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Arrested for punching out car window and assaulting victim inside
A warrant for the arrest of a Cherokee man who allegedly assaulted a woman by breaking her car window and harming her face was executed last week.  The Cherokee Police Department …
Statement from Secretary of State Paul Pate on Noncitizen Voting 
DES MOINES – It is imperative that only eligible Iowa voters vote in Iowa elections. As part of our many safeguards in protecting Iowa elections, we conduct regular audits of our voter …
FCSAmerica teammates lend a helping hand to Iowa communities impacted by floods and tornadoes through dedicated volunteer efforts.
FCSAmerica continues to offer disaster relief support
PERRY, Iowa. (Oct. 3, 2024) – Iowa communities impacted by devastating floods and tornadoes this year continue to receive disaster relief support from Farm Credit Services of America …
Six area attorneys vie for District Associate Judge
Six area attorneys have submitted applications for District Associate Judge with the 3A Judicial Nominating Commission in Woodbury County.  When selected, one of the six applicants would …

Cherokee Skate Park funding goal met

Cherokee State Bank made a $15,000 donation to the Cherokee Skate Park at the end of October to help meet the project’s final fundraising goal.

October Reader of the Month

The October Reader of the Month is Pacey Bruce. Favorites: Legend of Lotus Island, Wings of Fire, Christmas Pig, and City of Dragons. Pacey was nominated by Mrs. Cook who says, “Pacey …

Kee Kart Speedway Awards Banquet

The Kee Kart Speedway Awards Banquet was held at the Little Sioux Event Center on Saturday, October 26. Over 230 people attended the event and several awards were given out to racers.   …

WITCC's Fall Festival a success

Cherokee Student Nursing Club with Instructor Stephanie Hill
The WIT Student Nursing Club hosted a successful Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26 on the Cherokee Campus. Thanks to everyone who came out for a fun afternoon of pumpkin painting, inflatables, …

Halloween Happenings

Oct. 26 Halloween Hustle 5K (Registration Required) at Cherokee Fitness Center at 9 a.m. Trick-or-Treat at Hy-Vee in Cherokee from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cherokee Downtown Trick-or-Treat …
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Obituaries
Marilyn "Pug" J. Bjork
MARILYN “PUG” J. BJORK, 88, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Careage Hills Nursing Home in Cherokee, surrounded by her family.   Memorial services …
Mark John Smith
Mark John Smith passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 26, 1970, in Jefferson, Iowa. He was the beloved son of Ronald Smith Sr. and Patricia Smith. He …
Earl C. Cresap
EARL C. CRESAP , 81, of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Larrabee, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, October 25, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.  Memorial services will be held on …
Melissa Anne Allmon
Melissa Anne Allmon, age 50 of Junction City, KS, passed away September 11, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, …
Arlene Ellen Hollenbeck
Arlene Ellen Hollenbeck, age 83 of Marcus, IA, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Orange City Healthcare in Orange City, IA. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. …
Sports

Friday Night Lights: Final

The MMCRU football team traveled to face defending State Champions West Hancock tonight and suffered a 28-21 loss to end their season in the second round of the playoffs. The Royals got on the …

Braves fall one short of State

The Cherokee volleyball team suffered a season ending regional final loss at Sioux Center on Tuesday, 3-1, after a semifinal 3-1 home win over Unity Christian on Thursday. In the semifinal game …

Wolverines move on to regional final

CORRECTIONVILLE - The River Valley volleyball team picked up a pair of wins in regional tournament play this week at home, 3-0 over IKM-Manning on Wednesday and 3-2 over Newell-Fonda on Monday. …

Royals move on in playoffs with win over Panthers

MARCUS - The MMCRU football team hosted Logan-Magnolia for the first round of the playoffs and fired off to score 47 points in a 47-14 win. MMCRU got on the board first with a 26 yard run by …

Braves season ends in close loss to Indians

SPIRIT LAKE - The Cherokee football team attempted a fourth quarter comeback in a playoff game at Spirit Lake on Friday, but suffered a 31-27 loss to end their season. Spirit Lake came out …

Opinion

The Iowa Poll: Iowa is tacking hard away from extremism

It doth restoreth my soul that Kamala Harris posted a three-percentage-point lead over Donald Trump in The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll on Saturday night. Iowa has not lost its good …

Political campaigns should be short, positive & policy-based

Last Sunday, at a concert Kathy and I attended, one of the introducers referenced countries where political campaigning lasts only a few months. The audience erupted in applause. By all …

'New U.S.-China Trade War Could Cost Farmers Billions'

Let's pause to consider the-above headline. First, it's a quote; I didn't write it. That's important because the third rail of today's ag journalism–the deadly, high voltage topic that can …

Renewable Energy: A Bipartisan Solution for Energy Security

In a short number of days, voters will decide the direction for our nation. It is my hope that the next administration continues to support the growth of renewable energy across the country. …
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Births

Cattaleia Maria Martinez Ramos

Odalyz and Melvin Martinez of Holstein are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Cattaleia Maria Martinez Ramos. She was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:48 am. Cattaleia weighed 8 …

Weslie Fay Rasmus

Melody and Jordan Rasmus of Cherokee are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Weslie Fay Rasmus. She was born on Monday, October 14 at 11:25 pm. Weslie weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was …

Conen Layne Wallinga

Taylor Bute of Cherokee and Matt Wallinga of Calumet are happy to announce the birth of their son, Conen Layne Wallinga. He was born on Friday, October 18 at 7:27 am. Conen weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces …

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