Cherokee, Iowa · Sunday, March 14, 2010
[Masthead] Overcast ~ 41°F  
Poll
Have you filed your tax return yet?
 Yes, and I already have my refund back
 Yes. Now I'm waiting for my refund.
 Yes, but I had to pay additional money
 No, but I have an appointment to get them done
 No, I usually put that off until April 14
 I don't pay taxes
Cherokee Farm Toy Show scheduled for March 21 (03/12/10)
All farm toy collectors, vendors, and enthusiasts are invited to come to the Cherokee Community Center on Sunday, March 21 for the 18th Annual Cherokee Farm Toy Show. Cherokee residents Bob Mahler, Al Henn and Evan Knapp have been running the show since they started it 18 years ago. ...
Community Theatre to present 'Enter Laughing' (03/12/10)
The Cherokee Community Theatre is now presenting the comedy "Enter Laughing," a comedy by Joseph Stein, based upon a book by comedy legend Carl Reiner. The play is under the direction of James Puffett. "Enter Laughing" concerns David Kolowitz, a nice young man who is living with his parents in New York City in 1938, and working at a machine repair shop. His parents want David to study to become a pharmacist. But what he really wants is to be an actor like his idol, Ronald Coleman...
Spring forward ! (03/12/10)
Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday at 2 a.m. so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
Sermons a la Carte (03/12/10)
Wednesday's Sermon a la Carte at the Cherokee Memorial Presbyterian Church will be "Speed Trap: Slow Down!". Based on 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 13:32-37, and Psalms 46:10, the sermon will be presented by Tom Lewis of the First Church of Christ...
Supervisors pass county budget for 2010/2011 (03/12/10)
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors approved the 2010-2011 county budget on Tuesday. The $11,698,097 budget was approved after a Public Hearing during which no opposition to the proposed budget was raised. The budget will require tax rates of a total rural rate of $8 per $1,000 of valuation, while total countywide will pay $4.783 per $1,000 taxable valuations. ...
Northey seeks reelection to Ag post (03/12/10)
DES MOINES -- Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey has filed petitions and paperwork to seek reelection to a post he has held since 2007. Northey said Wednesday he collected nearly three times the number of signatures needed to appear on the ballot this fall...
What a winter! (03/12/10)
Spring is just a few days away on the calendar, and with both of the state basketball tournaments completed, it's looking like maybe - just maybe - the long, long, winter of 2009-2010 has run its course. The cold weather, ice, snow and wind have created a lot of postponements, cancellations, late openings and early closings for many area businesses and organizations, but the biggest headache has obviously been that of the area schools...
Times Gone By (03/12/10)
VFW Auxiliary notes (03/12/10)
Cherokee VFW Auxiliary met on March 8 for their regular monthly meeting. President, Wilma Porter opened the meeting according to ritual. Roll call taken, minutes of the previous meeting approved as read. Shirley Nation gave the treasurer report. Shirley Perrett read March/April General Orders. A thank you was received from Camp Courgeous for coupons sent...
CRMC Auxiliary Scholarship (03/12/10)
Cherokee Regional Medical Center is offering the Cherokee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship for a graduating high school student interested in a health care career. Area high school counselors have received applications for distribution to interested candidates. The scholarship applications should be returned to Cherokee Regional Medical Center no later than April 1, 2010...
H1N1 Immunizations Continue (03/12/10)
Cherokee Regional Medical Center Public Health will be offering an H1N1 Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, March 16, targeting children under 10 years of age who need their second dose of the vaccination. The clinic will be held at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center Conference Room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and is also open to the public for anyone six months and over that has not previously been vaccinated for the 2009 H1N1 virus...
CRMC Kenneth Hobson Memorial Scholarship (03/12/10)
Cherokee Regional Medical Center is offering the Kenneth Hobson Memorial Scholarship for a graduating high school student interested in a health care career. Area high school counselors have received applications for distribution to interested candidates. ...
No other way (03/11/10)
The Cherokee Braves' track and field team seniors were among the boys' team members clearing deep snow off of a couple of running lanes at George Hicks Field's all-weather track, so they could better train for the upcoming season. They are, left to right, Nolan Sampson, Cody Stowater, John Hunt, Jeremy Werthman, Kyle Schuck, Dan Bieber. Photo by Paul Struck...
Oh Deer! (03/11/10)
Deer are becoming a common sight in town this winter. This deer, spotted near the creek by the greenspace area, takes a moment to look around at its surroundings. Photo by Vanessa Reusch
Important meeting in Marcus Monday (03/11/10)
The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn school board encourages the residents of the school district to attend Monday night's meeting, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the high school. The Board and administration would like the public to see first hand how the budget is stacking up, based on projected student numbers and expenses, would like input from the community on what they perceive to be the priorities of the district...
Landscape Tree Pruning Workshop March 2 (03/11/10)
In response to the damage suffered by many trees and shrubs from this winter's snow and ice storms, Cherokee County Extension is sponsoring a Landscape Tree Pruning Workshop on March 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The workshop will focus on proper pruning techniques of storm-damaged trees and shrubs as well as regular pruning to sustain and improve the health and appearance of a tree/shrub. ...
Storytellers of the Prairie (03/11/10)
The Sanford Museum Association is sponsoring a program on Saturday at the Sanford Museum "Storytellers of the Prairie" will be presented by Clayton and Linda Layman and Alan Baughman. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served...
City Council wrangles over proposed budget (03/11/10)
The Cherokee City Council held the Public Hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Municipal Budget Tuesday night and nobody showed to comment, question or protest. That is, except for three Council members who were either late for the party or oblivious to the budgeting process that brought the Council to this point - the time for the adoption of the budget and the certification of taxes at a Public Hearing as required by State Law...
Marcus council adds to the economy (03/11/10)
The Marcus council held a public hearing on a budget resolution for the 2010-2011 year. The council was pleased it came up with some positive figures with the economy where it is. They also gave approval for Mike's Construction tax abatement at 100 percent for three years which allows the business to be on firm setting while paying off construction costs delaying some taxes for the three years. ...
Bryant's 'Hoop Beef SystemŽ' popular with cattle feeders (03/11/10)
In 2001, veterinarian and seasoned cattleman Dr. Robert Bryant of Aurelia began to experiment with what would come to be known as the Hoop Beef SystemŽ. Originally used to house cows and calves during the harsh Iowa winters, Bryant quickly saw the potential for feediong and backgrounding cattle. He was convinced hoop structures would work for feeding cattle...
Membership Appreciation Ag BBQ planned March 23 (03/11/10)
Tom Oswald, membership campaign chairman, has announced the Membership BBQ has been scheduled for March 23 at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau office. Theresa Beem, director of Women's Health from Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, will be on hand to provide free cancer screenings to Farm Bureau members, sharing her knowledge and experience in women's health. Theresa will check for skin cancer or lesions that could lead to skin cancer...
Russia to reopen for U.S. Pork (03/11/10)
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recently released the following comment after it was announced that the United States and Russia have reached an agreement by which Russia will reopen its market to U.S. pork exports. Russia delisted numerous U.S. pork plants last year citing sanitary concerns...
Waffles bring in a crowd to support Rainboth (03/11/10)
Kathy Jochims brought her young daughters to enjoy a waffle with their choice of toppings at a fundraiser last Sunday to aid Lee Rainboth in his efforts in Haiti. Clockwise around the booth are Rebecca, Kathy, Olivia, Hannah and Kysa. The girls enjoyed the treat, and the crowd responded well to the fundraiser. Photo by Nancy Hohbach...
Iowa Pork facts (03/11/10)


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Plan a garden makeover for seasonal savings (03/11/10)
Designing your garden to conserve water can help weed out one cause of high utility bills. Advance planning can save homeowners hundreds and even thousands of gallons of water during the growing season. Here are a few tips for a water-saving garden makeover from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). ...