July 2013
Charley Thomson advertises his $9 million development in Times Square.
February 2019
Charley Thomson blames the state of Iowa when he fails to honor his construction deadline, forfeiting $3 million of taxpayer money.
Des Moines Register
Associated Press
June 2022
Charley poses for portraits inside the unfinished McQuillen Place building. He wins office in the statehouse in November.
Des Moines Register
August 2024
The community of Charles City must reconcile agreements, even years after the bankruptcy.
June 2025
Thomson refuses to pay his property taxes on nine properties. He owes over $15,000 to the community this year.
July 2026
Representative Thomson’s campaign is still $80,135.26 in debt to himself.
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