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30 years later, Hoeflings continue family tradition

For 30 years, Alan and Geralyn Hoefling have welcomed families to Hoefling’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, creating a fall destination filled with pumpkins, corn mazes and lasting memories.
For 30 years, families have made the trip to a rural crossroads south of Marcus each fall, returning for pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and traditions that span generations. What began as a simple …

Foutch, city at war over stalled Wilson school redevelopment

Lawsuits, liens pile up over derelict school building Earlier this month, Shawn Foutch said the redevelopment of the Cherokee Wilson School into apartments is “dead.”  Foutch told …
Lahn took questions from audience members after his speech. Here he speaks with Erin Smith of Storm Lake.
With two weeks until mid-term elections, Lahn confident Iowa will stay red Zach Lahn told Buena Vista County Republicans to pay no heed to polls showing Iowa Republicans lagging behind Democrats …
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird addresses MMCRU students during a visit to Marcus, encouraging them to stay safe online, avoid vaping and remain focused while driving. Students asked questions and shared concerns about social media and emerging apps.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird encouraged MMCRU students to think critically about their online activity, avoid dangerous vaping products and stay focused behind the wheel during presentations at …
For Hayley Herron, a Cherokee native, mother of three and founder of Raven & Root Apothecary, natural wellness is more than a business. It is a way of life rooted in faith, family and a desire to help others.

Raven & Root Apothecary

Something curious is taking root in Cherokee, where an old-fashioned cabinet filled with teas, herbal remedies and natural wellness products will soon appear at 319 E. Cedar St., the home of Raven …

Voting Hours, Locations for 2026 Election

The Cherokee County Auditor’s Office reminds voters that the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on   Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the General Election.  Voters are asked to carefully …

DNR to eliminate invasive fish at Spring Lake in Cherokee County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources   has scheduled a chemical renovation for Spring Lake in Cherokee on Oct. 26. The project aims to restore the lake’s ecological health by eradicating …

Sioux Valley Family Health & Medical Aesthetics earns national recognition with Rising Star Award

What began as a commitment to providing advanced aesthetic care has led to national recognition for Sioux Valley Family Health & Medical Aesthetics, where owners Dr. Chris VandeLune and Lisa …
Tori Treinen wears the headset while Ashley Wetter, works on the tablet recording what can be seen through the headsets. This process helps determine how best to modify videos that have been made for the program.

Brady Receives Sustainable Agriculture Grant

Sarah Brady of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union Community School District in Marcus, IA, was awarded $6,000 for the project, “Sustainable Horizons: Envisioning Agriculture through …

Creepier than ever

Kurt and Joyce Rasmus keep coming up with new new elements to the startling Halloween display at the intersection of C66 and Hwy. 59 south of Cherokee. “We’ve had people come in and ask if they …

Give me a little hiss

Watch out for this fellow along the Aurelia Walking Path! While quite harmless, he recently slithered into his place among the many other sculptures that are featured along the walkway. Among the …

Police and Courts

Over a decade in prison for vehicle thefts, probation violations

A Cherokee man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for stealing a Ford F-150 in July and violating the terms of his probation, which was entered for a theft of a Mercedes in February.  JK …

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Opinion
Steve Corbin
Six key voting blocs hold executive and legislative balance of power
Modern election cycles easily dissolve into narrative noise, fueled by media echo chambers, superficial viral sound bites, controversial attack ads and candidate outrage. But beneath the headline …
Letters to the Editor: A vote for Dawson
I hope you all realize what an excellent candidate we have for U.S. House Representative of the 4th District in Dave Dawson. He was born and raised in rural Washta in a wonderful family. …
COLA helps, but older Americans need more than an adjustment
For hundreds of thousands of Iowans, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is more than a number. It’s help at the grocery store. It’s help keeping the lights on. It’s …
Chris Jones
Jones smells success along rural routes
Chris Jones says he is not measuring for drapes in the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture’s office at the state capitol just yet. The Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent Mike Naig is, …
Rick Morain
Amendment won't help 'Average Joe'
Early voting is now open in Iowa and will be until Nov. 3, Election Day. The ballot in Greene County towns poses two special question to voters, both relating in some way to taxes. We need to pass …
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Sports

Braves win first round of regional over Atlantic

The Cherokee volleyball team started the Class 3A Region 7 tournament at home on Tuesday and took a 3-0 win over visiting Atlantic to move on to the semifinal round. Cherokee jumped out to an …

Royals win at home over HMS to end regular season

MARCUS - The MMCRU football team hosted Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn on Friday and took a 42-13 victory over the Hawks to finish out the regular season. HMS got the ball to start the game, but we’re …

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Raptors end regular season with home win over Rams

HOLSTEIN - The Ridge View football team hosted MVAOCOU on Friday and took a 33-6 win to finish out the regular season. Ridge View got on the board first with a 10 yard touchdown pass from senior …

Braves shut out Sheldon to end regular season

SHELDON - The Cherokee football team traveled to Sheldon on Friday for the final game of the regular season, and shut out the host Orabs for a 43-0 victory. Cherokee struck first with a 27 yard …

Warriors fall 61-20 to Hinton at home to end season

AURELIA - The Alta-Aurelia football team hosted Hinton to end the regular season on Friday, but the host Blackhawks took the win at 61-20. Hinton struck first to take a 7-0 lead, but the Warrior …

Wolverines fall 32-7 to Westwood to end season

PAULLINA - The South O’Brien football team hosted Westwood for the final game of the regular season on Friday, but the Rebels took the win at 32-7. Westwood scored seven in the first quarter …

Friday Night Lights: Week 8

MMCRU took down HMS  Cherokee shut out Sheldon 43-0 Alta-Aurelia fell to Hinton Ridge View beat MVAOCOU  South O'Brien lost to Westwood 32-7

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Obituaries
Darrell Nelson
Darrell E. Nelson, 84, of Cherokee passed away on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Aurelia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church in …
Mary Larson
Mary Jane (Beeson) Larson, 79, passed away at Heartland Care Center in Marcus on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Visitation with the family present will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee on …
Darrell Curry
Darrell “Buzz” Lee Curry, the son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Heien) Curry was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Spencer. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he attended school and …
Donald Moore
Donald W. Moore, 90, of Cherokee passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 18, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee. It was Donald’s wish to be cremated and to have no formal services. Boothby …
Danny Ohlson
Danny Loy Ohlson passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Iowa City. He lived a life of curiosity, learning and adventure with the love of family and friends. Danny was born Feb. 16, 1947, in Cherokee, to …

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Births
Cyriana Pearson and Reid McClaren of Sutherland are thrilled to announce the birth of their new daughter, Emery Jayde Morgan McClaren. She was born on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at 2:13 a.m. Emery …
Olivia Evans of Cherokee is thrilled to announce the birth of her new son, Henry Samuel Sebastian Evans. He was born on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Henry weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 …
Anna and Alex Paulsrud of Cleghorn are thrilled to announce the birth of their new son, Waylon Jaxon Paulsrud. He was born on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at 12:45 a.m. Waylon weighed 7 pounds, 15 …
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