Newly elected Cherokee Mayor Tony Puffett began his term with a defining gesture: he chose to give his mayoral salary back to the community he says helped him build a career, a life, and a sense of …
A hay train of semis and pickups with trailers left Washta at 7 a.m Wednesday morning to headed to Arthur, Neb., to aid ranchers affected by wildfires that burned up to 800,000 acres. Behind the …
The Cherokee County Sheriff is considering placing automated license plate readers at the intersection of A Avenue and C38 or another location. The board of supervisors considered a utility …
City council agreed to approve a letter of support to CRMC and Cheorkee school to apply for a grant for the construction of new pickleball and tennis courts. The project has 1.7M pledged of …
After surprise ban, Cherokee fire chief offers ‘practical solutions’ Zoning Administrator Kelly Puhrmann said the county zoning commission would investigate an ordinance regulating …
$1,700 project cost estimation City council approved an Eagle Scout tree planting project around the new sports complex. Scout Alex Wells presented the council a concept for where the …
Seeking more depositions in advance of January 2027 trial The Estate of Eric Ivarson asked for its medical malpractice lawsuit against Cherokee Regional Medical Center to be heard outside of …
An Eastern Iowa contractor is making progress on the Union and Willow Street bridge. Pictured above are contractors preparing dirt overlaying the culvert. The project and a similar project for a …
In a million years, you’d never guess it from those polite smiles in the pews, but a group of Immaculate Conception Catholic church ladies morph into sharpshooters on the green felt of a pool table …
Work on a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 3 and 143 near Marcus is expected next week. DOT Transportation Engineer Dennis Clark told the Cherokee Chronicle Times that Hulstein …
Chad Kinnison and his family won the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt in Cherokee. He found the egg, hidden in the brush near the MHI Trail, on Tuesday afternoon. Kinnison and his family win the grand prize of …
The Cherokee County Auditor’s Office released an indefinite moratorium the board of supervisors passed last Tuesday. Auditor Kris Glienke released a two-page moratorium that mirrors a …
Maple River won’t have banned batteries The Cherokee County Zoning Board approved the Maple River Solar Project, clearing a key regulatory hurdle before groundbreaking. The …
The third time’s a charm for Mylea Strand of Storm Lake who found the golden egg last Friday in the 2026 Great Easter Egg Hunt. For her triumph, she wins the grand prize of $1,000 in …
The Washington High School gym was buzzing Thursday night with Tastes & Sounds, the Cherokee Music Boosters’ major fundraising event of the year. The 29th annual event featured several …
It follows that a former fire fighter would go into business helping others practice fire safety. Matt Williamson of Aurelia has done just that, launching Northwest Fire two years ago, and today …
This Little Sioux River resident eagle was busy this month laying her eggs and watching closely as a photographer encroached on her territory. Typically, eagles build their nests in late winter, lay …
This seven-bedroom, four-bath classic brick residence is being called the finest lakefront home to hit the market in the past decade. At 1314 Shoreway Road, you’ll enjoy beautiful sunrise and …
Once in danger of folding, the Storm Lake High School Building Trades class has become a resounding success. With last year’s home selling quickly for $305,990 and the 2024 home going for …
