Stories from Monday, October 12, 2020

Cherokee group seeks members

Mollie and Amy Loughlin have opened a new, seasonal business in the former location of Main Street Pharmacy in Cherokee. The Loughlins own and operate the Book Vine and Underground Clothing next door to the shop, as well as the two Airbnb units above the retail space. ...

Zina Soyan and Lee Lukas of Cherokee are both proud to announce the birth of their new daughter. Zephaniah Keira Lukas was born on October 5, 2020 at 4:46 a.m. She weighed 9 pounds, and was 20.5 inches in length. She has two brothers named Daniel Lukas and Jeremiah Lukas, along with a sister named Daniella Lukas...

The local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Sorority of Educators is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 scholarship to the following Iowa State graduate Madison Phillips. At Iowa State Madison majored in Elementary Education with endorsements in reading, Math, and Special Education. Her parents are Steve and Denise Phillips of Marcus. Madison had begun her teaching career in LeMars at Kluckholm Elementary where she is currently teaching K-5th Special Education...

October Rotary Student of the Month is Justine Spooner! Justine is the daughter of Gwen Spooner and Jason Spooner and was nominated for this recognition by staff members. Justine participates in volleyball, golf, group and individual speech, National Honor Society, and was a member of the 2020 Homecoming Court. A quote from one of Justine's teachers, "Justine is an excellent leader, very helpful. Justine always goes out of her way to help others." Congratulations to Justine!...

Cherokee football and volleyball fans are pleased to see the Washington High north drive and west parking lot resurfacing project finally completed. Or is it.? The WHS west gym lot contains the only handicap accessible parking on the spacious WHS campus, with three sets of cumbersome, multiple stairs - ADA non-compliant but grandfathered in - leading to the school’s main entrances on the south side, ruling out the possibility of installing handicap parking there...