Rex Chevrolet of Odebolt expanded to Cherokee with a pre-owned dealership. Rex is operating a pre-owned lot at 1200 S. Second St. in Cherokee, the home of a former Chevy dealership that has long …
The 30th annual Cherokee County Ag Show was held Tuesday at the Little Sioux Event Center. The event was hosted by the CAEDC Agri-Business Committee.
Cherokee Washington High School National Honor Society students were helping at Hy-Vee Pharmacy on Friday, Feb. 7. They carried over 300 boxes from the basement upstairs for shredding as the pharmacy …
The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association (ICA) are excited to announce the launch of the 16th annual Iowa's Best Burger contest. This much-anticipated event …
Mike Conover has resigned from the Cherokee City Council after holding the position for less than six months. Amy Douglas, a city administrative assistant and temporary parks …
The Alta-Aurelia School district has hired former Alta High School teacher Sherri Anderson to serve as the Alta Elementary principal for the 2025-26 school year. During Monday night’s …
USDA confirms H5N1 case in commercial turkey flock
Eagle Watching Leads to Two-Vehicle Crash The Cherokee County Sheriff's office responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1:10pm on the River Road near 550th …
The Alta-Aurelia school board plans to secure a contractor for the district’s new athletic facility with a bidding date set for the end of the month. In Tuesday’s meeting, the …
The 20th Annual Cherokee Education Foundation dinner is quickly approaching. The event will be Saturday, March 1, at the Little Sioux Event Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Whiskey Throttle is catering …
A judge ordered Matthew and Abby Harding to pay just under $3,000 to another Cherokee couple who accused the Hardings’ two German shepherds of attacking their small dog in August. Cherokee …
Another lawyer wants to part ways with Dan Winchell. Sam Marks of Des Moines asked judges in Buena Vista and Cherokee County district courts to approve his withdrawal from representing …
Cherokee Rodeo, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting agriculture and youth education, has announced its scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 22. The second annual event will …
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on two of the United States’ top trading partners were reversed on Tuesday, a relief for farmers in Iowa. On Saturday, the President signed executive …
Cherokee County Sheriff Derek Scott is advocating for state funding for patients at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders who are jailed in Cherokee County. Sheriff Scott …
Many local residents have enjoyed the large group of eagles that has been wintering in the area. Did you know a large group of eagles is also called a convocation, congress or army? In the winter, …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2025-02 at its Tuesday meeting, awarding the contract for the F Avenue Project to Croell, Inc. of Mason City. Croell, a …
Alta-Aurelia Superintendent Denny Olhausen shared a first look of the new athletic facility in a statement to district and community members Wednesday. Last month, the school board held a public …
Shane Bellefy and Ray Mullins continue questioning the status quo in the Cherokee County courthouse. The freshmen county supervisors on Tuesday expressed concerns over filling vacancies on the …
On Jan. 18, Special Olympics athlete Lee Cates competed in the area competition in Sioux Center at Dordt University. Cates was selected to carry the Special Olympics flag during the opening …