Stories from Friday, February 28, 2020

Funeral services for Lois R. Smith, 89, of Aurelia, will be Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia with Pastor Kim Dewey and Pastor Henrietta Klarenbeek officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. ...

As demolition work has begun on Cherokee’s old post office building on North 2nd Street, several misconceptions exist about the 96-year old government edifice that also simultaneously served as the Federal Selective Service Office (in basement), a fall-out shelter, and a tornado shelter...

Cherokee Washington High School was chosen as the All-State Critic's Choice this year for the Large Group Speech Category, Television Newscasting, at the recent All-State Speech contest.The cast chosen for this honor was “Mom News.” This is the highest honor students can achieve in the world of high school Speech, to be chosen and honored to carry the All-State Banner for their Category for one calendar year at their school. ...

  Funeral services for Lois R. Smith, 89, of Aurelia, will be Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia with Pastor Kim Dewey and Pastor Henrietta Klarenbeek officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. ...

Allison Gregg of Cherokee has received the WITCC TRIO-Student Support Services Achiever of the Month Award for March. This award recognizes Western Iowa Tech TRIO students for demonstrating qualities of leadership and citizenship while  achieving collegiate academic success. ...

There was fun and games to be had on February 24, 2020. Sponsored by the Cherokee Public Library, many people gathered for a fun night of bingo shenanigans at the Cherokee Community Center. The hosts of the event were Zach Freking Smith and Dave Ellis...

The Cherokee School District lost another valued employee when long-time Transportation Director Mike Wiederholt announced his retirement effective at the end of the current school year. In a heart-felt report at the February School Board meeting, Wiederholt spoke of his 28 years of service, including the last 18 at the CSD and the many duties he carried out under three Cherokee Superintendents. ...

Nine Cherokee basketball players were recognized by league coaches and earned All-Lakes Conference honors announced this week. Cherokee basketball teams placed three players on coveted first teams, two on second team and four on the honorable mention list. Two of Cherokee’s three first team picks were unanimous selections...

LEMARS - After a near even first half, West Sioux drained five three pointers in the third period and cruised to a 83-66 Class 2A district final win here Tuesday. The accurate sharp shooting from the arc gave West Sioux enough cushion, 56-49, going into the final quarter where the fifth ranked Falcons nailed their free throws to secure the win. The Falcons, 21-2, will play in a substate final against South Central Calhoun at a site to be determined on Saturday...

Morrgan Beatrice Elizabeth Reusch was born to Kelly Reusch and Tricia (Joy) Alexander on July 17, 1997, in Cherokee, Iowa. She passed away February 24, 2020, in Turin, Iowa.   As a child, Morrgan always had a contagious smile, she brightened any room. ...