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 …

Like sands through an hour glass, as The World Turns, so are the Days of Kiwanis. Here we go again, kinda like a never ending story of all the wonderful things we do for our kids and community. …

Now that we have stumble bumbled through a few days of day light savings time, we have adjusted to going to Kiwanis meetings in the dark again. We as humans are supposed to be the smartest of …

Madison Stief, Cherokee County Youth Coordinator has been participating in the “Read Across Iowa” along with many schools and other partners throughout Iowa. This program dedicates …

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. …

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist Program on Thursdays starting April 17 at 5:30 p.m. The program will take place throughout Buena Vista and …

Monthly Blood Donation 'Thank-You': "My husband received your donor platelets after his open-heart surgery. We can’t thank you enough during this stressful time." For over 15 years, …

The Luehring family of Cherokee enjoyed last week's winter weather and built this snowman together! 

Ok, here we go again, off and running like a herd of turtles. Yikes Great to see predawn colors to the east when headed to the greatest Kiwanis Club meeting known to mankind. Two years ago …

That phrase is one that I hear from people that are not meant for the conservation board or parks and recreation world. Working as a public servant in the parks and recreation world does …

As I was headed out the door for the meeting of the greatest Kiwanis club this morning, it was so cold that I heard the Kee kee bird. He chirped," Kee kee kee kee ripes it's Cold". Yikes, now you …

What in the wide, wide world of sports is it with this weather? It was so cold this morning that we saw a dog frozen to a fire hydrant. Yikes Even Mother Nature in all her fury, could not keep …

Monthly Blood Donation ‘Thank-You’: “My husband received your donor platelets after his openheart surgery. We can’t thank you enough during this stressful time.” …

New Hy-Vee meat department manager Jared Hansen of Storm Lake began his position last spring. He has worked at Hy-Vee for a total of five years. Jared was born in South Korea; he was adopted …

Even though she retired in 2023, Peg Rohlk of Alta is still a busy lady. Peg worked for 24 years as administrative assistant at the Storm Lake Middle School. She worked under four principals in her …

I learned that lesson shortly after my doorbell rang at 2:30 a.m. on September 10, 2016. My 20-year-old son, Austin, had died by suicide. After decades reciprocating his infectious smile and admiring …

Mary Beth Ehrig and her 9-year-old daughter, Lucy, began their sourdough journey in August 2023. For them, it’s not just about making something delicious but also about healthier living and …

CHEROKEE, Iowa - In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Cherokee County, along with Cherokee County Public Health and Western Iowa …

On January 15th, 2025, Plains Area Mental health, Inc. received formal notice of successful certification for designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from Iowa Health …