The Cherokee City Council approved site plans from Kading Properties of Urbandale to build 84 townhomes near Rock Island Avenue before 2028. The development and property management company …
Cherokee County is poised to receive significant financial relief after the Iowa Senate unanimously passed Senate File 57 on Wednesday, April 16th. The legislation mandates the state to reimburse …
The Cherokee County Zoning Commission is likely to move forward with a solar ordinance that would all but eliminate the future of utility scale solar projects in the county. During their meeting …
Members of the Cherokee Chamber Leadership group toured the state capitol in Des Moines on Wed. April 16. The group, including Chamber Director Cory Ege, Kayla Koch from CRMC, Wendy Ivarson from …
The Cherokee Fire Department worked alongside the Cherokee Parks Department to burn off several areas across town. This promotes healthy growth of grass lands. Several areas are Native Grass and …
Cherokee Area Economic Development is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to complete a Laborshed employment study for Cherokee, IA. …
1950 (75 years ago) Western Union Office Here to Handle Meriden Services C.T. Baumgart, district superintendent of Western Union, has announced that effective April 14, the Western Union …
In the predawn moments developed in Aurelia, the excitement and anticipation began to build. General Lee once said that this was his favorite time of day. The anticipation of a new day when the …
The Iowa House voted Wednesday to “wipe away the stain of sales tax” on toilet paper purchases, as Rep. Christian Hermanson, R-Mason City, said during debate. House File 1019 …
DES MOINES— On April 18 Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 397 : A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain …
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.0 percent in March as 1,700 Iowans entered the labor force. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment …
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will not seek reelection in 2026, she announced in a video Friday Reynolds has served as governor since 2017, when she was appointed to the position after serving as …
MidAmerican Energy filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission on April 2 seeking approval to add a nominal charge to natural gas bills. This charge can only cover the cost of necessary system …
Cherokee Washington High School held its prom on Saturday, April 12, at the high school. The theme was “New York City.” The following students were chosen by their peers for Prom …
Cherokee County is poised to receive significant financial relief after the Iowa Senate unanimously passed Senate File 57 on Wednesday, April 16th. The legislation mandates the state to reimburse …
The Marcus Library has a unique and beloved member of its staff: Smokey, a charming feline who has been greeting patrons and adding a touch of warmth to the library for just over two years. In that …
Senate approved 2% SSA rate, awaiting governor’s signature
Golf has been a constant in Drew Spooner’s life. His family name is a constant in Cherokee golf with his dad, Jason Spooner’s help at the Cherokee County Club and in the Sioux Valley …
MAPLETON - The Ridge View boys golf team won an invite hosted by MVAOCOU on Wednesday. The Raptors hits a 302 to win while Woodbine took second with a 309 and West Monona came in third with 333. …
DENISON - The Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams traveled to compete in the Ace Nelson Relays hosted by Denison-Schleswig on Tuesday. The Cherokee girls took second place in the meet …
IDA GROVE - The Ridge View and Alta-Aurelia boys track and field teams traveled to compete in the OABCIG Boys Invite on Tuesday night. The Raptor boys won the meet with a 172 team score while …
POCAHONTAS - The Alta-Aurelia and MMCRU girls track teams traveled to run in the Pocahontas Girls Relays on Tuesday. The meet was split into Class A and Class B. Both the Warriors and Royals competed …
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Terran and Andrew Weaver are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Slade Colton Weaver. He was born on Wednesday, April 16 at 2:02 pm. Slade weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. …
Heaven Gaskins and Wesley Euchner of Holstein are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Belle Euchner. She was born on Tuesday, April 8 at 12:30 am. Penelope weighed 8 pounds, 13 …
Savanna and Marcus Prell of Holstein are happy to announce the birth of their new son Thomas William Prell. He was born on Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 pm. Thomas weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 …
To those in the swine industry, it is a common saying that the most important things to give pigs to grow are feed, air and water. There is a lot of time put into researching what should go into …
AMES, Iowa – Sheep producers are invited to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan Workshop on May 9. Sheep producers …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition …
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a fruit and vegetable production safety course at Reiman Gardens this spring and summer. The same afternoon course …
Smoke plumes on the horizon is evidence that its peak season for annual prescribed fire across the state. Prescribed fire is the most cost-effective way to manage land enrolled in the Conservation …
