Stories from Thursday, December 5, 2013

ALTA - The Alta-Aurelia boys exhibited a tough defense in posting a 41-36 non-conference game here against Ridge View Monday night. Alta-Aurelia had 21 steals in the game, using a high- pressure 1-3-1 trap defense in the first half and a solid man-to-man pressure defense in the second half...

CORRECTIONVILLE - The River Valley girls dropped a 49-21 Western Valley Conference basketball decision to Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove here on Monday night. No additional information was made available.

Third-rated Manson - NW Webster doubled up on the Cherokee girls 22-11 in the second quarter to bust open a tight contest and romp to a 74-44 victory. Cherokee led 16-13 after the first quarter, but the Cougars went on that 22-11 run to take a 35-27 halftime lead, and then outscored the WHS gals 39-17 in the second half scoring often and easy with their speedy transition game...

The visiting Manson - NW Webster boys outscored Cherokee's Braves 17-7 in the fateful third quarter on the way to a hard-fought 52-39 basketball victory in Cherokee Monday night. Cherokee managed just 13-46 field goals for a chilly 28 percent, including 4-13 three-balls. The Braves netted 9-14 free throws...

The holiday season is a time for celebration and for getting together with family and friends. But, as we feast, give gifts, decorate, and travel, we also consume lots of resources and generate lots of waste. We should all think about conserving such resources all we can...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. I'm sure your calendars are filling up fast with all the holiday events. I'd like to share the programs our library will be having during the month of December. I know that during the holidays many people have company. Guests are welcome to come with you to any of the programs during December. Children age three and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult...

Chuck Wulfsen of Central Bank was declared this year's Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Scrooge. Five Chamber members were nominated as Scrooge contenders, but the public had the final say as to which of these community members would have the honor of being Grand Marshal during the Lighted Christmas Parade...

The Cherokee Community Theater Jr. is proud to present their production of the classic play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, who adapted the play from her best selling novel "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Opening night for the CCT Jr. is Friday at 7 p.m. at the Cherokee Community Theater. There will also be shows on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Community Center. Cost of admission will be $5 for adults and $1 for children...

Do you have questions about how the Affordable Care Act affects you and your family? Then you don't want to miss this opportunity to hear from professionals about the implications it could have on you. A workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at noon at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Cherokee...

Community Services Director Lisa Langlitz met with the County Board of Supervisors at their weekly meeting Tuesday morning to report on the 28E agreement for the proposed four county (Cherokee, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury) region for Mental Health services...

This Friday's Cherokee Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Careage Hills, 725 N. 2nd Street, starting at 9:30 a.m.