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 …

In a typical display of commitment to their community and a healthy dose of initiative, Marcus Lumber has stepped up to address a persistent housing shortage in Marcus, transforming stagnant and …

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 …

Cherokee County’s weight-limited bridges are being abused by farmers and truckers.  And there isn’t much the county roads department can do about it.  Roads Supt. …

The Cherokee County Farm Bureau kicked off National Ag Week 2025 with an appearance by sixth-generation rancher and media personality Trent Loos. Loos spoke to an audience of more than 250 …

Leadership Cherokee County's "Human Library" event drew a diverse group of attendees Thursday, March 27, to the Western Iowa Tech Cherokee Campus, where they engaged in candid conversations with …

The Cherokee County Conservation Board is accepting estimates to provide necessary labor and materials for the construction of a 24’x54’ building with an open porch near the trap fields …

Jo's Country Store in Quimby has upgraded its fuel service with new 24-hour access gas pumps, offering credit/debit and tap-to-pay options. The double-sided pumps are now operational, providing …

The final resting place of former Hollywood producer and Cherokee native Ralph Block could be headed west. His daughter, Bridget Block, in Beverly Hills, Calif., is looking into moving his and his …

-Check the house, garage, and yard for potentially toxic trash, including old paint cans, oils, solvents,a and pesticides. Call the local sanitation department for information on proper disposal. …

The Iowa House has passed a bill requiring the state to reimburse counties for the cost of jailing inmates from the civil commitment unit who commit criminal offenses. The Senate will now consider …

Cherokee Fire Department (CFD) responded to a fully engulfed residential fire at 300 Westview Drive in Cherokee late last night. The call was dispatched at 11:53 PM on March 18th, with crews arriving …

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 …

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 …

Fifteen Iowa dairy projects, including one in Marcus, have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday. The cost-share grants, …

A cow at Ashton Creek Farm near Washta delivered rare triplet calves last week. Luke Stowater, who manages cow/calf operations, said the odds of triplet calves are 1 in 105,000, and it is even more …

Rising egg prices have spurred interest in backyard chickens among Cherokee County residents, prompting many to examine local ordinances. Several communities have permitted urban chickens for …

Leadership Cherokee County will host a "Human Library" event Thursday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Western Iowa Tech Cherokee Campus, offering a free, come-and-go opportunity for community dialogue. …

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 …

Miller finds fitting role at Cherokee Monument Company Erin Rydgren Retired Gunnery Sergeant Anthony Miller, a local veteran with 19 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, has found a …