Stories from Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Cherokee County was hit hard by a flash flood that developed from heavy rains on Sunday and early Monday morning. There was so much flooding that on Monday a no travel advisory was issued in Cherokee County due to several bridges which were reported as damaged and county roads that were partially or completely under water...

Jason and Tonya Dempster of Paullina announce the birth of their baby boy on May 20, 2013. Jasper Allen Dempster was born at 1:21 p.m. He weighed 8 lb. 3 oz., measured 19 inches long, and was welcomed home by his three big brothers - Ryan, Xavier and Skyler Dempster...

Kevin and Jennifer Marshall of Alta are happy to announce the birth of their baby boy, who was born on May 20, 2013. Gavyn Robert Marshall was born at 12:45 p.m., weighed 7 lb. 12 oz. and measured 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by his brothers Dylan, Brayden and Jaedyn, and his sister Bryleigh. Grandparents are Richard and Diane Ockerman of Cherokee and Richard and Nancy Marshall of Alta, and Marlys Marshall of Alta is Gavyn's Great-Grandmother...

Kristina Stief is happy to announce the birth of her baby girl, born at 6:26 a.m. on May 23, 2013. Renesmee Ann Stief weighed 7 lb. 10 oz. and measured 19 inches long, and she has a big brother, Clayton Jansen, and a big sister, Ariel Simpson. Grandparents are Wendell and Jackie Stief of Storm Lake...

It's hard to believe, but it's rodeo time again in Cherokee, with the three 7:30 p.m. rodeo performances on tap for Thursday Friday, and Saturday. Saturday is chock full of rodeo goodies, like the big Rodeo Parade at 4 p.m. and the sublime Western BBQ at the Cherokee Depot from 11 a.m. until whenever...

David Lee "Monk" Cline, 65, of Cherokee passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at his residence. Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...

Forrest W. Vicstrum, 94, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, with Pastor Jeff Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery, in rural Cherokee. ...

Jay Dee Carney grew up in Spencer, where he participated in wrestling for the Spencer Tigers, and these days Carney still gets to use some of his wrestling moves, along with some boxing, kick boxing and jujitsu skills he has. Carney, now 27 years old, moved to Cherokee five years ago. ...

Cherokee County roadways have experienced flooding recently due to heavy rain in recent days. Flooding has been occurring within the City of Cherokee as well. Many roads have been damaged due to flooding and some roads remain closed due to flood damage or current flooding. Those roads are listed below:...

The City of Cherokee is asking all residents impacted by the flood event to register the damages at City Hall by calling 225-5749. Please do so regardless of whether you are able to complete the clean up yourself. If temporary housing is needed, please contact Emergency Management Services 225-6721 or the Communications Center 225-6728...