The county roads department faces a budget crunch as it prepares to fund the F Avenue Project and begin work on replacing the Diamond 105 bridge, a project first placed on the county’s …
The Cherokee School Board is considering two calendar options for the 2026-27 school year, including a potential return to early dismissal Fridays. The board reviewed two draft calendars at its …
The Cherokee County Roads Department budget, already strained by large construction projects like F Avenue and the Diamond 105 bridge, also must consider rising costs and delays of equipment …
Engineer Kelly Puhrmann told the board of supervisors on Tuesday that the estimated $7.5 million project will go out to bid next week, with construction beginning later this year. In …
Sen. Kevin Alons has big ideas the Republican-dominated Iowa Legislature should tackle this session. On the eve of the 2025 legislative session, Alons plans to …
Iowa City painter Carlos Maldonado is the Sanford Museum and Planetarium's Artist of the Month for January. Maldonado specializes in plein air painting, a technique where artists create their work …
Cherokee County Sheriff Derek Scott presented his FY26 budget to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Scott and his staff have repeatedly requested salary increases to the board, citing the need to …
75 years ago (1950) McKay Bagpipers to Feature Scotch Fete at Ida Grove The Archie McKay Bagpipers will be feature attraction at the annual Scotch festival at the Ida Grove armory Jan. 27. …
KeeLive Music Festival begins next weekend, celebrating their 25th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18. The festival will see six bands come to town, playing at local venues …
Cherokee firefighters responded to a house fire at 820 N. Roosevelt Ave. on Jan. 6. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story wood frame house. The fire …
Paul Struck was always on my case to write a column. Randomly, he’d call out suggestions, shouting them down the hallway or over the top of my cubicle wall on his way out the door. “How …
The Cherokee County Supervisors have continued their efforts to trim the county budget, a focus that has spanned over a year. With the addition of new members Shane Bellefy and Ray E. Mullins II to …
1950 (75 years ago) Marcus trio hurt in two-car crash on Cleghorn street Three Marcus residents received cuts and bruises when two cars collided in the Cleghorn business …
Cherokee’s KeeLive Music Festival is preparing to entertain music lovers of pop, rock, country and blues in its 25th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18. This …
Newly elected Travis Sitzmann is eager to provide his District 13 constituents with a voice in the Iowa House next session. Iowa’s government has maintained its Republican trifecta, …
The Whiskies are an acoustic-fronted Minneapolis band known for energetic live performances and three-part harmonies that cover a diverse range of music, from current and classic country hits to 90s …
75 years ago (1950) Believe Westphal Baby Is Winner of New Year Derby The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Westphal of Cherokee has first claim on the title of “little Miss …
Elected officials in Cherokee County were officially sworn in Monday morning by Magistrate Lisa Mazurek during a full boardroom meeting. Re-elected individuals include Bryan Petersen, supervisor …
Sandy Kracht is bringing holiday cheer to her community in a unique way: with festive golf cart displays. Inspired by the popularity of golf carts in Aurelia, Kracht decided to decorate her own …
