Stories from Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Our Adult Summer Reading Program is still going strong! Tonight, we have Don and Diane Kramer giving a presentation called “Our Neighbors, the Amish”. Have you ever been interested in Amish culture? Ever wondered what the Ordnung is? What is Rumspringa? Why do they wear such plain clothes? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Sanford Museum from 6-8 PM tonight! There will also be Amish treats for you to eat during the intermission provided by the Friends of the Library!...

As the flood waters of the Little Sioux River recede and the dedicated, skilled City workers assess and again make and proceed with plans to remedy the damage, we must all join in shouting out a thunderous THANK YOU! The past too many years the Little Sioux, like an unannounced visit from a prying, unkempt relative, barges in on us when we least expect it, overstays its welcome, erodes infrastructure, causes spousal discord, and leaves a mess behind for someone else to clean up...

Several years ago on a family vacation with our then 5-year-old son to the Badlands and Teddy Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, we found ourselves relaxing in a motel pool in Medora, N.D. near the Montana border. The three of us were playing catch in the pool with a couple Nerf balls that got real heavy when dipped in the water and real light with the water squeezed out. That was much of the fun as the catcher never really knew if the fast-approaching ball was heavy or light, wet or dry...

Justin and Tanya Mallison of Cherokee are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on July 11, 2018. Kylee Ann Mallison was born at 2:32 p.m., weighed 7 lb. 9 oz., and measured 20 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big sisters, McKayla and McKenna. Grandparents are Melissa Mallison, Mike Mallison, and Todd and Terri Webb, all of Cherokee...

The Alta-Aurelia School Board honored retirees, disposed of equipment, approved resolutions, and offered contracts in its monthly meeting on Monday July 9th. The board adopted a new "wellness policy," which will implement goals in the areas of nutrition education, physical activity and other wellness promotion. ...

DES MOINES – The Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission has received a $7,742 Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the State Historical Society of Iowa. The Cherokee grant is one of more than 200 statewide projects that received more than $2 million in highly competitive grants announced last week by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs...

Starting Monday July 2nd for the City of Cherokee ONLY, the Rock Island, Parkview, and Doherty additions, and West of Highway 59, will have recycle collection day on Mondays and trash collection day on Thursdays. There will be no changes in service for residences East of Highway 59. T...

Support Siouxland Soldiers invites all veterans and military families to attend a FREE support event at the Aurelia Community Center, 236 Main St. in Aurelia, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday July 26, 2018. The event is a dinner, groceries and resource fair honoring all who served...

One-hundred years ago this month, Private Martin Treptow, a little known Cherokee barber, gave his life fighting for America in World War 1. While tragic, Treptow’s heroic death may have faded as years unfold, but his words and devotion to the cause live on in striking fashion. His “Soldier’s Pledge” scrawled on a note found on his body in the battle field starkly typified his and his fellow soldiers’ courage and incredible service, dedication and supreme sacrifice to his country...

Donna M. Dorr of Marcus, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.  Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus and burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus.  Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. ...

Team members of Foundation Analytical Laboratory posed for a photo Monday when it was announced the company will be expanding to a new 12,000 square foot facility in north Cherokee. Team members are, front row, left to right, John Mann, Sydney Woltman, Claire Tuttle, Olivia Shaw, Kristen Weiland, Stacy Knaack, Abbi Ogren and company founder, Diane Young. ...

Donald M. Wiese of rural Larrabee, Iowa, 94, passed away Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 20th, at 11 a.m. at the Cleghorn Presbyterian Church in Cleghorn, Iowa. Pastor Bob Blair will officiate. ...

FORT DODGE - The Alta -Aurelia girls started off the class 2A state softball tournament as a three seed, but they had the tough task of taking on last year's 2A champion, Iowa City Regina in the first round of the state tournament here on Monday. Although the Warriors led early , a big sixth inning busted open the game as Regina took down the Warriors, 7-2...

Nancy Ann Knapp of Cherokee, Iowa, 73, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 15, 2018 at Careage Hills. Memorial services are currently pending. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements, and online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...

Warriors post 3-2, 9 inning win over Unity Christian ALTA - The Alta-Aurelia boys won the Class 2A district baseball championship here Saturday, edging Unity Christian in a tough ball game, 3-2 in nine innings. TJ Walter drove in Kaleb Sleezer wth a sacrifice fly to score the winning run for the Warriors...

The annual Cherokee youth football camp at Washington High School will be held next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (July 23-25) from 4 - 6 p.m. The camp is free and will be ran by the Cherokee High School and Junior High Staffs with assistance from Cherokee high school players. ...

The 95th Cherokee County Fair kicks off officially on Thursday. When preparing for your “Passport to Adventure” keep in mind the daily activities. The Lew-E Comedy Circus and Birds of Prey will run from 10 AM – 8 PM. The 4-H Crafts building and commercial buildings will be open from 10 AM – 8 PM Thursday through Saturday and 11 AM- 3 PM on Sunday. ...

There are 15 candidates for the 2018 "Little Miss Cherokee County," to be name at the 2018 Cherokee County Fair. The candidates are as follows: Ellie Schultz from Cherokee, age 9, daughter of Donelle and Pete Pearson and James Schultz Madison Daum from Cherokee, age 9, daughter of Misty and Joe Daum...

Friday's Chamber Coffee at 9:30 a.m. will be hosted at the Cherokee Public Library.