Stories from Friday, July 19, 2019

The proposed new CYSBA ballfield north of the tennis courts to replace the one lost in the construction of the new elementary school addition to the Cherokee Middle School has been put on hold. This was determined at Monday night’s July School Board meeting when it was learned that the City had contacted the School District about partnering in a sports complex that would serve both entities...

The 96th Annual Cherokee County Fair officially kicked off on Wednesday. The day was filled with weigh ins and placement of livestock. Highlights that went on on Thursday were the crowning of the 2019 Little Miss Cherokee County Fair, Cherokee County Can Chase Barrel Racing and performances by 3 Ring Super Circus. Upcoming events for today are the 4-H exhibits and shows, and the Tractor Pull...

For the past 4 years, the Cherokee County Conservation Board and the Sanford Museum have been partnering to offer educational floats down our local waterways. Floats typically take a few hours and include stops on sandbars to look for artifacts. Previous floats have been from Redtail Ridge to Pearse Access, Martins Access to Barnes Access, and from 470th St to High Country Road on Mill Creek...

At Monday’s School Board meeting, the Board approved publication of a Resolution to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program and set Monday, August 19th @ 5:30 PM in the WHS Conference Room as the date and place of a public hearing...

Omaha, NE- Born in Hawarden, Iowa to LR and Lois (Younie) Carsten.  After graduating from Hawarden High School in 1952, Janet attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1956 with a degree in Home Economics.  She taught at Leeds High School in Sioux City, Iowa from 1956 to 1958 and married Dr. ...

John R. Todd, age 67, of Washta, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home of Washta. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Washta United Methodist Church of Washta with Pastor Barb Dinelli officiating.  A visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ...

As temperatures rise in the Midwest, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers to protect their employees from the dangers of working in hot weather.   OSHA’s message is simple: Water. Rest. Shade. Employers should encourage workers to drink water every 15 minutes, and take frequent rest breaks in shaded areas. Employers should:...

The 6th Annual Cherokee GLOW RUN 5K run & walk was Wednesday night and a record number (136 registered) of hardy souls showed up to create one glowing, memorable stroll through Cherokee and Spring Lake Park areas. The achievements and future of the Cherokee Trails group shines much brighter than those 136 glow orbs utilized on Wednesday’s run/walk extravaganza...

Tuesday was an adventure into the world of journalism. I was so tickled pink that got press credentials to attend the Joe Biden Rally in Sioux City. To me it was a big deal, to listen to the former Vice President and in my personal opinion (I am sure not to others, but it is mine and I am entitled) could very well be the next President of the United States...

On paper, Alta-Aurelia’s first round state tourney game Monday against Central Springs could be a doozy of a pitching battle. The game Monday is slated for a 5:30p.m. start at Rogers Complex in Fort Dodge. The Warriors will play the Central Springs Panthers on the Iowa Central CC Diamond...

Cory Ege announced on social media Friday morning that he is stepping down as head coach of the Cherokee Braves baseball program. Ege, has a long history with Cherokee baseball. He was a key all-state player on the Braves’ state championship team of 2007, and then in 2014 took over the head coaching position here leading the Braves to a Lakes Conference title in 2016 and back to back substate final games in 2016 and 2017...