After complaining for months to the Cherokee City Council about street reconstruction projects that enabled water pooling in his driveway, resident Mike Shriver of North Eighth Street has threatened …

A Cherokee woman was arrested at a Washington High football game for accosting Middle School Principal Krista Miller over an alleged racially charged remark. Cherokee police arrested and charged …

The Cherokee County Auditor has released the unofficial results of write-in vote recipients to fill two vacancies on the Cherokee City Council.  Emily Ulrich was the top write-in vote …

Roman Redig was elected the next mayor of Aurelia. He earned 160 votes as the only candidate looking to succeed Denny Weathers, who stepped down as mayor in August.  Brent Fassler and Sue …

Parents get in free, weekend party bookings available Cherokee kids can now shop at a farmer’s market, ride in a camper and practice their veterinary skills all in one downtown …

Thatcher handily wins contested Meriden mayoral race Pat Bunt will maintain his seat as mayor of Marcus.  The incumbent mayor defeated challenger Gary Edwards with 172 to 75 votes. …

Tony Puffett secured his spot as the next mayor of Cherokee with 431 out of 446 votes cast. The former pharmacist was the only person running to succeed Craig Schmidt, who’s retiring after two …

A Quimby family farm that runs decades through a family has become the center of a legal dispute between relatives accusing one another of mishandling money, crops and property.  A son and …

With new housing developments underway, Highway 3 construction wrapping up and a recent severe car accident, the City of Cherokee is reevaluating its traffic patterns along Highway 59.  …

Chief Casey Carpenter petitions city to support station upgrades The Cherokee Fire Department is pushing for major upgrades to its outdated and overcrowded station.  Chief Casey …

Tony Puffett is poised to succeed Craig Schmidt as Cherokee mayor. Puffett, who was appointed to city council in April, is the only known candidate vying for mayor and is the only candidate …

Randy Kane is known at the Christian Action Program food pantry for his friendliness.  “People come in here a little more at ease when Randy speaks to them and walks them …

Washta council with more candidates than seats Besides two races for Cherokee City Council, every race in Cherokee County garnered candidates, including two contested mayoral seats.  …

Outgoing senator encourages outing immigrants on border patrol app Sen. Joni Ernst is encouraging all employers to verify the citizenship status of employees in an attempt to deport as many …

Cherokee’s newest housing development has started leasing apartments. Pioneer Apartments, a 56-unit complex near Riverview Drive, is now accepting applications for its one-, two- and …

Beth Reinert had the worst day of her life Sept. 11.  Shortly after arriving at work, Reinert received a frantic call from her husband. Their 14-year-old son was incoherent and severely …

Councilwoman Amy Loughlin: ‘When I look at eligibility, it meets all the criteria,’ then abstains An advisory board recommended the Cherokee City Council reject the Brummer Legacy …

Cherokee public health director: stay home when sick Hand, foot and mouth disease is spreading among Cherokee County youth.  Kayla Mayer, director of Cherokee County Public Health, …

Cherokee Police Chief Nate James plans to hire a patrol officer to replace an outgoing sergeant and train a new school resource officer in time for next school year.  The Cherokee City …

Special prosecutor: divorce not at issue, Mazurek neutral in investigation A Sioux City defense attorney asked a judge to suppress all evidence gathered in an investigation into a Meriden man …