The current Winter Storm Warning for the Midwest region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are …

After hearing that funds were being raised to move the Lily of the Valley School to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, North Star Community Credit Union was one of the first donors to step forward. …

“We love the holiday season here in Cherokee,” commented Melinda Brown, executive director of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce. “We have a lot going on. We try to fill the calendar with lots of …

A presentation of a check for $2,500 from Cherokee Regional Medical Center was made to Cherokee Area Food Pantries. CRMC pledged a $500 match for all five of this year’s Celebrity Scrooge …

Washta, Iowa’s claim to fame is being known as the coldest spot in Iowa having experienced an air temperature of -47 degrees on January 12, 1912.  While that’s a “cool” statistic to be …

The following words were written by the fifth grade students of River Valley Elementary School. We have maintained their original spellings and styles.   “ What Christmas Means to …

Poinsettias require special care to reach their full potential AMES, Iowa -- One of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home. That includes the …

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take …

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, marked by festive decorations, delicious food and cherished traditions. However, for parents, it also can be a time of stress and challenges, …

USDA Rural Development recently unveiled two new web resources that underscore the agency’s mission to ensure all people have equitable access to federal programs. A new history webpage traces …

Sioux City, IA — The Stub Gray Shooting Range at Little Sioux Park near Correctionville, Iowa, will close for the season on January 1, 2024, and reopen on March 1, 2024.  Users are reminded …

As high school athletes engage in rigorous training and competitions, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial to supporting their physical and mental well-being. From proper nutrition to injury …

Siouxland Regional Transportation Planning Association (SRTPA) 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan The Siouxland Regional Transportation Planning Association (SRTPA) is in the process of …

Sanford Museum and Planetarium is displaying the work of art students from Sunflower Fine Art Studio in Waukee during the month of December. The studio is owned and managed by artist Tingting Shao …

Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15.  Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo …

DES MOINES, IOWA — Volunteer Iowa today released nomination materials for the 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations must be submitted online or postmarked by January 20, 2023; …

December is looking to be a busy month filled with opportunities to enjoy festive holiday activities. Several towns and organizations are holding lighting and decoration contests as well as fun, …

Santa’s Castle opened Thanksgiving Day with an extension of last year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades.” You’ll see displays dedicated to Christmas songs, movies, television and …

'Tis the season of giving.  Speech Students at CWHS held their 19th annual lip sync on November 3.   The evening was full of fun and good laughs.  The Speech team raised money for …