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Jeff and Lisa Naslund of Galva couldn’t help but notice the difference in their son, Dillion, after the Iowa National Guard Sergeant returned home from his second combat infantry tour in Afghanistan in 2011. The reliable, happy-go-lucky youth from rural Galva had turned into a quiet, brooding man who drank too much and sometimes missed work at his construction job...

It was a special day at Washington High School here Monday. It was a day to celebrate and honor our veterans. A day to show respect and give thanks to those in our military who fought and died to afford us our freedoms we too often take for granted...

For four years it sat a lonely structure on the city’s south side. Not anymore. The former Cherokee Tyson Foods Plant here is quickly coming alive with activity thanks to its new resident and Plant owner, Iowa Food Group (IFG). Despite bitter cold temperatures, on Monday, officials of Cherokee’s newest business welcomed over 90 area residents and veterans to the plant for an opportunity to honor our veterans and witness a flag raising above the main offices. ...

It’s been said, “you can get too much of a good thing.” Perhaps that’s true with too much chocolate, too many cookies, or too many cocktails. But one thing our youth can never get too much of is an association with our local FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)...

Dean Mummert, long time resident of Cherokee is just one of our diminishing veterans of World War II. At the age of 94 he recalls his time in the service.In December 1943, Dean went to Des Moines to enlist in the army as a paratrooper in the 17th airborne. ...

Dog Beds Donated to Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue Cherokee— October 1, 2018 — For eight months, the Cherokee quilt batts have been saving their tiny fabric and batting scraps and filling old pillow cases. To date they have filled 63 pillow cases.They aren’t the most gorgeous things on the planet, but they serve their purpose well. They have been used to make dog beds for Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue in Sioux City, Iowa...

A large US flag flew over an open house at Iowa Food Group here Monday for flag raising ceremonies. Cherokee’s newest company greeted some 60 residents who braved the cold to help IFG officials raise the flag and unveil their new sign and logo. On hand to participate were IFG officials, and area military and citizen dignitaries, including the local VFW Color Guard...

Cherokee veterans, from left, Joe Draper, Mark Patterson and Bob Wittrock salute the flag during Monday’s Veteran’s Day Celebration at Washington High School.

Central Bank and Insurance is proud to pledge $50,000 to Cherokee Baseball’s Kenny Bern Field Project in Cherokee, pending approval of the $225,000 renovation project by the Cherokee Community Schools Board. The Kenny Bern Field Project’s goal is to bring a championship baseball facility to the community while also honoring the lifelong enthusiasm and support of “Coach” Kenny Bern, who has steadfastly supported Cherokee student-athletes for over 80 years...

Major Andrew Lingenfelter, the son of Cherokee residents Burt and Kim Lingenfelter was recently promoted from Captain to Major by the United States Air Force in ceremonies held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Major Andrew J. Lingenfelter, was joined by a large family contingent to celebrate the significant military promotion in ceremonies held Oct. 5. Lingenfelter’s mother, Kim, is the Superintendent of Cherokee Schools...