Rob Sand visits Cleghorn, discusses bipartisanship, oversight and rural issues

State Auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand visited Cleghorn Tuesday evening, July 1, as part of a 21-town tour across Iowa, focusing on government accountability, reproductive …

State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during a town hall event in Cleghorn on Tuesday, July 1, as part of his 21-town tour across Iowa.

Sand answers questions from attendees during the Cleghorn event, which focused on government oversight, health care, and rural economic issues.

Campaign staff assemble yard signs ahead of Rob Sand’s town hall event Tuesday evening in Cleghorn.

Rob Sand prepares his meal during Tuesday’s event in Cleghorn, where attendees gathered for food and conversation as part of his 21-town tour.

Time ticking, price rising for wastewater plant rehab

City hopes to move, but FEMA gets final say The City of Cherokee continues to clamor for government assistance in hopes of relocating and redesigning the severely flood-damaged wastewater …

Flood-damaged property buyouts looming

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has yet to tell the City of Cherokee how many flood-damaged houses it will help pay to demolish. The city has appraised over …

Schaller-Crestland cuts the lights on Early building

The school board voted 4-1 earlier this month to vacate the 40-year-old building.

The Quad County Corn Processors ethanol facility in Galva.

Bird sues QCCP over years of DNR violations

Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing Quad County Corn Processors for over five years of Clean Air Act violations and seeking $6 million in fines. The Iowa Department of …

City hires architect for potential rehab of Yacht Club

With a newly hired engineering and architecture firm, the City of Cherokee is mulling major structural repairs to the flood-damaged Yacht Club at Koser Spring Lake Park. The city hopes to capture …

These old bones…

Historical Commission preparing burial of nine early Cherokee settlers

The Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission is finalizing arrangements for the burial of early European settlers that were discovered near town almost two years ago. Last week, the Cherokee …

As its property tax bill skyrockets, Hy-Vee sues Board of Review

Cherokee couple beseeches city to prosecute ‘vicious’ German Shepherds

Investigation into fraudulent withdrawal scheme

AgState closing Cherokee elevator

New Casey’s planned at former Bomgaars site

VT Industries, Inc. names Ryan Clausen and Aaron Clausen co-presidents

2025 Quimby Watermelon Days

The 80th Annual Quimby Watermelon Days were held on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Volunteers took up their knives to slice the juicy watermelons for a large crowd on Saturday night.

Elaina Fulton, daughter of Emily and Travis Fulton of Washta, donned her watermelon dress and came to enjoy a slice of watermelon last Saturday night.

The 5K Walk/Run has a become a popular event.

The cake walk is a sweet time for all ages.

Up, up and away went the bubbles from Special K’z the Clown and the very impressive bubble maker.

Vendor fair in the park.

The church food stand is always popular stop for hungry visitors.

BINGO!!

Youngsters gave the watermelon a big thumbs up and plenty of smiles.

Nuclear Bees performed.

The Quimby firemen put on an excellent display of fireworks.

In addition to Corteva’s grant, CFD used funds from a Farm Services grant for grain bin rescue equipment.

Corteva awards CFD $5,000 grant

The Cherokee Fire Department recently applied for and was awarded a $5,000 grant through Corteva to purchase 21 rescue life jackets for members. Due to flooding last year and several other …

Cherokee Hospice representatives gave a presentation.

Cherokee County Veterans Appreciation Day well attended

On Saturday, June 28, the Cherokee County Commission of Veterans Affairs (CCCVA) presented it Annual Veterans Appreciation Day to honor those who have served in the United States armed forces. The …

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Cherokee Area Farmers Market, July 10, 2025

The Cherokee Area Farmers Market (CAFM) is located under the canopy at the Cherokee Depot, from 4-6 p.m. Vendors with items for sale at CAFM, Thursday, July 10: Certified Vendors, …

Calling all young talent

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Times Gone By, July 4, 2025

RESEARCHED BY ADAM DUBLINSKE For more historical archives from the area, check out this website: https://cherokee.advantage-preservation.com 1950 (75 years ago) Deputy sheriff …

Kiwanis Korner, July 4, 2025

Thursday, June 26 Meeting First of all I must tell you we did not have the saddleing of a sow demonstration. Dave The Builder reminded everyone that the Denny’s failed to produce neither …

Window wonders at the Brummer

The exterior of Cherokee’s historic downtown Brummer Building is getting a makeover. The Brummer Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit formed in 2021, has been fundraising for the restoration of …

The Aurelia Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 with 20 classmates in attendance. A fun time was had by all. The graduating class consisted of 50 classmates. Eight classmates have since passed. First row, from left: Jane Heimsoth Schmillen, Sue Fett Johnson, Debra Cougill Galvin, Deb Anderson Robb, Jane Bruce Naslund, Julie Peterson Johnson. Middle: Cheryl Cedar Peterson, Rhonda Kolpin Handy, Dennis Mann, Polly Nelson Fishman, Carla Batten Crane, Patty Johnson Debreau, Linda Gustafson Peterson. Back: Cameron Dubes, Steve Brownmiller, Jeff Bowen, Mike Hanson, Ben Huseman, Brent Peterson, and Randy Galvin.

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Sand has time to divine the truth about our water

Rob Sand pines for the days when you could safely take a dip in the Upper Iowa River near Decorah. He is not so sure it is safe for his sons, 9 and 11, and that says a lot about the state of the …

Editorials: Denying civil rights

Within a month, Iowans born in Storm Lake could have their birthright citizenship revoked, allowing the government to deport them anywhere it chooses. Iowa is among 28 states that did not join a …

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Warrior girls start postseason with win over Titans

ALTA - The Alta-Aurelia softball team hosted South Central Calhoun on Monday to start the Class 2A Region 8 Tournament and took a 10-2 victory in five innings. Alta-Aurelia started the game with …

Cherokee softball beat Wolfpack, falls by one to Wolverines

The Cherokee softball team took a 6-4 home win over Western Christian on Wednesday, before a close 8-7 loss at South O’Brien on Thursday. At home on Wednesday, the Braves struck first with …

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