A Cherokee County jury will be forced to grapple with who should be held responsible for Chuck Peters’ farm and cattle herd’s dramatic contraction. An eight person jury was …
The estate of a Marcus man who died in March 2023 is suing the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, claiming that the negligence of nursing staff led to his death. According to the …
Cherokee County is facing a growing problem of road sign vandalism, including “hatchet attacks” on signposts. This is both a significant safety hazard and a strain on the county’s …
The U.S. is approaching the three year mark since the resurgence of avian influenza and the pleas for increased research are only growing louder. Since 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza …
The Cherokee County Farm Bureau will kick off National Ag Week 2025 with an appearance by sixth-generation rancher and media personality Trent Loos. The event is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at the …
1950 (75 years ago) Expect 1950 Census To Put Cherokee Population at 8,500 Based on more popular growth, Cherokee might reach a population figure of over 8,500 sometime this year. At least …
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that high school students across Iowa’s 4 th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2025 Congressional …
For the first time ever, three Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) championships in football, wrestling, and basketball are coming to Iowa PBS. The state’s public broadcasting network …
Even in good times, farmers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to rural stress and mental health. Professionals working in the healthcare or mental health fields may not be aware of or …
Bill that would kill Trust Fund does not pass Senate Joint Resolution 6 took the first steps toward repealing the voter-approved Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Trust …
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering why senior adults are a special target of scammers? Looking for the best way to improve your understanding of how to keep …
Barb Busch-Mott has been named Cherokee’s Citizen of the Year, the city’s highest honor, for her work in historical preservation and civic engagement. “She’s …
Conservative activist says judicial system, colleges ignore sex trade. County attorneys, sheriffs, college presidents ‘alarmed with disinformation and dangerous generalizations’
A Chicago, Ill. man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for allegedly committing a bank robbery in Sanborn just two months after he was placed on supervised release for another robbery …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors agreed to pay over $28,000 to a deputy who was fired from the office last year and threatened the county sheriff with litigation. Sheriff Derek …
AMES - The Alta-Aurelia track and field teams traveled to Ames to compete in the IATC Indoor Championships on Thursday and Friday. The Alta-Aurelia girls took seventh place in the meet out of 35 …
Four players from the Cherokee girls basketball team and three from the boys made the Lakes Conference All-Conference basketball teams for their performances this season. The Cherokee girls took …
Alta-Aurelia senior Nora Peterson was named first team All-Conference in the Twin Lakes Conference while junior Peyton Kies made the third team. Peterson led the Warriors this season in points, …
Five Wrestlers from the Royals Wrestling Club in Marcus received top honors after competing at the AAU State Wrestling Tournaments in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids on March 8 and 9. Cruz Daum battled his …
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Anna and Alex Paulsrud of Cleghorn are pleased to announce the birth of their son Boone Buck Paulsrud. He was born on Thursday, March 13 at 10:04 pm. Boone weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 …
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 …
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, …
It was still an hour before the 2024 pheasant season would open but the birds were there and they were ready. Cackles and crowing were coming from all across the Kossuth County prairie as hunters …
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a free, three-part virtual hay school called the “Basics of Haymaking” this March. The school will cover …
AMES, Iowa – Increasing days on feed for feedlot cattle isn’t a new idea. However, several research studies in recent years have shown that as cattle get bigger a large percentage of …
NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Ice fishing is not recommended. Black Hawk Lake Most remaining ice is unsafe. There are open water fishing opportunities at the fish house in Town Bay. Black …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it plans to spend up to $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to try to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic …
