Stories from Friday, April 19, 2019

The Cherokee School Board approved several employee contracts as recommended by Superintendent Kim Lingenfelter at the April 15 Board meeting. Those contracts approved include Becca Steckelberg as WHS Ag Instructor and FFA Advisor; Bandon Slaughter as WHS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach; Matt Mongan as WHS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach; Heath Hagberg as WHS Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach; Kris Alesch as WHS Varsity Football Assistant Coach; Tyus Adkins as WHS Freshman Football Coach, and as CMS Boys Basketball Coach; and Rebecca Hopkins as CMS Hawkeyes Sponsor.. ...

olte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. has released an audit report on the Cherokee Community School District. The District's revenues totaled $13,369,990 for the year ended June 30, 2018, a 0.61 % increase from the prior year. Revenues included property tax of $3,663,910, income surtax of $252,658, statewide sales, services and...

There is a positive movement in Cherokee County to bring more awareness to Suicide Prevention, with special focus on our youth. This weekend, information flyers will be distributed via grocery bags at both Cherokee Hy-Vee and Fareway grocery stores. The flyers are dubbed, “Talk Saves Lives,” and are full of information and help lines for those who may have thoughts of suicide, a growing problem nationwide for junior high and high school students...

On Friday, April 12th the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Main Street Bakery & Cafe at 231 West Main, Cherokee. Owner Lisa Funk did the honors.

Mesa Patterson is exited to show her grandma, Ann Lundell, some of the artwork at the Cherokee Community School’s Art Show held at the Little Sioux Event Center here Tuesday. A large variety of student art pieces in all grades were displayed for all to enjoy...

Marcus, Iowa - Barbara A. Prescott, 65, of Marcus, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Mercy One in Sioux City, Iowa following a short illness. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Marcus with Rev. ...

Christopher and Jessica Elliot, Omaha, are proud to announce the birth of their son Ethan Christopher on April 8, 2019. Ethan was born at 9:35 AM, weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big sister Emma. Grandparents are Steve and Lois Elliott, Cherokee, and Dave and Ruth Hoogland, Sandborn...

Katelyn and Westin Barnes, Peterson, are proud to announce the birth of their son Lyle Robert Barnes. Lyle was born at Cherokee Regional Medical Center on April 11, 2019 at 6:15 PM. He weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and 19.5 inches in length. He is welcomed home by brother, Martin and sister, Elsie...

Samantha Eberly and Dustin Courtright, Cherokee, are proud to announce the birth of their son Remington Eugene Courtright. Remington was born at Cherokee Regional Medical Center on April 11, 2019 at 3:29 AM. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length...

Brent and Kelli Kai, Cedar Falls, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Romy August Kai. She was born on April 12, 2019 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo. She weighed 8 lbs. 8oz. and measured 20 1/2 inches long. Romy was welcomed home by her big sister, Kolby...

Rotary Student of the Month for April 2019 is Isabel Gebers!  Isabel was nominated for this recognition by staff members.  Isabel participates in concert band, jazz band, marching band, group speech, individual speech, National Honor Society, Braves Achievement Club, tennis, and is a member of the Tomahawk Court.  A quote from one of Isabel's teachers, "Isabel is an all around great student who excels in everything and is committed to becoming the best at her future endeavors.  Isabel deserves recognition for her work with both school and church."  Congratulations to Isabel!. ...

At a news conference Thursday morning ahead of his release of special counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report, Attorney General William Barr defended President Donald Trump's actions with regard to possible collusion and obstruction of justice as well as his own decision to speak about the report before releasing it...

The GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Club has awarded Carly Drenth of Alta, Iowa, a $1,000 E. Lucille Miller Music Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Carly was sponsored by the local GFWC/Iowa Aurelia Women’s Club. She will be attending the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls. ...

HINTON - Cherokee charted two first place relay finishes, two runner-up relay efforts, and two individual runner-up placings while ending up fourth in the five-team Hinton Relays here Tuesday. “It was a tough start to the week for our girls with back-to-back meets Monday and Tuesday, but Coach Matt Hoskinson and myself are very happy with how our girls have kept a positive attitude throughout the season so far,” said Travis Schipper, Cherokee head girls’ track coach...

Cherokee’s golf Braves, playing their first home meet here in over two years, finish third in a triangular meet here Tuesday behind Spencer and Esterhville-Lincoln Central. Ezra Myer of Spencer was medalist with a 37, while teammate Jaguar Halverson stroked a 39 for runner-up honors...