The Aurelia Kiwanis Yard of The Month sign for October was given to Bob and Ardiss Galvin. Their lawn is meticulously groomed both in the front and back of their home. The Galvins have showcased the …
Watch out for this fellow along the Aurelia Walking Path! While quite harmless, he recently slithered into his place among the many other sculptures that are featured along the walkway. Among the …
The Cherokee County Auditor’s Office reminds voters that the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the General Election. Voters are asked to carefully …
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird encouraged MMCRU students to think critically about their online activity, avoid dangerous vaping products and stay focused behind the wheel during presentations at …
What began as a commitment to providing advanced aesthetic care has led to national recognition for Sioux Valley Family Health & Medical Aesthetics, where owners Dr. Chris VandeLune and Lisa …
Something curious is taking root in Cherokee, where an old-fashioned cabinet filled with teas, herbal remedies and natural wellness products will soon appear at 319 E. Cedar St., the home of Raven …
For 30 years, families have made the trip to a rural crossroads south of Marcus each fall, returning for pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and traditions that span generations. What began as a simple …
Squeezed between a new 2% state revenue cap and a backlog of aging infrastructure, the Storm Lake City Council struggled to find a sense of direction when it met earlier this month for a weekend …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a chemical renovation for Spring Lake in Cherokee on Oct. 26. The project aims to restore the lake’s ecological health by eradicating …
Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced …
Less than two weeks after the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency was stepping up enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, the USDA’s lawyers are arguing in court that …
With two weeks until mid-term elections, Lahn confident Iowa will stay red Zach Lahn told Buena Vista County Republicans to pay no heed to polls showing Iowa Republicans lagging behind Democrats …
Lawsuits, liens pile up over derelict school building Earlier this month, Shawn Foutch said the redevelopment of the Cherokee Wilson School into apartments is “dead.” Foutch told …
Iowa is expected to spend over $1 billion more than it raises in revenues in the current fiscal year, the Revenue Estimating Conference found Friday — but Iowa Department of Management Director …
Sarah Brady of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union Community School District in Marcus, IA, was awarded $6,000 for the project, “Sustainable Horizons: Envisioning Agriculture through …
For nearly four decades, Tim Bierman has adapted to the ever-changing world of agriculture, raising hogs, corn and soybeans while embracing new technology that has transformed farming from the ground …
The griddles were hot and the pancakes were flying Sunday morning as the Cherokee Fire Department hosted its annual breakfast. Families enjoyed a hearty meal, checked out kids’ activities and …
The Monarch butterfly gets a taste of nectar from flowers like milkweed, cosmos, and zinnias, helping pollinate them. They're famous for their long migration — traveling up to 3,000 miles from …
A combine rolls along Sunday afternoon in a bean field south of Cherokee. “Harvest is in full swing across Iowa but farmers are continuing to battle wet field conditions following one of the …
The Cherokee City Council denied its newly-hired cemetery sexton’s request for a pay raise. Shawn Stricklett, the city’s cemetery sexton, asked the city council last Tuesday for a pay …