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Watch what you say and do
(Editorial ~ 02/11/15)
The good news is that people no longer have to accept harassment in the workplace. The bad news is that workers, especially those in a supervisory position, have to be concerned that what they may regard as innocent humor or an attempt to kindle a workplace romance may be offensive...
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Library News
(Column ~ 02/11/15)
We used to have a set of books in the children's department of the Cherokee Public Library called "A Day in the Life of...." One of them was about a librarian and I always laughed when I read it as it was a day in the life of a librarian as the general public perceives it. Here's the real story...
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Ronald P. Conley (Obituary ~ 02/11/15)
Ronald P. Conley of Cherokee, 84, passed away Sunday morning, February 1, 2015 at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 12th, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee. Rev. Magrey deVega will officiate. ... -
Girls Regional Basketball Pairings
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/15)
The Iowa Girls Basketball Regional Tournament pairings have been released by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. All games are at 7 p.m. unless noted. Class 1A Region 2 has Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn meeting Storm Lake St. Mary's Feb. 12 in Marcus, and River Valley playing Ar We Va Feb. 12 in Correctionville. Those winners play each other Feb. 17 in Marcus...
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Bid date set on LEC work
(Local News ~ 02/11/15)
Bids will be opened at the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors meeting room on March 10 at 1 p.m. for a 3,088 sq. foot construction project consisting of a jail addition, communication center addition and garage at the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center...
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Cherokee Main Street Pharmacy remains open (Local News ~ 02/11/15)
Despite rumors to the contrary , Cherokee Main Street Pharmacy will continue to operate with no plans to close. Confusion was created by the closing of the Main Street Pharmacy in Holstein. The owner of that business, Mary Letsche, sent out letters to customers announcing the closing of the pharmacy in Holstein as of Feb. 27... -
Warriors top Newell-Fonda boys
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/15)
NEWELL - The Alta-Aurelia boys took a 55-49 win over Newell-Fonda in Twin Lakes Conference basketball action here on Friday. Warriors coach Chris Abaray said the game was " A really good win for us. We are finally starting to show signs of being back to full health. ...
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A-A finishes 2nd by a point at Sectionals, qualifies for Team Duals (High School Sports ~ 02/11/15)
OKOBOJI - The Alta-Aurelia wrestlers finished second at Saturday's Class 1A Sectional Wrestling Tournament here , being edged out of first place by Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire by a single point, 199-198. Both teams qualified for Tuesday's Regional Duals Tournament at Clarion-Goldfield. ... -
Ridge View sends 4 wrestlers on to Districts
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/15)
IDA GROVE - The Ridge View wrestlers traveled to Ida Grove to compete in the 1A Sectionals Saturday and placed 4th in the Team Standings, advancing four of their wrestlers to District Meet Saturday in Underwood. Advancing for the Raptors were: 113 lb. freshman Lance Else, 138 lb. junior Peyton Boyle,152 lb. senior Tristin Stibbins and 195 lb. junior Kyle Schiernbeck, each of whom placed 2nd in their respective weight class...
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Cherokee girls beat Emmetsburg
(High School Sports ~ 02/11/15)
EMMETSBURG - The Cherokee girls handed Emmetsburg a 64-45 loss in Lakes Conference basketball action here Friday. Cherokee coach Heath Hagberg commented, "This was a very good road win for us. Emmetsburg has been playing well and recently defeated rated Spirit Lake. ...
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Chamber Coffee (Local News ~ 02/11/15)
This Friday's Chamber Coffee, at 9:30 a.m., will be hosted by Trinity Lutheran Pre-School, located off of Highway 3 on the east hill.
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