City of Charles City

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the events of September 11, 2001. We honor and remember the lives lost and the bravery of first responders that day. May we never forget.

09/10/2026

As a reminder, applications for our Utility Billing Clerk position are due tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 11, at 4:30 p.m.

Apply online at https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Utility-Billing-Clerk-235

The City of Charles City is now hiring for a Utility Billing Clerk.

See a full job description and apply online: https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Utility-Billing-Clerk-235

09/08/2026

Please note that during tomorrow night's City Council meeting (9/9), there will be a First Reading of Ordinance No. 1202, which pertains to urban chickens within the City of Charles City. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Community members who wish to share their comments may attend in-person, or remotely via Zoom using Meeting ID: 787 065 8066. Zoom is available for public comment only and will not provide a live broadcast of the meeting. A live broadcast will be available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//streams

To make a public comment via Zoom, join the meeting, display your full name, and turn your camera on. Public comments are limited to four (4) minutes per person, and will be taken during the discussion of this topic.

09/08/2026

A Charles City City Council meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Community members may attend in person or watch the livestream of this meeting on YouTube. The livestream can be watched online at https://www.youtube.com//streams

The agenda for this meeting can be found here: https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-605?html=true

Members of the public wishing to make a comment on an agenda item remotely may join via Zoom using Meeting ID: 787 065 8066. Zoom is available for public comment only and will not provide a live broadcast of the meeting.

To make a public comment via Zoom, please join once the meeting begins, display your full name, and turn your camera on. Public comments are limited to four (4) minutes per person.

09/04/2026

In celebration of Labor Day, the Charles City water tower will be illuminated in red, white, and blue on Monday, Sept. 7. This special lighting display serves as a tribute to the dedicated workforce whose contributions drive our local community and nation forward.

Please note that City Hall will be closed on Labor Day. We wish everyone a restful, safe, and Happy Labor Day!

09/02/2026

The City of Charles City would like to extend a big congratulations to Kading Properties for their groundbreaking ceremony of Union Place today!

This exciting new workforce housing community will be located at 1006 11th St. in Charles City. To learn more about Kading Properties and this new development, visit https://www.kadingproperties.com/

09/02/2026

Come out to the Mason City Pizza Ranch to make an impact on the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program today! ALL tips will go towards the program.

08/31/2026

The City of Charles City is now hiring for a Utility Billing Clerk.

See a full job description and apply online: https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Utility-Billing-Clerk-235

08/30/2026

The Charles City City Council will meet in a Utility Rate Study Planning Session on Monday, Aug. 31, beginning at 6 p.m. The session will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Community members may attend in person or via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 787 065 8066
Telephone Participation: 312-626-6799

The agenda for this meeting can be found here: https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08312026-603?html=true

08/28/2026

Notice from the Charles City Water Treatment Plant

If you received this letter in the mail this week regarding your water meter, it is official and legitimate. The city will be upgrading aging water meters across town, and there is no cost to residents.

Your current meter continues to accurately track your water usage, but the new system is designed to last longer and will allow you to track your daily consumption for better control over your usage.

The city has contracted with HydroCorp, Inc. to replace the meters. Please watch your mailbox for a follow-up letter from HydroCorp, which will include specific instructions on how to schedule your replacement appointment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Water Department directly at (641) 257-6315.