Ethanol plant CEO: DNR allegations “nothing compared to what reality was” In January, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources sued Quad County Corn Processors for a raft of …
Construction workers with Haselhoff Construction of Cherokee work on installing siding of the $1.14 million fire station that broke ground in June. The city is aiming to open the building by next year. The project is the result of a seven-year capital campaign to raise $750,000 to replace the city's decades-old fire station, which has become cramped with new equipment.
Summit Carbon Solutions is delivering its rebranded message throughout the state. Pop-up meetings in Cherokee, Pocahontas and Fort Dodge were held this week, with introductions of CEO Joe …
VT Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the architectural wood door industry, celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded manufacturing facility in Holstein. The $16 million investment …
A Veterans Day program at Cherokee Washington High School on Nov. 11 involved local veterans and students from all grades, with their colorful artwork and voices raised in song.
Logan Patterson will likely fill the Ward 2 seat on Cherokee City Council following an election canvass conducted by the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Wednesday morning. Patterson was …
In response to public interest and requests, it is our goal to have Swezey’s operate as a restaurant on a limited schedule in the near future. The Swezey Coalition would like to open on Fridays …
The Washington High School Speech annual lip sync was a great success Saturday night raising $4,000 to be donated to local food banks in the city of Cherokee. A sizable crowd of about 450 people were …
Alta-Aurelia School Board Member Brad Rohwer receives a plaque from A-A Superintendent Denny Olhausen in recognition of Rohwer's 19 years on the board during their monthly meeting Monday night. Rohwer did not seek reelection in last week's election and will be replaced by newcomer Jayden Van Berkum.
Desi Suter will serve as the next mayor of Alta following a decisive victory on Tuesday against fellow Alta city councilman Jon Hansen. Suter, who has spent the last four years on the Alta City …
After complaining for months to the Cherokee City Council about street reconstruction projects that enabled water pooling in his driveway, resident Mike Shriver of North Eighth Street has threatened …
A Cherokee woman was arrested at a Washington High football game for accosting Middle School Principal Krista Miller over an alleged racially charged remark. Cherokee police arrested and charged …
Bank claims dealership, Winchell defaulted on $6M in loans Savings Bank of Primghar is seeking a sheriff’s sale of the Holzhauer Motors’ General Motors dealership and campus on North …
A mountain lion was shot and killed in O’Brien County by hunters near Peterson. According to Department of Natural Resources officials, the mountain lion was harvested …
The Cherokee County Auditor has released the unofficial results of write-in vote recipients to fill two vacancies on the Cherokee City Council. Emily Ulrich was the top write-in vote …
While the world’s eyes were fixed on the jungles of Vietnam adn the Cold War was happening, Bob Wittrock of Cherokee stood watch in Germany. Wittrock enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1971. …
Voters elected sitting members of both Alta-Aurelia and Cherokee school boards to another term in Tuesday’s election while a newcomer for A-A looks forward to joining an already dynamic board. …
Roman Redig was elected the next mayor of Aurelia. He earned 160 votes as the only candidate looking to succeed Denny Weathers, who stepped down as mayor in August. Brent Fassler and Sue …
Food banks in Storm Lake, Cherokee and surrounding northwest Iowa communities are bracing for the influx of residents in need of food assistance after the federal government stopped funding …
Thatcher handily wins contested Meriden mayoral race Pat Bunt will maintain his seat as mayor of Marcus. The incumbent mayor defeated challenger Gary Edwards with 172 to 75 votes. …