Two more Cherokee residents have implored the city council to adopt stricter regulations on vicious animals and dogs running at large. Brianna Chase of the 400 block of North Roosevelt …
Our pride and appreciation only deepens as we pause to think of all the extra duties our dedicated law enforcement officers face every day while too often forced to deal with the seam,y side of life. …
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa Soybean Association and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service are forming a public-private partnership to implement projects to …
Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. is hosting its 16th annual mitten fundraiser by partnering with local businesses in five counties to provide assistance to needy families. You can help by …
Plans for a roundabout at Highways 20 and 59 intersection in Holstein are moving forward. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the project, with construction expected to begin in …
Elected officials in Cherokee County were officially sworn in Monday morning by Magistrate Lisa Mazurek during a full boardroom meeting. Re-elected individuals include Bryan Petersen, supervisor …
A Cherokee man was sentenced to five years probation and convicted of two felony burglaries for allegedly stealing firearms and over $10,000 from a gun safe in a Cherokee garage last fall. …
The State of Iowa has filed a formal first-degree murder charge against Luis Contreras-Deciga of Cherokee. Magistrate Lisa Mazurek had scheduled a preliminary hearing for Contreras-Deciga, 24, …
This group of dedicated volunteers held the annual Santa in the Caboose event at the Cherokee Historic Depot on Saturday, Dec. 21. Families were able to enjoy the model trains and museum displays …
Sanford Museum and Planetarium’s Festival of Trees display has been delighting visitors all month. The exhibit features a roomful of brightly lit and uniquely decorated Christmas trees created …
Sandy Kracht is bringing holiday cheer to her community in a unique way: with festive golf cart displays. Inspired by the popularity of golf carts in Aurelia, Kracht decided to decorate her own …
Cherokee County is seeing positive results from a work-based learning collaborative program with Cherokee Washington High School, with two recent graduates finding employment in fields they explored …
DES MOINES – Iowa’s six presidential electors met today, alongside Governor Kim Reynolds and Secretary of State Paul Pate, to officially cast their votes for President and Vice President …
Bryce Kremer named to the Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic Bryce Kremer of Cherokee, IA, has been named to the 2024 summer trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of …
To submit a nomination or received more information, please contact Meg Witt at meg.witt@iowa.gov or by mail at 600 E. locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 DES MOINES – The …
Iowa has confirmed its first human case of avian influenza A(H5), or bird flu. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported Friday that the individual was exposed to infected …
Land values across Northwest Iowa — and most of the state — fell during 2024, snapping a five-year growth trend. According to a press release from Iowa State University’s …
This holiday season, River Valley’s seventh grade English class, under the direction of Margaret Witt, has been reading “A Christmas Carol.” From the beginning of the …
The Cherokee community is invited to a free pork loin sandwich drive-thru dinner on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 3-5 p.m. or until supplies last. The event, hosted by the Cherokee WHS FFA, Food For the …
Marcus Hometown Christmas was widely enjoyed by all attendees on Dec. 14.The lighted parade featured several local businesses and was followed by visits with Santa at the Community Center. A long …