Stories from Friday, August 30, 2019

Matt Dengler’s interest in model railroading really began as a child.  He grew up in Rock Rapids, Iowa, and had a huge interest in local history and the railroads that ran through that area. “By the time I was born, the railroads had all pulled out leaving behind intriguing shadows and an air of nostalgia that piqued my curiosity’” he explained...

When Iowa Senator Charles Grassley paid a timely visit to an August 27 Town Hall public forum in the Spencer City Hall, that’s what really helped texplain a potentially dire situation. When I asked the Senator the initial question of the hour-long public forum, his answer was serious, informed and something you would expect to come out of a person with his own close personal ties to Iowa farmland...

The 4th Annual Cherokee Trail Run (10K, 5K) will be held Saturday, September 7th. The race starts at 9:00am at the South Entrance of Martin’s Access and includes a 10k, a 5k and a kid’s run. Runners/walkers can register online at www.cherokeetrailrun.com or in-person on the day of the race between 8:00am and 8:45am...

Gary C. Beermann, 84, of Marcus, IA, went to be with his Savior on August 24, 2019. The Funeral Service and luncheon for Gary will be held on Saturday, September 7th, at 11:00 at Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus.  A Celebration of Life and luncheon will be held the following day, Sunday, September 8th, at noon at the West Union, Iowa, Fairgrounds.  A time for sharing memories will be provided in both services. ...

The letters to the editor appearing in the CT regarding the ongoing turmoil in the Cherokee School District are representative of a number of District employees and residents questioning the District’s leadership and certain administrators. Beyond those letters that we do not solicit, is a frequent occurrence of District employees and residents phoning or entering our offices asking what can be be done to resolve “that mess out there?”...

IDA GROVE - Alta-Aurelia’s young Warriors lost three close sets 25-21, 25-22 and 25-22 in a season opening volleyball loss to OABCIG’s Falcons here Tuesday. “We played really hard for the first night out and did some nice things,” said AA head coach Jeannie Henningsen. “We were fundamentally solid for most of the night and just needed a few breaks to go our way to finish each set. We need to tighten up some areas and keep improving on the little things,” added Henningsen...