Stories from Monday, February 18, 2019

Nancy and Mike Johnson have brought something new and exciting to Holstein —yoga! Tucked away in the back of the building that also houses their other business, Holstein Electric, LTD, is a room for those who are seeking peace, uplifting of the spirit and a life affirming experience. This room in the back houses Untie the Knot Yoga Studio. What was once a storage room is now a thriving business...

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce welcomed the the new owners of NAPA Motors to the Cherokee business scene. Last fall, NAPA Auto Parts in Cherokee was sold to Brad’s Tire Service, owned by Brad Riley. Dennis and Velma Lubeck decided to retire and Brad wanted to maintain the availability of local purchases of parts. ...

This talented group of Cherokee WHS band students performed at the Northern Festival of Bands honor band at UNI in Cedar Falls on February 9. They are left to right: Alisanne Struck, Rayann Patterson, Josh Lauck, Evan Appleby, Thad Booth, Courtney Aden, Sam Collins, Alexa Timmerman, London Rogge, and Rylie Bainbridge. They are under the direction of Joe Vannatta...

Roger  K.  Frisbie, 88, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.   Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. ...

Saturday, February 23, 2019, marks the date for the 14th Annual Cherokee Educational Foundation dinner. This event will be held at the Little Sioux Event Center, with the doors opening at 5:00 pm, and dinner beginning at 6:30. The CEF is proud to host this event, which provides our school system and students with some important perks for the classroom and opportunities for our students!...

As her neighbor and friend for more than 50 years, we, too felt the pain in the recent passing of beloved Cherokee “community nurse” Wilma Starkey at age 87. Through the years when summoned, Wilma would stop what she was doing and respond to apply her considerable nursing and medical skills to any and all in need, from a neighbor boy’s skinned knee, to changing a squeamish adult’s post-surgery bandages, to a concerned parent with a sick child...

Three Cherokee County wrestlers advanced to this week’s State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. One remains. Alta-Aurelia’s undefeated 285 pounder Nick Gaes (39-0) remained in the hunt for an elusive state championship going into Friday’s matches. This is Gaes third straight trip to the big show...