Stories from Monday, October 16, 2017

I wonder what Harry would say about this foolish kneeling of overpaid, pampered pro athletes during the playing of our National Anthem? I'm talking about our very own Harry McManus. His portrait adorns our Freedom Rock at the Cherokee County Courthouse, and we certainly could not print what Harry would say...

Halloween plans typically include frightful activities, and paying attention to a few safety tips can make the difference between having a frightfully-fun experience versus a frightfully-tragic one. Parents, make sure costumes purchased are labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant, choose materials that will not easily ignite, and keep fire safety in mind when decorating your home, both inside and out...

SIOUX CITY – Blood donors who give their blood and time to LifeServe Blood Center are saving local lives! LifeServe Blood Center is a community blood bank established to serve local hospital patient needs. We will never host a blood drive in a city if their local or county hospital doesn’t benefit from those donations...

At last week’s City Council meeting, a Public Hearing was held on a Resolution to Purchase Real Estate for the Fountain House Trail Expansion Project, consisting of 55 acres of land to be purchased from Ton and Phyllis Jenness. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has extended an offer to purchase the Jenness property subject to approval of the City. ...

An owner of a “dangerous” building that could collapse at 123 E. Main St. in Cherokee’s downtown, Tammy Pointon, joined last week’s City Council meeting by telephone and was asked by City Administrator Sam Kooiker if she had any comments on the City's pending action regarding this dangerous building situation. Pointon explained that she and her husband do not have the funds to make repairs to the building and her husband cannot work on it due to a broken back...

Kris Glienke, Cherokee County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, has announced that absentee ballots for the November 7, 2017, City Election will be available to be voted in the Cherokee County Auditor’s Office beginning today. Absentee ballots may be cast in the Cherokee County Auditor’s Office at 520 W Main St., Cherokee, IA, during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through November 6th...

The Cherokee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is excited to partner with Collective Goods to present a pop-up shopping event in the CRMC 1st Floor Conference Room on Thursday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is open to the public and helps to support the CRMC Auxiliary...

Farm Bureau Financial Services and the Cherokee Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class are Partners in Excellence. Recently, Audrey Pitts, Kelly Wiese, and Nicky Sleezer visited the classroom and delivered some fun fall treats as well as played a few games of phone number bingo with the happy students. Photo contributed...

The Cherokee Trails Committee hosted three fun events in recent months. On July 19th, the Trails Committee hosted the 4th annual 5K Glow Run. This was a fun way to start off the Cherokee County Fair. There were over 135 runners with each receiving a t-shirt and glow jewelry to light up the night. The race started at the Fairgrounds , went through Westcott Park and around Spring Lake Park using the trail system .  A thank you to Hy-Vee and Fareway for donating  water and fruit for this event...

LAURENS - The Alta-Aurelia volleyball team beat Newell-Fonda, 2-0, SE Valley 2-0, and South Central Calhoun, 2-1, to capture the Twin Lakes Conference Tournament championship here Thursday. Alta-Aurelia coach Jeannie Henningsen said, "What a fun night of volleyball. ...