Looming in the City of Cherokee’s 2026 budget is how the city intends to pay for the replacement of the flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant. With 18 months until an anticipated …
The Cherokee School Board opted to move forward with discussions for a $7.4 million renovation excluding the middle school roof replacement over the $9.7 million option that did. The career and …
From time to time, please join me in a trip down “Memory Lane” as we peek back in history and share a few special sports moments from days gone by. We did this back in the Covid days and received …
On Friday, Jan. 9, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird met with local leaders in the Cherokee community. She was joined by Cherokee Mayor Tony Puffett, Cherokee …
Cherokee mail carrier of 28 years, Tim Dilocker, wanted to share with others his mother-in-law’s extraordinary talent. It’s mission accomplished. Woodcarvings by self-taught artist LaVonne …
The Marcus City Council tabled an agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors to dispose of the ethanol plant’s industrial wastewater via the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City …
Total of 2,220 items donated Immaculate Conception, St. Paul and Trinity churches competed in a pantry battle hosted by McKay Family McDonald’s from Jan. 8-14. St. Paul won the pantry war with …
CAEDC Bill Anderson eyeing new GM dealership Cherokee Area Economic Development Director Bill Anderson says he’s planning several major announcements for 2026. He hopes one of …
Takes aim at DEI, state business climate Keith Glienke believes he’s getting into politics for the right reasons. Glienke, a 61-year-old Republican farmer from Aurelia, said he’s …
Alta and Aurelia community members argued which town deserves the district’s extra SAVE dollars leftover from the construction of the new athletic complex during the Alta-Aurelia School Board …
The Marcus City Council tabled an agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors to dispose of the ethanol plant’s industrial wastewater via the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City …
As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. …
Keith Glienke from Aurelia has announced his candidacy for the office of State Representative in the Iowa Legislature. The seat is currently held by Representative Zach Dieken, who is not …
Cherokee County Supervisor Shane Bellefy launched a primary against Republican State Sen. Lynn Evans, a rising star in the Republican-dominated Iowa Legislature. Bellefy, R-Cherokee, …
Cherokee, Iowa - This morning, Cherokee County Supervisor Shane Bellefy announced his campaign for the Iowa State Senate, promising to bring a strong, conservative voice to Des Moines that puts …
The doors of the Old Creamery swung open again — this time revealing shelves of vintage treasures — and Cherokee residents felt a familiar spark of curiosity. The building, long woven …
The Cherokee School Board held a special meeting Monday night to discuss information, logistics and finances surrounding the high school renovations and middle school roof replacement. A public …
With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading …
Zach Dieken, Iowa State Representative for House District 5, which includes O’Brien and Osceola counties, half of Cherokee County and four townships in Buena Vista County, has announced he will not …
A Sioux City man was arrested in connection with presenting a false driver’s license to after a crash near the intersection of Highway 143 and Highway 3 near Marcus. Omar Orozco …