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Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling once said "The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." Sanford Museum has taken that philosophy and created a brand new exhibit, driven by community involvement. The Ideas Exhibit is three-fold, including a display of various innovations from Sanford's collection, a photographic wall of early Cherokee businesses, and an interactive contest featuring the submissions from various individuals describing their ideas for improving the community...

During the Open Forum portion of the Sept. 28 Cherokee County Board of Supervisors meeting, Lloyd Mattoon, representing “The People of Southwest Cherokee County Iowa”, conveyed concerns that the voices of small acreage owners will not be heard. Mattoon read the following prepared statement:...

The Friends of the Cherokee Public Library is an auxiliary group who has provided invaluable support and encouragement for that institution. Established in 1983, the Friends have consistently provided aid for many of the library's programs and needs. Each year the Friends have several coordinated fundraising events designed to raise funds for the library's use, whether it be for programming, materials, or equipment...

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a non-profit organization to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. AWS serves over 173,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections comprised of regional chapters. ...

Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) plans a CO2 pipeline through Iowa to North Dakota where the liquified CO2 will be injected and stored underground. A series of affected landowner fast-track “informational” meetings conducted by SCS and an Iowa Utilities Board rep are under way, including one in Cherokee last Wednesday evening...

At Monday’s Cherokee School Board meeting, a pre-cooked 3-2 vote killed a motion to remove coaches’ contracts from the consent agenda and bring them into the open for further public discussion. The result of Board member Brian Freed’s motion that was seconded by Patty Brown, was a quick 3-2 no vote, with members Jodi Thomas, Angie Anderson, and Laura Jones nixing Freed’s proposal without hesitation...

A year ago I took several quick trips down Memory Lane via this column. It seemed to help pass the time during a frustrating Covid 19 pandemic, of which we are still suffering through. And because folks seemed to enjoy those trips to the past, I decided to resurrect the column idea and share some additional memories...

Congratulations to Laiken Johnson for being selected as the September Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month! Laiken is the son of Bobby and Jenna Johnson of Cherokee. He stays busy in 4H showing cattle and is also active in baseball, cross country, and basketball. ...

October Rotary Student of the Month is Madison Stief!  Madi is the daughter of Marlin and Amy Stief and was nominated for this recognition by staff members.  Madi participates in FFA, group and individual speech, Spanish club, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society.  A quote from one of Madi's teachers, "Madi Stief is a responsible and reliable student.  She puts 100% effort into all that she does.  She is very involved in FFA, Speech, and 4-H.  She serves on various leadership boards and represents herself and others well.  She truly will be an excellent community leader when she finishes high school and college."  Congratulations to Madi! . ...