Stories from Friday, November 17, 2017

When it come to basketball, our proud Cherokee County town of Marcus had its own version of "Sister Act," and it was far better than the movie starring Whoopi. In the mid 70's through early 80's the Marcus teams starred Becky, Bobbi and Roxanne, three of the nicest gals you'll ever meet and the talented daughters of Ron and Darlene Schmillen. ...

We urge everyone involved to pump the brakes a bit as the Cherokee School Board, Superintendent Kim Lingenfelter, and newly-formed 19-member “Facilities Review Committee” forge ahead with plans to sell the Roosevelt Elementary School property to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center for $4 million “with contingencies.”...

Those who remain here to enjoy the comforts of home will have another opportunity to give substantial aid to the boys who have gone to the front to do the fighting for them. Cherokee County has been called upon to raise $6.500 as its portion of a fund for the support of the army Y.M.C.A., and workers are busily engaged now raising funds through the county. ...

AURELIA - The Alta and Aurelia boards of education met here Monday for the regular monthly joint meeting. It was mentioned that this is American Education Week (November 13 - 17), which is sponsored by the National Education Association. ...

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, it was learned that the demolition of the former condemned downtown structure at 123 E. Main is completed and discussions between the City and two abutting property owners are on-going regarding the necessary weather proofing of the two adjoining buildings...

There will be a Come and Go Public ”Meet and Greet” at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center on Tuesday November 21, 2017, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., to welcome General Surgeon Dr. John Armstrong to CRMC. The meeting will be held in the first floor Conference Room, and refreshments will be served...

Roger Dean Putzier, age 76, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Mercy Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Iowa. ...

Carol Jean Peterson of Cherokee, Iowa, 81, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, November 13, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 17th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. ...

The Sanford Museum hosts a “Songwriting Symposium” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with talented Cherokee native J. Jeffrey Messerole, an award-winning Amnerican songwriter. Messerole will share his history in music, his songwriting/guitar methods, and his inspiration in the industry. Messerole will also field questions about music and musicians, and will perform some of his notable works...

CCT, Jr, the youth theatre committee for the Cherokee Community Theatre, announces auditions for the upcoming play “The Hobbit” by Patricia Gray. Auditions will be Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cherokee Community Center both nights.  Production dates for the “The Hobbit” are February 2, 3, and 4, 2018.  Children ages 7 through seniors in high school may participate in any CCT, Jr. production...

Berniece C. Henke of rural Cherokee, age 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Careage Hills in Cherokee. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, with Father Dan Guenther officiating, and burial will be at Maryhill Visitation Cemetery in rural Cherokee. ...