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 …

Iowa crop and livestock farmers and agricultural landowners are asked to complete an online survey on CRP and marginal lands. The survey is being conducted by the World Wildlife Fund with support …

Each year the Cherokee Washington High School holds a holiday door decorating contest. 2024’s winners were Mr. Hoskinson’s homeroom with the theme inspired by Rudolph the Red-Nosed …

This month’s Healthy Hero Award winner is Paxton Robinson. Paxton is currently involved in basketball and was also involved in football in the fall. He is a great student in Physical Education. …

75 years ago (1949) Sanford Work Is Far Ahead Work at the costly new Sanford Memorial structure on West Willow street continues ahead of progress this week, officials said today. One …

There are roughly 1,200 positions in the federal government that require Senate confirmation. The first cabinet official was confirmed in 1789 when the Senate unanimously approved President George …

Each of us probably has a list of family members and friends to whom we give gifts at Christmastime (and sometimes on other special days as well, like birthdays.) It’s a heartwarming tradition, …

In addition to Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Day, Iowans have another reason to celebrate during the last week of the year. On December 28, 1846, President James K. Polk signed a bill …

Before 2024 slides into history, some noteworthy farm and food updates, please, to ensure these stories go with it. First, on Dec. 10, two judges–one federal judge in Oregon, the other a …

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 …