Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the Cherokee WIT Campus’s 30th anniversary, West- ern Iowa Tech’s 60th anniversary, and the arrival of our new president, Dr. Terry Lindsay. We …

Quimby Community Cen- ter recently received a check from the Cherokee County Legacy Foundation for the flooring project in the Quimby Community Center. Pictured are Don Fiser, Deb Clark, and Mark …

Historian Kevin Mason of the University of Northern Iowa delivered a sweeping look at how the Illinois Central Railroad shaped Cherokee’s origins, growth and identity during a program last Tuesday …

Grand opening for new Aurelia fire station A grand opening for the Aurelia Fire Department’s new fire station will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4-7 p.m. Check out the new station and enjoy …

The Chamber’s annual Scarecrow Contest is up and running, and voting goes through Saturday, Oct. 31. Vote on “Cherokee IA Chamber of Commerce” Facebook page. A comment, like or share on your …

Cherokee Daycare is pleased to announce an important new chapter for child care services in the Cherokee community. The organization has established a new Board of Directors and new center manager, …

New technology has given researchers an unprecedented look at Pilot Rock, helping archaeologists document four previously unknown petroglyphs and strengthen the case for the landmark's recent …

The Alta Park Board and Library Board of Trustees reached an agreement on a hot-button debate over a fundraising advertisement. The debate over whether or not to permit a sign tracking the …

A grand opening for the Aurelia Fire Department’s new fire station will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4-7 p.m. Check out the new station and enjoy free hot dogs and chips. The address is 101 …

A former public defender from western Iowa has been sentenced to five months in prison for defrauding Medicaid and cancer patients. In June, a federal grand jury in Nebraska charged …

A spirited pep rally brought together Alta-Aurelia students from all age groups Friday in the high school gym. The annual parade was cancelled on account of rain.

After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Public Health …

President Donald Trump announced Monday the company Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, and said he’ll soon visit the state for a rally ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, …

An attorney representing the estate of a deceased Marcus farmer is seeking to amend their lawsuit against Cherokee Regional Medical Center, citing recently held depositions that yielded "new theories of negligence" against the hospital in …

A Democratic state senator on the Senate’s tax-writing committee said Friday that timing on a potential special session reported Friday is “suspicious” as the 2026 general election draws near. …

The Office of Consumer Advocate is asking the Iowa Utilities Commission to require additional information and a hearing for an Iowa gas peaker plant planned for Cerro Gordo County.  …

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to collaborate on research with other federal agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaluates the human health risks of the …

South O’Brien crowned its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen at their coronation ceremony in Paullina on Thursday, September 17. The court includes front row: Amelie Wilson, Queen BreLee Rasmussen, …