KCHA News

06/04/2026

GoFundMe for Floyd County Veteran Whose Home was Destroyed by Fire

A GoFundMe account has been established to help a Floyd County veteran who lost everything in a house fire last week. According to the GoFundMe and a friend of the victim, Mike Glass woke up to the fire around 4 AM on May 26th He was able to rescue his two

06/04/2026

City Hall Remodel in Charles City Impacts Access to Library, Walking Bridge

Ongoing work for the remodeling and renovation of City Hall in Charles City is impacting access to the Charles City Public Library, just to the east. Construction associated with the some $5 million project also includes improvements between City Hall and the library. The latter stages of the projec...

06/04/2026

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, June 4, 2026

KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, June 4, 2026....segment 1 KCHA News Podcast for Thursday, June 4, 2026....segment 2 Note: some information may be time sensitive and some events may have already occurred. Listen for the latest KCHA News each weekday at approximately 7:12 am, 12:12 pm and 5:12 pm Mond...

06/04/2026

Weather Alert - Flood Watch for portions of the KCHA listening area in IA until 7:00am CDT Friday. https://kchanews.com

06/04/2026

Charles City Firecracker 5K Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2026 Charley Western Firecracker 5K run/walk event on July 4th, with event proceeds going towards repairs and improvements of the recreational trail. Now in its 24th year, hosted by Main Street Charles City, the 5K race will begin at 7:30 AM on Saturday, July 4th,

06/04/2026

Charles City Police Chief Hugh Anderson Discusses City Hall Progress, National Night Out & E-Bike Safety

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER: Charles City Police Chief Hugh Anderson stopped by Community Conversations to share updates on the City Hall and Police Department renovation project along with a few interesting stories uncovered during the renovation process, d...

06/04/2026

“Dairy Vibes Only” is Theme of Fredericksburg Dairy Days 2026

It’s a “Dairy Vibes Only” atmosphere for the 102nd edition of Dairy Days Thursday (06.04), Friday (06.05), and Saturday (06.06) in Fredericksburg. That’s Dairy Days board member Jade Dix, who says festivities begin at 4 PM Thursday, with the Cow Milking Contest at 6:30 PM, plus Kiddie Tracto...

06/04/2026

Entry Deadline for New Hampton Heartland Days Parade This Friday

The Heartland Days Parade in New Hampton is set for 6 PM Friday June 12th. New Horizons Chamber Executive Director Liz Zweibohmer says the deadline for parade entries is this Friday, June 5th. Entry fee is $25 with registration forms can be downloaded from (or filled out online) at discovernewhampto...

06/04/2026

Nearly Impossible Quiz: The average American consumes about 36 of these every year. What are they?

Congratulations to Darren Crooks of Charles City who won a free gallon of ice cream from the Charles City Hy-Vee. Answer: Grilled cheese sandwich

06/04/2026

Heavy Rain, Severe Storms Possible Across Iowa Today and Friday

DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Weather Service in Des Moines is warning of two rounds of heavy rain and possible severe weather across Iowa today through Friday night. The first round is expected this afternoon into tonight. Storms may produce heavy rainfall, hail, damaging wind and possibly a to...