Stories from Monday, September 24, 2018

Crest levels were expected at 27’9” later Friday, September 21. Confidence in this is rather low, unfortunately. This is the same level we saw in 2013, which is the record high. 
Cherokee Emergency Management is going to see water come up gradually throughout the day, at a pretty good rate. ...

Clean water is a must in today’s world. We, in this country are fortunate of having water flowing from the tap. However, a common complaint of city water is the taste and smell of the municipal water along with contaminants. Adding chlorine and other chemicals to remove the bad ones treats these contaminants...

The friends of the Lily of the Valley one room school house, located on Highway 3 bypass on AEA grounds, thank the many individuals and business of Cherokee for their generous contributions during the 2017 fundraiser. These monies made possible some much-needed renovations toward the preservation of this historic building. It has been vinyl-sided, since they were unable to salvage the original wood siding, and it also has 2 new front doors...

The Cherokee County Board if Supervisors last week approved the canvass of election results from the September 11, 2018 Cherokee Community School and Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School Special Election as presented and therefore declare the respective public measures to be adopted:...

Jim Goslar, age 54, of Des Moines, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home in Des Moines.  Memorial Services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.  Interment will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Attendees are then invited to a reception following. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Hamilton Funeral Home...

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Lou Ades, longtime Cherokee resident, announces her passing on July 13, 2018, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As per her wishes, Iowa Cremation was entrusted with her cremation. Her family invites family and friends to a celebration of Linda's life on September 30, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 at Spring Lake Yacht Club, Cherokee, IA.  A family service will be held at a later date.  Interment at Cass Center Cemetery, Webster City, IA.

Linda will be lovingly remembered by her children Laurie (Bill) Bark, Brad Ades, David (Michael Eye) Ades, and John (Pam) Ades; her grandchildren Gabe (Jenni) Bark, Travis (Sara) Bark, Molly (Pat Dickes) Ades, Nick Praster and Ben Praster; her great-grandchildren Tyler, Finley, Abby, Keigan, Wyatt and Quincy.  She is also survived by Carl and Wilma Ades, Art and Carol Ades, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Her husband, Richard, preceded her in death, as well as her parents and siblings.

Linda was born Linda Lou Keigan on June 21, 1933 to Benjamin and Ina Keigan, the fifth of five children, in Webster City, IA.  She graduated from Litchfield High School, Litchfield, MN at the age of 16.  She then attended Minnesota Bible College where she was a member of a vocal trio that traveled the Midwest.   In 1951, she married the love of her life, Richard Ades.  Through 53 years of marriage, Linda and Dick raised their children and loved life. ...

Marcus, Iowa – Duane E. Means, 61, of Marcus, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus. ...

Nicole Birch and Bryan Brell are proud to announce the birth of their son Jaxon William Brell. Jaxon was born at Cherokee Regional Medical Center on September 18 at 11:07AM. He weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces and was 20 inches in length. He is welcome home by a brother, Joshten Brell and two sisters Serenity Birch and Ella Birch...

The Hanover Historical Society is hosting a German feast on Saturday, September 29, at the Aurelia Community Center, 235 Main Street, Aurelia, at 6:00 p.m.  Tickets for this fundraising event are $20; reservations should be made in advance by calling 712-434-5888.  ...

After many months of waiting, wondering, and watching, our patience ran thin as we tried in vain to learn information regarding a possible tenant for the former Cherokee Tyson Foods Plant. As we regularly bugged new CAEDC Director Bill Anderson and former interim Director John Comstock for any news on the matter, all they would say is “We have interest in the plant. We’ll keep you posted.”...

Coronation was held Friday, September 21 crowning Josie Hodgdon as Queen and Thad Booth as King. Congratulations!