Social Security advocates joined Rep. Josh Turek Wednesday to speak with older adults about the U.S. Senate candidate’s commitments to preserving and expanding government systems that many …

Democratic candidate for Iowa attorney general Nate Willems said Wednesday that “bullying does not work” on him and he won’t be pulling ads targeting current Attorney General Brenna Bird in …

If you’ve driven down the River Road recently and noticed the new large white fuel tank on the site of the former Weise Oil lot, here’s a look at the huge tank being set into place by a crane. …

Looking for a way to help women who are struggling from abuse and addiction? Handbags with Hope is accepting donations of new or gently used purses or handbags and toiletries for women in need. …

September 17 began the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. …

For Steve White, building Preferred Auto Body in Cherokee wasn’t just a business decision — it was a commitment to the community that raised him. The Aurelia native and longtime auto body …

Important Information and Contest Rules The contest is open to any group, business, family or individual regardless of age. One entry per group, individual, or family. All Entry Forms must …

The Art Wall at Sanford Museum and Planetarium features paintings by Les Reu through the month of September. The Granger artist grew up in Donnellson, painting and drawing in his youth. In 2018, when …

The Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a Mental Health Resources Panel at the Cherokee WITCC Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 12-1 p.m. This event brings together …

Cherokee Public Library is preparing for its first major update to the main level in roughly 30 years, thanks to funding from the Library Foundation and outside grants. The project has been six …

Cherokee County approved a stopgap agreement for engineering services as it seeks a permanent replacement for former County Engineer Kelly Puhrmann. The county board of supervisors unanimously …

This time of year, bees along with hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to zinnias. Here, Mr. B gets a taste of the sweet nectar.

The public is invited to a special Meet & Greet at WITCC’s Cherokee campus on Monday, Sept. 14, from 3-4 p.m. WITCC is celebrating 30 years of the Cherokee campus, 60 years of Western Iowa Tech …

This year’s Cherokee History Week features an interesting lineup and will take visitors to Sanford Museum, Cherokee MHI Beacon Hollow Cemetery and the Cherokee Depot. The recognition of Pilot …

MMCRU High School will celebrate homecoming Sept. 14-18 with a week full of festivities. The 2026 homecoming court, front row: Aleah Lux, Gracie Schroeder, Ella Draper, Chloe Alesch and Brielle …

A South O’Brien Community School District teacher resigned in early August after the district placed her on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate online …

New seats, platforms, orchestra pit, sound booth for up to $150k in community fundraising Spurred by a committee that’s fundraising for improvements to the Cherokee Community Center’s …

Cherokee County approved a stopgap agreement for engineering services as it seeks a permanent replacement for former County Engineer Kelly Puhrmann.   The county board of supervisors …

The stories held inside Iowa’s barns came into focus Sunday afternoon as visitors filled the Sanford Museum and Planetarium for Barnology 101, a program that traced the state’s agricultural past …