Stories from Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Jesse and Danielle Van Houten of Cushing are happy to announce the recent birth of their baby girl, Willa Judith Van Houten, who joins her two brothers, Collin and Nolan Van Houten, in the family. Grandparents are David Van Houten of Washta and Susie Douglas of Oto...

The Cherokee School District has been preparing for years to go to a one-to-one teaching method, with all students using laptops, but many of the high school teachers are resistant to the plan, according to Cherokee School District IT director Walter Schwarz...

Dawn Mentzer, CEO of the the Rolling Hills Community Services Region, addressed the members of the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors and County Auditor Kris Glienke, on Feb. 3, regarding progress in the organization that provides mental health and disability services in Cherokee, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Ida and Sac Counties...

I am so pleased to have this opportunity to let you know what is going on in the Children's Library. We invite you to a Valentine's make and take craft event on February 12th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The art materials will be provided and children are welcome to make one or more for friends and family. We will have a variety of card-making supplies from which to choose. This should be a fun family-time evening...