The Cherokee City Council declined to help resident Mike Tippy pay for an unusually high water bill stemming from a mysterious leak in his home.  Tippy, who lives in the 1000 block of Hill …

AgState announced the opening of its new Cardtrol fuel facility in Marcus, marking a significant milestone in enhancing fuel accessibility and service excellence for the community. A ribbon-cutting …

A house was moved down River Road Tuesday by L.C.I. Building Movers of Jackson, Minn. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s office assisted with traffic and MidAmerican Energy was on hand to lift …

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors increased elected official salaries by an additional $832, or 40 cents per hour.  The raise will be offset by a reduction in salaries for the …

Cherokee County Supervisors approved a final payout to former deputy Jacqueline Stephens, despite concerns raised by one supervisor about the lack of an exit interview and little guidance from the …

A retirement coffee honoring outgoing supervisors Rick Mongan and Duane Mummert will be held Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in the courtroom of the Cherokee County Courthouse. Mongan …

A Cherokee woman was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for allegedly driving while intoxicated and with two kids in the vehicle.  Kasondra Drefke, 51, was taken into custody on …

Two Cherokee couples are embroiled in a legal battle over an alleged dog attack that one resident claims could be solved with stricter city regulations on dogs running at large.  Drake …

A jury will be empaneled next November to hear Citizens First National Bank’s lawsuit against Holzhauer Motors’ shareholders, alleging they owe $5.1 million on a loan on which the defunct …

Congratulations to Ava Agnew, Mariana Diaz-Hernandez, and Miriam Riggert for being selected to participate in the Drake Honor Band December 6th and 7th. During this two day festival students develop …

Do-it-yourself food gifts are unique expressions of warmth and connection with a personal touch. When crafted with health in mind, they become even more meaningful, offering both nourishment and joy. …

WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax season approaches, the IRS encourages all taxpayers to take an important step to safeguard their identity by signing up for an Identity Protection Personal …

(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College is soaring to new heights with a recent $493,657 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Pilot Workforce Development Grant …

Cherokee, IA – AgState is proud to reflect on a successful year, despite facing numerous challenges posed by unpredictable weather, lower commodity prices, and personal losses caused by …

The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently named Tracy Renken, Hy-Vee, Inc., as the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year at its annual Management Conference. Maintenance professionals play a …

Adam Miller was invested as a district court judge last Friday.  The longtime Cherokee lawyer is the first judge appointed to the bench since the 1970s. Gov. Kim Reynolds tabbed Miller Oct. …

Lucas: “It’s going to be a tight year” The Cherokee City Council voted to increase wages for city employees by 1.5% for the next fiscal year, a lower rate than previous years …

Casey Herwig was released from prison earlier this month. Cherokee County District Court Judge Charles Borth approved a request from Herwig’s attorney, Justin Reininger, to release Herwig …

Mrs. James’ Class Dear Santa,  Merry Christmas. How is Mrs. Clause doing? I want a Barbie house, a toy Barbie car, and barbies. Are the elves tired yet? Your friend, Paige …