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 …
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 …