Cherokee Washington High School held its prom on Saturday, April 12, at the high school. The theme was “New York City.” The following students were chosen by their peers for Prom …
As the City of Cherokee is grappling with how to keep operating its beleaguered wastewater plant, the city council last Tuesday approved a $33,000 contract with SCE of Cherokee to replace a 12” …
The Cherokee Symphony Student Soloist Showcase will take place on Sunday, April 27, in the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center. Admission is $15, with students admitted free of charge. Don't …
Cherokee County is poised to receive significant financial relief after the Iowa Senate unanimously passed Senate File 57 on Wednesday, April 16th. The legislation mandates the state to reimburse …
Senate approved 2% SSA rate, awaiting governor’s signature
The Marcus Library has a unique and beloved member of its staff: Smokey, a charming feline who has been greeting patrons and adding a touch of warmth to the library for just over two years. In that …
The winners of the 17th Annual Carey’s Furniture Easter Egg Hunt are Reed and Melinda Feierstein and family. They found the Golden Cherokee Egg on Tuesday, April 17, on the north side of Beech …
A second train/vehicle accident in a month and a half occurred Tuesday at the railroad crossing at the intersection of Highway 7 and 70th Avenue east of Alta. Marie Eckerman of Newell …
The Western Iowa Tech Community College student radio station, KWSR, is hosting the Witstock Music Festival on Wednesday, April 30, from 6-10 p.m. at WITCC Parking Lot 1. Witstock is a …
For the first time since December 2024, precipitation levels across the state were above average throughout the month of March. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources latest water …
In celebration of National Library Week, we recognize the extraordinary legacy and ongoing contributions of the Cherokee Public Library—an institution that has been serving our community for …
1950 (75 years ago) IC Class Play to Be Tonight Within the past few weeks the juniors have readied their class play "Lady Spitfire"! It will be given this evening at 8 p.m. The characters …
In the predawn moments developed in Aurelia, the excitement and anticipation began to build. General Lee once said that this was his favorite time of day. The anticipation of a new day when the …
DES MOINES— On April 18 Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 397 : A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain …
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.0 percent in March as 1,700 Iowans entered the labor force. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment …
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will not seek reelection in 2026, she announced in a video Friday Reynolds has served as governor since 2017, when she was appointed to the position after serving as …
MidAmerican Energy filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission on April 2 seeking approval to add a nominal charge to natural gas bills. This charge can only cover the cost of necessary system …
Spencer, Iowa — The 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, has finalized its Grandstand lineup with one more exciting addition! The Roots & Boots Tour will take the stage on Tuesday, …
Elizabeth Ankrum has been instated as the newest member of the Cherokee City Council. The city council voted to accept Ankrum, a claims specialist at Great West Casualty in South Sioux …
Search warrant cites tax fraud, cancelled liquor license at JB's; search warrant cites tax fraud, cancelled liquor license at JB's.
The Cherokee County Zoning Commission performed another review of the proposed solar ordinance draft that could make or break the prospect of both utility scale and personal solar projects in the …
An Ida Grove woman was found guilty of a charge in connection with the death of her three-year-old son, which could land her in prison for up to 50 years. Ida County District Court Judge …
DENISON - The Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams traveled to compete in the Ace Nelson Relays hosted by Denison-Schleswig on Tuesday. The Cherokee girls took second place in the meet …
IDA GROVE - The Ridge View and Alta-Aurelia boys track and field teams traveled to compete in the OABCIG Boys Invite on Tuesday night. The Raptor boys won the meet with a 172 team score while …
POCAHONTAS - The Alta-Aurelia and MMCRU girls track teams traveled to run in the Pocahontas Girls Relays on Tuesday. The meet was split into Class A and Class B. Both the Warriors and Royals competed …
AURELIA - The Alta-Aurelia girls golf team hosted Cherokee on Tuesday, where the host Warriors took the win at 208 to 240. Alta-Aurelia’s Avery Westphal was the medalist with a 42 while …
KINGSLEY - The Ridge View and River Valley girls golf teams traveled to Kingsley on Tuesday for a Western Valley Conference golf meet. Ridge View placed sixth in the meet with a 224 while River …
MOVILLE - The Ridge View boys golf team traveled to compete in a Western Valley Conference Meet on Tuesday hosted by Woodbury Central. The Raptors won with a team score of 156 while OABCIG And …
MARCUS - The MMCRU golf teams hosted Akron-Westfield on Tuesday where boys took a win but the girls fell to the Westerners. The MMCRU boys fought for a 161 to 165 win over the Westerners. Kamden …
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Terran and Andrew Weaver are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Slade Colton Weaver. He was born on Wednesday, April 16 at 2:02 pm. Slade weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. …
Heaven Gaskins and Wesley Euchner of Holstein are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Belle Euchner. She was born on Tuesday, April 8 at 12:30 am. Penelope weighed 8 pounds, 13 …
Savanna and Marcus Prell of Holstein are happy to announce the birth of their new son Thomas William Prell. He was born on Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 pm. Thomas weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 …
To those in the swine industry, it is a common saying that the most important things to give pigs to grow are feed, air and water. There is a lot of time put into researching what should go into …
AMES, Iowa – Sheep producers are invited to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan Workshop on May 9. Sheep producers …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition …
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit and vegetable production safety course at Reiman Gardens this spring and summer. The same afternoon course …
Smoke plumes on the horizon is evidence that its peak season for annual prescribed fire across the state. Prescribed fire is the most cost-effective way to manage land enrolled in the Conservation …
