Adyson Jenness found Carey’s Golden Egg on March 22! It was hidden on the walking trail near Spruce Street, behind the horse barn in the grass. Jenness receives a gift...
A band teacher at Cherokee was arrested for allegedly “inserting himself” in a student’s sexual life from August 2022 to May 2023. Joseph Vannatta, 46, was booked into Cherokee County...
The answer is 17. Abby James’ second-grade students were thrilled to have an opportunity to explore the interior of the C.E.R.T. (Combined Emergency Response Team) Bearcat armored vehicle March 13...
Shane Bellefly, a Cherokee Republican, has filed a nominating petition to be listed on the upcoming Republican primary in June. He intends to fill the seat currently held by Duane...
The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, in Cherokee at Spring Lake Park in the area around the Yacht Club. Children ages 1-10 are...
Private Well Stewardship Program Helps Iowans Safeguard Drinking Water
March 28, 2024
AMES, Iowa – Owners of private wells can be connected to local experts and funding to test their well by attending one of several workshops being held across the state. The Private Well Stewardship Program, an educational program offered by Iowa...
Candidate forum in Cherokee April 6Free Access
March 28, 2024
Cherokee County Farm Bureau and Veterans of Foreign War Post 2253 invite the public to a candidate forum on Saturday, April 6, at the Cherokee Middle School Library. The forum will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 11:30 a.m. ...
WE HAVE A WINNER!
March 28, 2024
Adyson Jenness found Carey’s Golden Egg on March 22! It was hidden on the walking trail near Spruce Street, behind the horse barn in the grass. Jenness receives a gift certificate for $1,000 from Carey’s Furniture and a 1-year subscription...
Senate sends bill on Area Education Agencies, school funding to governor
Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch | March 27, 2024
The Iowa Senate approved an amended House bill making changes to the state’s Area Education Agencies Tuesday, legislation that also included state funding for public K-12 schools for the upcoming year as well as a measure increasing teacher pay. Senators...
Cherokee band teacher arrested for sexual exploitation of student
By Tom Cullen | Cherokee Chronicle Times | March 26, 2024
A band teacher at Cherokee was arrested for allegedly “inserting himself” in a student’s sexual life from August 2022 to May 2023. Joseph Vannatta, 46, was booked into Cherokee County Jail on Tuesday for sexual exploitation by a school employee,...
Wolverine girls look to rebuild after losing two key players
March 28, 2024
The South O’Brien girls golf team will miss the presence of Sam Wilbur and Whitney Einck, but return some varsity...
Wolverines look to be in top half of conference
March 28, 2024
The South O'Brien girls track team lost their only State competitor and look to place in the top half of...
Wolverines look to build up after loss of seniors
March 28, 2024
The South O'Brien boys track team lost a group of talented runners from last years senior class, but still return...
Wolverine boys return top three golfers
March 28, 2024
The South O’Brien boys golf team returns their top three golfers from last season under head coach Kris Faust. Returning...
Braves girls tennis has depth under new coach
March 28, 2024
The Cherokee girls tennis team returns a good amount of varsity experience under new head coach Dusty Basten. The Braves...
Cherokee girls track looks to be near top of conference
March 28, 2024
The Cherokee girls track team returns most of their State qualifiers from last year as head coach Matt Hoskinson comes...
Arthur Paul Schiernbeck
March 25, 2024
Arthur Paul Schiernbeck was born on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 3:51 pm. He weighed 6 lbs, 1 oz, and...
Breayleigh Ray Rense
March 25, 2024
Breayleigh Ray Rense was born on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:06 am. She weighed 7 lbs, 14 oz, and...
Claymor KP Ladore
March 25, 2024
Claymor KP Ladore was born on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12:38 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs, 10 oz, and...
Brynlee Judith Gross
March 20, 2024
Brynlee Judith Gross was born on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 3:54 pm. She weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz. and...
Anna J. Berge
March 27, 2024
Memorial services for Anna J. Berge, 94, of Alta, formerly of Aurelia, will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 1st,...
Connie J. Grienke
March 21, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Connie J. Grienke, 84, of Cherokee will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 25, 2024 at the...
Richard Dean Gowan
March 20, 2024
Richard Dean Gowan, age 89 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee,...
Mary Ann Unkrur
March 20, 2024
Mary Ann Unkrur, age 85 of Cherokee, IA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA....