Stories from Monday, August 17, 2020

The costs, complexity and extent of the project possibly coloring it as low priority is not the case regarding the Cherokee Wilson School building and the ongoing renovation of the historic structure into an downtown multiple apartment dwelling. The Cherokee City Council previouysly approved an agreement for private development with Wilson School Apartments, LLC and developer Shawn Foutch of JMAE, LLC of Johnston, Iowa. ...

Next week, the Grand Meadow Heritage Center is proud to announce a drive in movie event. If you like adventures, then this is the film for you. They will play the film Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. The carpool event will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Meadows Heritage Center. The event is hosted by Spreading Elm Farms, Dustin Vallejo, and the Grand Meadows Heritage Center...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who changes her hair color more than her mind, continued to decline to require a mask mandate in the state and in Iowa schools, while saying she believes Iowans are practicing personal responsibility. Cherokee Schools Superintendent Kim Lingenfelter is using the Gov’s stand on masks as guidance to avoid making masks required fare for students and staff, despite acknowledging their effectiveness in slowing the spread of the coronavirus...

Ronald James “Jim” Becker, 79, of Naples, FL, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Formerly from Chicago, IL, he had been a Naples resident for the last 22 years. He was born July 12, 1941 in Aurelia, IA, the son of Ronald and Lois Becker. Mr. Becker is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bette; his beloved children, Alex (Melissa) Becker of Minneapolis, MN and Beth (D.J.) McCullough of St. ...