Iowa saw a return of dry conditions in areas of the state following a lack of precipitation during the month of September. According to the latest Water Summary Update issued by the Iowa …

ISU Prof. Chad Hart: ’It doesn’t necessarily fix the problem, but it helps alleviate some things’ Many soybean farmers across the Midwest wait for federal aid as harvest season …

Next December, a judge is slated to hear Hy-Vee Food Stores’ argument that its warehouse on Riverview Drive is erroneously assessed.  Cherokee County District Court Judge Patrick Tott …

Cherokee Bank presented a check for $2,000 to the Cherokee Daycare in support of their radon fundraiser. 

Dan Winchell is appealing a judge’s order that ordered him and the defunct Holzhauer Motors to pay over $2 million in connection with a $6.5 million loan on which the dealership defaulted last …

Cherokee County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kris Glienke, has announced that absentee ballots for the Nov. 4, 2025, City-School Election will be available to be voted in the Cherokee …

BVU physics professor: Water can’t be magnetic, but something in the water might be… The last remnant of Cherokee’s Fountain House and Magnetic Springs has been saved in the …

A fantastic turnout was had by the Cherokee Braves Athletic Boosters at Swezey’s Hamburger Shop last Saturday night. Swezey’s hosted its first fundraising event since opening after …

Landowner Attorney John Murray: courts, state regulators must shoot project down In August, Summit Carbon Solutions hinted “at several updates” that would “open new …

Former ISU prof: ‘I think we can all expect that there’s going to be more cases’ After nearly six months without a case reported in Iowa, avian influenza has returned as …

Chief Casey Carpenter petitions city to support station upgrades The Cherokee Fire Department is pushing for major upgrades to its outdated and overcrowded station.  Chief Casey …

A rare white hummingbird was photographed by Cindy Fiedler-Gravenish in her backyard on Cherry Street in Cherokee. The bird is most likely either   albino or leucistic. Albinism – the most …

Friday, September 26 was the Chamber Coffee for Cherokee County Veterans Affairs. Discussed was the purpose of the Cherokee County Commission of Veterans Affairs: The Purpose of our Commission …

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating reports of a possible child abduction attempt in Cleghorn and another similar incident in Cherokee.  The sheriff’s …

The third annual Dr. Robert J. Martin Memorial Football Game was last Friday night and two awards were given: the Distinguished Service Award and the Cherokee Football Humble Leader Award.  …

Last week members of the Cherokee community gathered to celebrate the heritage and pioneers of the town during the annual Cherokee History Week organized by the Cherokee Historic Preservation …

Tony Puffett is poised to succeed Craig Schmidt as Cherokee mayor. Puffett, who was appointed to city council in April, is the only known candidate vying for mayor and is the only candidate …

Swezey’s Hamburger Shop, a once beloved restaurant in downtown Cherokee will welcome back customers as they plan to use it as a venue to host fundraisers for local community groups. The …

Randy Kane is known at the Christian Action Program food pantry for his friendliness.  “People come in here a little more at ease when Randy speaks to them and walks them …