Stories from Wednesday, March 28, 2018

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced that he will be making stops in Cherokee and Buena Vista Counties on March 29 and 30. On Thursday, Naig will participate in an agriculture roundtable at the Cherokee Area Economic Development Office, tour Foundation Analytical Laboratory in Cherokee and tour Little Sioux Corn Processors in Marcus...

QUIMBY - Got a pest problem? Triple C Pest Control owned by Chris Hansen and VP Beth Hansen of Quimby offers a wide variety of pest control.The locally own business is located in Quimby and is looking to expand. One of his large duties include fogging for mosquitoes, flies…summer bugs. Presently he provides his service for 26 communities starting the beginning of May. He also sprays for dairy and cattle farms for flies during the summer...

Alta-Aurelia families are invited to participate in Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach’s “Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14.” The six session program is free for all parents and youth ages 10 to 14. Childcare for younger siblings and an evening meal at each session are also provided at no cost...

March 27 - Ron Berg of Cherokee March 28 - Margaret Carlson of Cherokee

A ribbon cutting was held March 23 for Nichols Smokin' BBQ located on 415 W. Main St., Cherokee. Owner Victor Nichols and staff were joined by members of the community to offer their best wishes for the new downtown business's success. Nichols Smokin’ BBQ features am enticing menu of BBQ meats from ribs to brisket. Photo by Mari Bauer...

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors at last week’s meeting approved FY 2018-19 wage hikes fort several County employees, including an across-the-board increase of 2.25% for most. The Board approved a 1.71% wage increase for County Engineer Brandon Billings that establishes an $89,000 annual salary per his employment contract...