The Cherokee Friends of the Library are busy photographing and wrapping up the many baskets that are being donated for the 2025 Book Basket Project. And this year, they are fortunate to have …
Friends of Aurelia sponsored Little Spooks Trunk-or-Treat last Saturday with lots of businesses taking part.
ORANGE CITY, IA –The R.K. Bliss Extension Award – named for the Director of Extension who served from 1912-46, recognizes the outstanding achievement of an Extension staff member for …
The Cherokee County Legacy Foundation is excited to share that grant applications can now be submitted for the 2026 grant cycle. The Legacy Foundation is entering their 21st year and is proud to …
AMES, IA – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering an educational program to help Iowans recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and learn how to question, persuade and …
in the summer of 1962, the safeway grocery store sponsored 11–12-year-old squad captured the team championship in Cherokee Little League play finishing 12-3..
This November, in the spirit of gratitude and giving, LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging individuals to schedule an appointment to donate blood and support patients who depend on blood …
CHEROKEE, IA – Jeff Hayes, President/CEO of North Star Community Credit Union, has been elected Board Chair of the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) Board of Directors for 2025–2026. In …
Cherokee County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Kris Glienke, has announced that absentee ballots for the November 4, 2025, City-School Election are currently available to be voted in the …
THURSDAY, October 2 The morning was crisp and fresh as the Kiwanis Club of Aurelia met in the community center. Spirits were high and everyone was very excited to be part of the greatest Kiwanis …
Every year from Nov. 1 to April 1, all Iowa electric and natural gas utilities participate in a moratorium of disconnection of service for qualifying customers of the Low-Income Home Energy …
Every old car or truck has a story, and the story of an old brown 1975 Ford F250 Highboy truck is no different. It started when Maynard Ross Jr. of rural Cherokee bought the truck brand new in …
The 2025 Ridge View Homecoming court is, from left: Carter Todd, Addison Tesch, Lucas Heilman, Zoey Aschinger, Leslie Avina, Brayden Blum, Alyssa Biede, Blake Myrtue, Reese Hawthorne and Zachary …
The Alta-Aurelia Homecoming parade enlivened the streets of Alta last Friday afternoon.
The Cherokee Area Farmers Market (CAFM) will hold its 17th and final market of the 2025 season on Thursday, Sept. 25, under the canopy at the Cherokee Depot, from 4-6 p.m. Certified Vendors, …
“I love Cherokee,” commented Bacilia Beisswenger. “I love small towns.” Bacilia got her RN degree in Guatemala; now she’s required to get her license for her RN …
The Cherokee Area Farmers Market (CAFM) is located under the canopy at the Cherokee Depot, from 4-6 p.m. Vendors with items for sale at CAFM, Thursday, Sept. 18: Certified vendors, name …
