A sheriff’s sale for the defunct Cherokee Holzhauer Ford on North Second Street is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 23 at the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff Derek Scott …
MidAmerican Energy worked to restore power to over 1,200 homes in Cherokee, Le Mars and Storm Lake affected by a blizzard that enveloped Northwest Iowa Wednesday. Only 37 customers in Buena …
The estate of a Marcus man who died in March 2023 is suing the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, claiming that the negligence of nursing staff led to his death. According to the …
Cherokee County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to terminate its contract with P.J. Greufe & Associates LLC, its human resources firm, effective March 18. They then approved a new contract …
The Cherokee School Board unanimously approved a 2025-2026 school calendar that brings back early dismissals, reversing a decision made two years ago. The board’s vote followed a period of …
The U.S. is approaching the three year mark since the resurgence of avian influenza and the pleas for increased research are only growing louder. Since 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza …
1950 (75 years ago) Coffee Pot Sets Table Afire City firemen were called out again Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. to the Sam Betz apartment house at 301 South Sixth street. They found lots of …
The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few …
The deadline to nominate Iowans in your community for Leadership Iowa's 2025-26 class is fast approaching. Leadership Iowa is our state's premier issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa …
Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that high school students across Iowa’s 4 th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2025 Congressional …
For the first time ever, three Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) championships in football, wrestling, and basketball are coming to Iowa PBS. The state’s public broadcasting network …
Even in good times, farmers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to rural stress and mental health. Professionals working in the healthcare or mental health fields may not be aware of or …
A lawsuit between a Marcus cattle confinement company and a past employee has entered discovery following a series of conflicting allegations over compensation for overtime hours the former excavator …
The Cherokee Community Theatre is set to stage Patrick Barlow’s comedic adaptation of “The 39 Steps,” promising audiences a whirlwind of espionage, romance, and laughter. Directed …
The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce petitioned the city council for a three-year commitment of $15,000 annually to sustain its operational expenses, but the council compromised by approving just one …
Cherokee County is facing a growing problem of road sign vandalism, including “hatchet attacks” on signposts. This is both a significant safety hazard and a strain on the county’s …
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced on Feb. 27 that Northwest Iowa Community College was awarded a $1 million state grant to establish a regional career academy at MMCRU …
AMES - The Alta-Aurelia track and field teams traveled to Ames to compete in the IATC Indoor Championships on Thursday and Friday. The Alta-Aurelia girls took seventh place in the meet out of 35 …
Four players from the Cherokee girls basketball team and three from the boys made the Lakes Conference All-Conference basketball teams for their performances this season. The Cherokee girls took …
Alta-Aurelia senior Nora Peterson was named first team All-Conference in the Twin Lakes Conference while junior Peyton Kies made the third team. Peterson led the Warriors this season in points, …
Five Wrestlers from the Royals Wrestling Club in Marcus received top honors after competing at the AAU State Wrestling Tournaments in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids on March 8 and 9. Cruz Daum battled his …
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Anna and Alex Paulsrud of Cleghorn are pleased to announce the birth of their son Boone Buck Paulsrud. He was born on Thursday, March 13 at 10:04 pm. Boone weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 …
Chelsea and Michael Alvey of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Dixon Alexsy Alvey. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:56 am. Dixon weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 3/4 …
Amber Pearson and Joseph Babcock of Holstein would like to announce the birth of their new daughter, Bree Elaine Babcock. She was born on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:58 pm. Bree weighed 6 pounds, …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that starting on March 19 farmers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Corn growers are eligible for the program with a …
On National Agriculture Day, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) released the following statement recognizing Iowa’s hardworking farmers and producers: “On National Agriculture Day, I …
2024-25 Outlook: Corn: Based upon the most recent WASDE release (February 11, 2025), USDA did not change to domestic corn or soybean supplies. Smaller downgrades were …
It was still an hour before the 2024 pheasant season would open but the birds were there and they were ready. Cackles and crowing were coming from all across the Kossuth County prairie as hunters …
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a free, three-part virtual hay school called the “Basics of Haymaking” this March. The school will cover …
