Stories from Monday, October 7, 2019

For the past 4 years Alanna Fuller has enjoyed overseeing the Cherokee Community School District’s Special Olympic program. She is proud of the kids that participate in the many activities the program has to offer. They offer bowling, 3 on 3 basketball, basketball skills, cheerleading and track and field. They have also done tennis in the past when there is an interest...

Courtney Aden, daughter of Scot and Lori Aden. Courtney is involved in Band, jazz band, student council, large group and individual speech, JETS, theater, quiz bowl, tennis and she is president of National Honor Society. Courtney is escorted by… James Creel, son of Jack and Angie Creel. James is involved in band, choir, speech, quiz bowl, jets, National Honor Society, theater, tennis...

Kathryn  L.  Ludvigson
Kathryn  L.  Ludvigson, 77, of Paullina, Iowa, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2019 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9th, at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. ...

Avery Jack Bradley Mikenna Hoffman and TJ (Thomas) Bradley, Galva are the proud parents of a baby girl Avery Jack Bradley. Avery was born a Cherokee Regional Medical Center on September 29, 2019 at 12:24 AM. Grandparents are Barbara Lange and Duane Lange, Washta, Aleisha Bradley, Holstein, Jason Bradley, Holstein, IA...

Cherokee Ridge Runners will hold their annual fall rendezvous on October 11, 12 and 13. They welcome all re-enactors from 1740-1880’s time periods. The public is welcome from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to shoot an Inline Muzzle loader at high noon on Saturday the 12th. There is a $10 shooting fee for multiple shots at target...

There will be one, possibly two open positions on the Cherokee Public Library Board of Trustees effective December 1st, 2019. Interested individuals may leave their name at City Hall. This is a mayor appointed non-paying position with a 6 year term. Meetings are normally held the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30am. Board members must live within Cherokee city limits. Questions may be directed to Zach at the library...

In homecoming activities last week the Powder Puff football game is always a popular event. Here Cherokee McKenna Mongan unleashes a pass for the freshman as teammate Taylor Christensen calls for the pass downfield. Photo By Denny Holton