A cow at Ashton Creek Farm near Washta delivered rare triplet calves last week. Luke Stowater, who manages cow/calf operations, said the odds of triplet calves are 1 in 105,000, and it is even more …
Rising egg prices have spurred interest in backyard chickens among Cherokee County residents, prompting many to examine local ordinances. Several communities have permitted urban chickens for …
Leadership Cherokee County will host a "Human Library" event Thursday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Western Iowa Tech Cherokee Campus, offering a free, come-and-go opportunity for community dialogue. …
A Nemaha woman has died and a Cherokee man was hospitalized after a head-on collision on Highway 3 in Buena Vista County yesterday during worsening blizzard conditions. The Buena Vista …
Cherokee sewer and water rates will jump 15% and 28%, respectively, for the next fiscal year — the highest increases in the last 10 years. The Cherokee City Council and Mayor Craig …
The U.S. is approaching the three year mark since the resurgence of avian influenza and the pleas for increased research are only growing louder. Since 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza …
Experts claim bank preyed on Cleghorn farmer, cattleman
MidAmerican Energy has reported over 13,000 customers in Northwest Iowa have lost power this morning likely as a result of the spring snow storm. As of noon on Wednesday, MidAmerican reported …
10 inches of snow, 63 mph wind gusts in SL
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – March 18, 2025 – If you drive on Iowa 3 east of Cherokee you need to be aware of a current road and bridge closure that may slow down your trip. The Iowa 3 bridge …
The estate of a Marcus man who died in March 2023 is suing the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, claiming that the negligence of nursing staff led to his death. According to the …
Miller finds fitting role at Cherokee Monument Company Erin Rydgren Retired Gunnery Sergeant Anthony Miller, a local veteran with 19 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, has found a …
Cherokee County is facing a growing problem of road sign vandalism, including “hatchet attacks” on signposts. This is both a significant safety hazard and a strain on the county’s …
On March 1, 2025, the Cherokee Educational Foundation celebrated a milestone event with remarkable results. A new all time high amount was raised, an estimated $82,000 that can go directly back into …
The Cherokee Community Theatre is set to stage Patrick Barlow’s comedic adaptation of “The 39 Steps,” promising audiences a whirlwind of espionage, romance, and laughter. Directed …
The Cherokee County Farm Bureau will kick off National Ag Week 2025 with an appearance by sixth-generation rancher and media personality Trent Loos. The event is scheduled for March 21, 2025, at the …
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced on Feb. 27 that Northwest Iowa Community College was awarded a $1 million state grant to establish a regional career academy at MMCRU …
A Cherokee County jury will be forced to grapple with who should be held responsible for Chuck Peters’ farm and cattle herd’s dramatic contraction. An eight person jury was …
The Cherokee City Council voted to pursue the temporary installation and operation of an aerated lagoon system at the flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant for an estimated $1.2 million until the …
The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce petitioned the city council for a three-year commitment of $15,000 annually to sustain its operational expenses, but the council compromised by approving just one …