVELL LAMONT JONES PLEADED GUILTY TO TAKING PART IN THE DRUG DEALING. HE WAS SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON.