Stories from Friday, July 27, 2018

David Stinson and Marina Jackson of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their baby daughter, who was born on July 18, 2018. Harley Kay Stinson was born at 3:36 p.m., and she weighed 6 lb. 11 oz. and measured 20 inches long. Harley was welcomed home by her big sister, Kati Belden. Grandpareants are Bruce and Pattie Jackson of Lawton, Christine Hanson of Cherokee, and Mark and Terry Stinson of Mount Vernon, Illinois...

The value and importance of the American Red Cross was on full display following last week’s horrific tornado that ravaged much of Marshalltown. We too often take the Red Cross for granted while not fully appreciating the yeoman work Red Cross Volunteers provide in the face of emergencies and tragedies...

SIOUX CITY – Every two seconds someone in the country needs blood to survive. You can make sure they get it by donating with LifeServe Blood Center! A whole blood donation only takes up to an hour and can save three lives in your community. Make that lifesaving gift at a local blood drive geared toward giving back to your hometown!...

MMCRU softball player Haley Schwarz displays the ball she hit for her first career grand slam home run this past season. A junior this fall for the Royals, Haley is the daughter of Bill and Kim Schwarz of Cleghorn.

ANKENY - The Iowa Summer Games Trapshooting finals were held on Saturday July 14th at the Ankeny Izaak Walton League, and several of the members of the Alta-Aurelia Trap team competed at the event. In regular 16 yard singles trap for the 5th grade and under, Alta-Aurelia’s Brayden Aberson finished in first place; for the 6th-8th grade boys, Zach Erpelding finished second; for 9th-12th grade boys, Noah Sundene finished third; Sarah Sundene won the 9th-12th girls; and in the adult men’s division, Coach Luke Erpelding placed 2nd.. ...

Twin Lakes Conference champion Alta-Aurelia placed two players on the All Conference baseball team released Tuesday - senior pitcher Alex Snyder and sophomore infielder Logan McCoy. Another Warrior soph, catcher Michael Ryherd, as well as senior outfielder Kaleb Sleezer and junior utility player Aric Stephan, were named to the Second Team, and senior TJ Walter received honorable mention...

Matt Mongan / Kent Lundquist v. Tyler Halverson/ Tanner Carlson Tyler Gerstandt / Jared Koch v. Tim Greenwood / Kent Wenck Paul Hyndman / Bill Spindler v. Kim Addudel / Kelly Perrin Jeff Brown / Scott Christensen v. Gene Streeter / Rick Westphal...

Paula Bainbridge was brought into the retail business through life experience. She grew up poor, so she got into fashion on a budget. Formerly called Kid 2 Kid, 207 N 2nd St, Cherokee, Paula decided it was time for a change of location and a change in inventory. She did this so everyone would know Raspberry Beret has something for everyone, not just kids...

Fundraising has begun for the Cherokee Trail Expansion Project. This project began with the purchase of 50 acres of land that represent the last real estate needed to further develop a connected trail system through the parks and City proper. The initial hurdle of acquiring the property from Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is to raise $250,000...

On a 4-1 vote, the Cherokee City Council Tuesday night approved a Resolution for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $150,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for the purchase of a new fire pumper truck. Council members Chad Brown, Will Miller, Wayne Pingel, and Emily Johnson voted for the measure, with Jim Agnitsch voting no...

According to City Hall, Cherokee residents have been calling about the water and sewer service line warranty program since letters were mailed out to Cherokee residents recently. City Administrator Sam Kooiker reports that this is a legitimate company that has been endorsed by the Iowa League of Cities for water and sewer line insurance...

The Cherokee School District will be using a combination of online and in person registration this year. It is hoped the online registration allows for a quicker process for families. Both parts are required for all students from preschool through 12th grade to complete your student’s registration...

Area boys and girls have until August 17 to register for Cherokee Flag Football, sponsored by Cherokee Recreation Department. The league is for grades 3-5, and games will be played on Saturdays from Sept. 8 to Oct. 13. The cost is $45 and includes an NFL team jersey, flag belt, and a USA Football membership...

Jackie Holmes and Nathan Wendt were married on May 12, 2018, at Holy Name Cathoic Church in Marcus. Father Bill McCarthy officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Jody Holmes of Marcus, and Jeff gave his daughter in marriage at the ceremony. The groom is the son of Bob and LaRae Wendt of Marcus. Both bride and groom are past graduates of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School...