By Vanessa Rohwer On Cherokee’s ever-changing Main Street sits a piece of history: Jerry’s Barber Shop, at 421 West Main, is owned and lovingly tended by Jerry Namanny, 79, a man whose …
At the recent monthly meeting of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau board, board president Mark Wilcox presented David Fordyce with a plaque honoring him for his years served on the board, a total of …
Cherokee Regional Medical Center (Cherokee Regional) is proud to announce three therapists at Cherokee Regional Therapy have received additional certifications. Brooke Nielsen, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS, …
As winter settles across Cherokee County, local producers are already planning for the greener months ahead. That sense of preparation will take center stage Jan. 27, when the NRCS hosts a Grazing …
Nichol Kleespies has accepted the position of regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Cherokee, Buena Vista, Ida, Sac and Calhoun counties. She begins the …
Stolen jewelry, firearms from O Avenue residence A Sioux City man who served over 13 years in prison in connection with kidnapping his girlfriend in Sioux City and taking her to his home in …
Looming in the City of Cherokee’s 2026 budget is how the city intends to pay for the replacement of the flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant. With 18 months until an anticipated …
The Cherokee School Board opted to move forward with discussions for a $7.4 million renovation excluding the middle school roof replacement over the $9.7 million option that did. The career and …
From time to time, please join me in a trip down “Memory Lane” as we peek back in history and share a few special sports moments from days gone by. We did this back in the Covid days and received …
On Friday, Jan. 9, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird met with local leaders in the Cherokee community. She was joined by Cherokee Mayor Tony Puffett, Cherokee …
Cherokee mail carrier of 28 years, Tim Dilocker, wanted to share with others his mother-in-law’s extraordinary talent. It’s mission accomplished. Woodcarvings by self-taught artist LaVonne …
The Marcus City Council tabled an agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors to dispose of the ethanol plant’s industrial wastewater via the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City …
Total of 2,220 items donated Immaculate Conception, St. Paul and Trinity churches competed in a pantry battle hosted by McKay Family McDonald’s from Jan. 8-14. St. Paul won the pantry war with …
CAEDC Bill Anderson eyeing new GM dealership Cherokee Area Economic Development Director Bill Anderson says he’s planning several major announcements for 2026. He hopes one of …
Takes aim at DEI, state business climate Keith Glienke believes he’s getting into politics for the right reasons. Glienke, a 61-year-old Republican farmer from Aurelia, said he’s …
Alta and Aurelia community members argued which town deserves the district’s extra SAVE dollars leftover from the construction of the new athletic complex during the Alta-Aurelia School Board …
The Marcus City Council tabled an agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors to dispose of the ethanol plant’s industrial wastewater via the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City …
As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. …
Keith Glienke from Aurelia has announced his candidacy for the office of State Representative in the Iowa Legislature. The seat is currently held by Representative Zach Dieken, who is not …
Cherokee County Supervisor Shane Bellefy launched a primary against Republican State Sen. Lynn Evans, a rising star in the Republican-dominated Iowa Legislature. Bellefy, R-Cherokee, …