Charles City Chamber & Tourism

Charles City Chamber & Tourism This page serves the Charles City (Iowa) Chamber of Commerce and Tourism organizations. Follow us and stop back often to stay up-to-date with our happenings.

Our Visitor Information Center is stocked and open 24/7. You can also find out more about Charles City, Iowa by visiting www.charlescitychamber.com. Hope to see you soon!

The Chamber Ambassadors recently stopped by a trio of businesses in Charles City to check out some new additions and to ...
12/19/2024

The Chamber Ambassadors recently stopped by a trio of businesses in Charles City to check out some new additions and to celebrate a 170th anniversary ad a ribbon cutting.
The Ambassadors stopped in at Hot Shots Billiards, at 700 Riverside Dr., to talk with owner Joe Hull about his newly-reopened kitchen, expanded serving and dining area, as well as the addition of a new 9-foot professional Diamond pool table. Then it was off to the Floyd County Courthouse at 101 South Main St. for the County’s 170th Anniversary Open House and to learn about the Courthouse remodel. Finally, the Ambassadors stopped in at Churasan at 709 North Main St. to check out owner Megumi Abbott’s new carryout storefront location for her previously established food truck.
Congratulations to all three and thank you for your investment in downtown Carles City! Watch for more on the three Ambassador visits in upcoming editions of the Charles City Press.

🎄 REMINDER: This Friday, December 20th, is NATIONAL UGLY SWEATER DAY! 🎄 Chamber members, it’s time to show off your fest...
12/18/2024

🎄 REMINDER: This Friday, December 20th, is NATIONAL UGLY SWEATER DAY! 🎄

Chamber members, it’s time to show off your festive spirit! Whether your group is big or small, we want everyone to join in the fun of our Ugly Sweater Competition! Gather your crew, dig out those hilariously tacky, delightfully festive sweaters, and let’s celebrate the season together!

Here’s how to participate:
1️⃣ Get your team together—no group is too big or too small—and put on your best (or worst!) ugly sweaters.
2️⃣ Snap a group photo and submit it by **10 AM on Friday, December 20th** using this link: https://forms.gle/wWfT6VPhy6JqVoXv9
3️⃣ We’ll feature your photo in our Facebook album starting at 12 PM on December 20th. The voting period will run until 9 AM on Monday, December 23rd.

Encourage your friends, family, co-workers, and customers to vote online! 🗳️

The group with the most votes wins a special prize and, of course, ultimate bragging rights! 💪🎁 Let’s make this contest full of fun, laughs, and holiday cheer!

No matter the size of your team, let’s see those sweaters! Don’t wait—submit your photo today and get ready to spread some holiday joy! 🎅✨

📷 Entry last year from The Furniture Barn

📍 Where Is It Wednesday? 📍It’s the last Where Is It Wednesday before Christmas! 🎄✨ This week, we’re celebrating the holi...
12/18/2024

📍 Where Is It Wednesday? 📍

It’s the last Where Is It Wednesday before Christmas! 🎄✨ This week, we’re celebrating the holiday spirit with one more chance to test your Charles City knowledge. Can you guess where this week’s picture was taken? Drop your guesses in the comments below! Let’s see who knows their local spots best before Santa arrives! 🎅🔍

Sharing on behalf of a Chamber member:
12/17/2024

Sharing on behalf of a Chamber member:

If you haven't checked out the remodeled and expanded Floyd County Courthouse yet in Charles City, here is your chance!
12/16/2024

If you haven't checked out the remodeled and expanded Floyd County Courthouse yet in Charles City, here is your chance!

Today's the final day to visit with Santa at the Central Park Santa House in Charles City! Stop in between 1-3 p.m. Brou...
12/15/2024

Today's the final day to visit with Santa at the Central Park Santa House in Charles City! Stop in between 1-3 p.m. Brought to you by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored today by First Citizens Bank.

We are set up and ready to go at the Holiday Vendor Show at the Columbus Club in Charles City, 502 Clark St. Come check ...
12/15/2024

We are set up and ready to go at the Holiday Vendor Show at the Columbus Club in Charles City, 502 Clark St. Come check out the awesome holiday gift ideas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's also your last chance to get in on the Chamber's Cash For The Holidays Raffle before the drawing at 1:15 p.m. today live on the Chamber's page! Don't miss out on the holiday fun!

Check out this special holiday event December 15th in Charles City from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark...
12/14/2024

Check out this special holiday event December 15th in Charles City from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Club, 502 Clark St. It will also be your last chance to get in on the Chamber's Cash For The Holidays Raffle. Tickets will be sold until 1 p.m., with the drawing live on the Chamber's page at 1:15 p.m.!

PLEASE NOTE AND SHARE to get the word out. Due to dangerous freezing rain the Santa House in Charles City will not be op...
12/14/2024

PLEASE NOTE AND SHARE to get the word out. Due to dangerous freezing rain the Santa House in Charles City will not be open today (Dec. 14th).

The Santa House will be open for Sunday, Dec. 15th, from 1-3 p.m.

Time is running out to get in on the Cash For The Holidays Raffle through the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. You...
12/13/2024

Time is running out to get in on the Cash For The Holidays Raffle through the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. You could win some cold, hard cash for the holiday season! Tickets are $10 each or three for $25, and available until 4:30 p.m. today (Dec. 13th) at the Chamber office at 401 North Main St. You also have one last chance to buy raffle tickets at the Holiday Vendor Show Sunday (Dec. 15th) at the Columbus Club at 502 Clark St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The drawing for the first, second and third place winners will be held following the Holiday Vendor Show at 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 15th, live on the Chamber page. Get in on the fun!!

This is the final weekend to visit with Santa at the Santa House in Charles City. Come to Central Park between 1-3 p.m. ...
12/13/2024

This is the final weekend to visit with Santa at the Santa House in Charles City. Come to Central Park between 1-3 p.m. either Saturday, Dec. 14th, or Sunday, Dec. 15th, to share your children's holiday wishes and to take pictures with Santa Claus.

The Santa House is made possible by the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and this weekend's sponsors, Yokohama TWS and First Citizens Bank.

Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed!Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, ...
12/12/2024

Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed!

Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on a leading-edge curriculum. Participants learn to overcome the chaos and uncertainty of creating new ventures by conducting customer discovery, market research and developing their foundational business model in real-time.

The NIACC Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. An in-person orientation session will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Classes will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays February 13 through March 20, 5:30-9:00pm. The Venture School program will culminate with the Venture School Launch Day pitch competition, held in-person at NIACC on March 27, 2025, where entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes. The cost for the program is $299.

Venture School participants are assigned a local entrepreneur as their coach who will help advise and guide them as they learn to master the startup process. Participating teams will be eligible to compete for cash awards both locally and at the state level during the Venture School launch day at EntreFEST 2025.

To apply, visit http://www.venture-school.com and select the Mason City cohort in the drop-down menu. The deadline to apply is January 29, 2025. Contact Ashley Page at [email protected] with questions or if you are a local entrepreneur interested in becoming a Venture School coach. Learn more about the North Iowa Venture School cohort at www.pappajohncenter.com/ventureschool.

Sorry folks, the Rides With Santa time slots have all been taken and the event Dec. 21-22 is officially a sellout. Thank...
12/11/2024

Sorry folks, the Rides With Santa time slots have all been taken and the event Dec. 21-22 is officially a sellout. Thank you to all who registered. Walk-up riders the days of the rides will only be accepted if there are any no shows from among the registrants, at a cost of $5 per rider. Pre-registered riders should arrive at least 5 minutes before their scheduled departure time. If you arrive after the wagon has departed you forfeit your seat.

Thank you again to our event sponsors: Larry Pump, CPA; State Farm Insurance - Jeremy Rogstad, Dennis Donovan, CPA; and Sisson and Associates! The Rides With Santa are being provided through Main Street Charles City.

📍 Where Is It Wednesday? 📍Let’s dive into another week of local discovery! Every Wednesday, we’ll post a photo of well-k...
12/11/2024

📍 Where Is It Wednesday? 📍
Let’s dive into another week of local discovery! Every Wednesday, we’ll post a photo of well-known spot or a Chamber member location. Can you figure out where this week’s picture was taken? Drop your guesses in the comments! 🧐📸
Be sure to tune in next week for a brand-new mystery spot. Who’s ready to show off their Charles City knowledge? 🔍

Check out this wonderful opportunity for adults to learn new trade skills!
12/11/2024

Check out this wonderful opportunity for adults to learn new trade skills!

Address

401 N Main Street
Charles City, IA
50616

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16412284234

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