Stories from Wednesday, November 11, 2020

With the new PK-4 Cherokee Elementary School (CES) construction project two months behind its targeted completion date, according to Cherokee Superintendent Kim Lingenfelter, a special “construction meeting” was scheduled this week between the District and General Contractor Haselhoff Construction of Cherokee...

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce reminds area shoppers that the Cherokee Holiday Open House is Thursday through Sunday Nov. 19-22. Local businesses participating in the popular event’s Mystery Discount include Blooming House, Book Vine, Cherokee General Store, Details Custom Print & Gift, Family Table, Gasthaus Bar & Grill, Grin and Wear It, Hy-Vee Gifts & Floral, Keva Boutique, The Mother Hen, Quilt ’n Kaboodle, and Undergound Clothing...

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department received 10 kits from the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation to help with policing efforts. Henry’s Heroes Law Enforcement Comfort Kits allow law enforcement officers to provide comforting items to children in distress. Compact in design, the kits are designed to be portable and easily tossed into an officer’s cruiser as part of their standard equipment...

David Keith Bofenkamp, age 76 of Cherokee, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Memorial services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. ...

Leo Jordahl, age 94 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Accura Health in Aurelia, IA surrounded by his family members. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. ...

We have it on good authority that “Biden Time” is clandestinely scouring 2020 presidential vote totals in the Midwest Red Wave states of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota because of their inexplicable overwhelming support of a loser. And you conspiracy theorists still arguing whether earth is round or flat, or that Michael Jackson was the first man to moonwalk, take note. Among the many allegations being bandied about by “Biden Time” are:...