The Cherokee County Auditor has released the unofficial results of write-in vote recipients to fill two vacancies on the Cherokee City Council. Emily Ulrich was the top write-in vote …
While the world’s eyes were fixed on the jungles of Vietnam adn the Cold War was happening, Bob Wittrock of Cherokee stood watch in Germany. Wittrock enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1971. …
Voters elected sitting members of both Alta-Aurelia and Cherokee school boards to another term in Tuesday’s election while a newcomer for A-A looks forward to joining an already dynamic board. …
Roman Redig was elected the next mayor of Aurelia. He earned 160 votes as the only candidate looking to succeed Denny Weathers, who stepped down as mayor in August. Brent Fassler and Sue …
Food banks in Storm Lake, Cherokee and surrounding northwest Iowa communities are bracing for the influx of residents in need of food assistance after the federal government stopped funding …
Thatcher handily wins contested Meriden mayoral race Pat Bunt will maintain his seat as mayor of Marcus. The incumbent mayor defeated challenger Gary Edwards with 172 to 75 votes. …
Tony Puffett secured his spot as the next mayor of Cherokee with 431 out of 446 votes cast. The former pharmacist was the only person running to succeed Craig Schmidt, who’s retiring after two …
Sheriff investigating vandalism to Chuck Schmillen’s gravestone Schmillen offering $5k to anyone who defiled his future resting place Former gravedigger irate: vandals etched out his …
Voting for the 2025 city-school election in Cherokee County will take place on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. …
In October our Special Olympics bowling team competed in their area competition after weeks of great learning during practice as this was the first year for several new athletes. They traveled …
The Cherokee Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in honor of America’s 250th birthday. “I was floored to be honest,” …
If you ask someone from Cherokee where they were on June 22, 2024, chances are they have a story. One might point to the high-water marks on homes destroyed or show you a tattered family photo from …
Rep. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids, has been appointed to the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund Budget Subcommittee by Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford …
Tens of millions in costs coming The Cherokee City Council directed its engineering firm to design its new wastewater plant with a membrane bioreactor to poise the city for growth. …
The Highway 3 bridge across the Little Sioux River between U.S. 59 and County Road C38 has officially reopened after a nearly seven month closure as crews replaced the bridge...
The Sanford Museum & Planetarium opened an exhibit featuring antiques from the Cherokee High School. Community members can view an array of bygones including old sports photos, school attire …
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 …
Three candidates will be competing for two seats on the Alta-Aurelia School Board in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Tom Hinkeldey of Alta is seeking reelection while two newcomers hope to serve their …
Student enrollment at Cherokee Community School District grew by about 1% despite initial counts that suggested a third year of decline in enrollment. During its school board meeting Monday …
Attorneys for Sheriff Derek Scott and the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors have asked a judge to dismiss a portion of Jacqueline Stephens’ sprawling lawsuit over her firing last year. …