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20th Annual Cherokee Education Foundation dinner March 1

The 20th Annual Cherokee Education Foundation dinner is quickly approaching. The event will be Saturday, March 1, at the Little Sioux Event Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Whiskey Throttle is catering …
An unfinalized draft of the new facility’s design accompanied Olhausen’s statement Wednesday. The new athletic complex will offer a gymnasium, wrestling room and weight room, in addition to extra space to allow for training and batting cages.

First look at new A-A athletic facility

Alta-Aurelia Superintendent Denny Olhausen shared a first look of the new athletic facility in a statement to district and community members Wednesday. Last month, the school board held a public …

Quad County Corn Processors shut down, for sale

Quad County Corn Processors is shut down indefinitely, as the ethanol plant’s board of directors is exploring a sale. Quad County CEO Delayne Johnson told the Storm Lake Times Pilot …

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico loom

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on two of the United States’ top trading partners were reversed on Tuesday, a relief for farmers in Iowa. On Saturday, the President signed executive …

Cherokee Rodeo, Inc. announces 2nd annual Scholarship Fundraiser Feb. 22

Cherokee Rodeo, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting agriculture and youth education, has announced its scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 22. The second annual event will …
The Cherokee and Buena Vista County Extension offices will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners on March 27, 2025. The program will help attendees understand their …
As LifeServe Blood Center focuses on heart health in February, we want you to join us in considering a different way to give back to the heart of your community. Blood donation plays a vital role in …
Community science volunteers have been helping to monitor Iowa’s eagle population since 2006. In 2024, they monitored almost 400 nests! Prospective monitors who attend a workshop will learn …
Courthouse Files
Another lawyer wants to part ways with Dan Winchell.  Sam Marks of Des Moines asked judges in Buena Vista and Cherokee County district courts to approve his withdrawal from representing …
A judge ordered Matthew and Abby Harding to pay just under $3,000 to another Cherokee couple who accused the Hardings’ two German shepherds of attacking their small dog in August. Cherokee …

Kiwanis Korner January 30, 2025

Ok cowboy, get both feet deep in the stirrups, lean way back in the saddle, cuz you are going on an 8 second ride that will require every ounce of grit you can conger up. Beautiful day, …

Times Gone By

1950 (75 years ago) Voters Turn Down $326,000 Bond Issue - Record Vote in Cherokee Election 1,230 Register Their Disapproval While 758 Vote Yes; 51 Spoil Ballots A steady swarm of …

Farm Times

30th Cherokee County Ag Show

The 30th annual Cherokee County Ag Show is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Little Sioux Event Center, 201 Linden Street. The event is hosted by the CAEDC Agri-Business …

"Market to Market" 50th Anniversary Event in Cherokee

Iowa PBS will celebrate the 50th season of its agricultural news and analysis program, "Market to Market," with a live podcast recording at the Cherokee County Agriculture Show on Feb. 11 at 11:30 …

Stief returns home to lead youth programs

Cherokee County's ISU Extension office has a new youth coordinator, and she's a familiar face. Madison Stief, a 2022 Cherokee Washington High School graduate and Cherokee native, has returned home to …

Naig, Mowrer Named Honorary Master Pork Producers

CLIVE, IOWA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support …

Cherokee County 4-Hers receive recognition at awards banquet

The annual Cherokee County awards banquet was held earlier this month at the Cherokee Community Center. Many 4-Hers, volunteers, and leaders were recognized for all of their time, work, and …

Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry is Vital to State's Economy

CLIVE, IOWA – Iowa’s hard working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data …
Iowa News
Student Scene
February Reader of the Month
The February Reader of the month is Samuel Walker.  His favorite books include the Eragon series, Spy School series and Panda-monium.   Mrs. Cook …
February Chamber Student of the Month
The February Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month is Noah Anderson. Noah is the son of Luke and Hillary Anderson. He is active in band, track, football, basketball, and baseball. Staff …

Ridge View High School 2024-2025 1st semester and 2nd quarter Honor Roll

Ridge View High School 2024-2025 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Seniors 4.0:  Brookelynn Cudaback, Carson Harriman, Lea Johnson, Gabrielle Mason, Emma Mentzer, Xaria Rojas, Lauren …
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Obituaries
Maribeth Reineking Nissen
Maribeth Helen Nissen, age 72 of rural Aurelia, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the …
Ronnie A. Mesenbrink
Ronnie A. Mesenbrink, age 76 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Cherokee. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at the First …
Larry Oke Hanson
Larry Oke Hanson, age 82 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, IA. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, …
Larry Clayton Rohweder
Larry Clayton Rohweder, age 94, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on January 21, 2025 at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the …
Terry M. Moritz
TERRY M. MORITZ , 64, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home in Marcus, surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 …
Sports

Wolverine boys take home win over Wolves

PAULLINA - The South O’Brien boys basketball team hosted Harris-Lake Park on Tuesday and took a 76-37 victory. The Wolverines jumped out to a 22-10 lead at the end of the first and …

Wolverine girls fall to Mustangs before close loss to Wolves

The South O’Brien girls basketball team traveled to face George-Little Rock on Friday where they fell 55-30 before a heartbreaking home loss to Harris-Lake Park, 38-36, on Tuesday. On …

Postseason girls basketball brackets released

The regional brackets for girls basketball were announced this week. Let’s see how our area teams stack up. All games take place at 7 p.m. Class 3A #6-ranked Cherokee is the top seed in …

Raptors, Royals wrestle at Krosch Invite

The Ridge View and MMCRU wrestling teams traveled to compete in the Krosch Invitational, hosted by Kingsley-Pierson, on Saturday. The Raptors took third and MMCRU tied for ninth while …

Raptor boys suffer first loss of season

HOLSTEIN - The Ridge View boys basketball team hosted Lawton-Bronson on Monday for the second round of the Western Valley Conference Tournament, where the Eagles won 62-53. Lawton-Bronson jumped …

Raptor girls win by two over Spartans

HOLSTEIN - The Ridge View girls basketball team hosted West Monona for the Western Valley Conference Tournament on Tuesday and took a close 50-48 win. The Spartans started off on top as they led …

Raptor girls send three to State

COUNCIL BLUFFS - The Ridge View girls wrestling team traveled to compete in the Class 2A Region 5 tournament hosted by Lewis Central on Friday. The Raptors came in third with 129.5 points while …

Opinion

Editorials: Starving food aid

We grow wistful for the days of Republican Senate Leader Bob Dole of Kansas working with Democratic Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota to promote school nutrition and international feeding programs …

The cost of tariffs to Iowa

Republicans campaign that they’re the pro business party that wants to get rid of regulations hindering the free flow of commerce. Actions by President Trump during the past two weeks have …

Trump’s “anti-“ rhetoric and the Great Replacement Theory

Hugo Balta, executive editor of The Fulcrum, whose social media platform exhibits highly factual and credible ratings from Media Bias/Fact Check, wrote in his Jan. 25 op-ed “now is the time to …

The new administration acts and the Heritage Foundation smiles

Throughout the hard-fought, often ugly 2024 presidential race, Republican Donald Trump repeatedly distanced himself from Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's highly detailed, deeply conservative …
Capitol Letters

Strong Public Schools

With the first few weeks of the legislative session under our belts, it’s time to turn our attention to one of our most important duties - supporting public education. Probably the biggest …

Capitol Letters: The Sitzmann Scoop Week 3

This was a busy and exciting week!  This week I had nearly all of my committee meetings and took my first vote(s)!  The environmental protection committee did not meet this week.  My …

Capitol Letters: The Evans Edition Week 3

Last week was the third week of the legislative session, and the work definitely kicked up as we had a full week of subcommittees scheduled. On Monday, we started the week with the Rally for Life. …

The Alons Archive Week 2

Week 2 finished today, after a late start with a Monday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day, and the Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. A number of …
Births

Dixon Aleksy Alvey

Chelsea and Michael Alvey of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Dixon Alexsy Alvey. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:56 am. Dixon weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 3/4 …

Bree Elaine Babcock

Amber Pearson and Joseph Babcock of Holstein would like to announce the birth of their new daughter, Bree Elaine Babcock. She was born on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:58 pm. Bree weighed 6 pounds, …

Everett Michael John Bechtel

Mikayla Jensen and Levi Bechtel of Sutherland are happy to announce the birth of their son, Everett Michael John Bechtel. He was born on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 12:50 a.m. Everett weighed 7 …

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