By Craig Hilmer, St. Charles Press Staff Writer
As the 2016 Gladiola Days Festival nears, here, drawn from area newspapers of the era, is a look back at the history of the event. Likely many of our...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Until recently, the staff of the St. Charles Police Department consisted of a Police Chief and a number of full-time and part-time officers. Recently, this...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
On Sunday, July 24th, over 700 motorcyclists visited St. Charles as part of the 16th Annual Ronald McDonald House “The Cruise” charity ride. A frequent pit...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
The St. Charles City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 26th at 6 p.m. at St. Charles City Hall. Mayor John Schaber was present, as well as...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Every day, around 5,000 vehicles use Highway 74 (Whitewater Avenue) to pass through St. Charles. Even with marked crosswalks, many pedestrians feel they...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
The St. Charles School Board met for a regular meeting on Monday, February 8th at 6 p.m. in the High School library. After the meeting was called to order...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Although the winter weather causes many people to stay home and remain indoors, a new holiday festival is being planned for the St. Charles community to...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor.
In the weekend prior to Christmas, many are hitting stores and the mall for last minute present shopping for friends and family. Members of the Little...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Gladiolus Days 2016 might be over eight months away, but planning has already begun for the annual late August city festival. On Wednesday, December 9th...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
What Asian nation gained its independence from the United States under the provisions of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1946? What is the name for the type...