The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating reports of a possible child abduction attempt in Cleghorn and another similar incident in Cherokee.  The sheriff’s …

The third annual Dr. Robert J. Martin Memorial Football Game was last Friday night and two awards were given: the Distinguished Service Award and the Cherokee Football Humble Leader Award.  …

Last week members of the Cherokee community gathered to celebrate the heritage and pioneers of the town during the annual Cherokee History Week organized by the Cherokee Historic Preservation …

Tony Puffett is poised to succeed Craig Schmidt as Cherokee mayor. Puffett, who was appointed to city council in April, is the only known candidate vying for mayor and is the only candidate …

Swezey’s Hamburger Shop, a once beloved restaurant in downtown Cherokee will welcome back customers as they plan to use it as a venue to host fundraisers for local community groups. The …

Randy Kane is known at the Christian Action Program food pantry for his friendliness.  “People come in here a little more at ease when Randy speaks to them and walks them …

Washta council with more candidates than seats Besides two races for Cherokee City Council, every race in Cherokee County garnered candidates, including two contested mayoral seats.  …

Buena Vista University President Brian Lenzmeier believes he is at a point in his tenure where he can start taking some risks. Lenzmeier was awarded a five-year contract extension in January and says the extra time will allow him to think bigger about decisions for the future of the university.

SLCSD sees small growth, continues to struggle School districts across Cherokee, Buena Vista and Sac counties largely sit at or above state academic standards, according to the latest Iowa …

Outgoing senator encourages outing immigrants on border patrol app Sen. Joni Ernst is encouraging all employers to verify the citizenship status of employees in an attempt to deport as many …

Cherokee’s newest housing development has started leasing apartments. Pioneer Apartments, a 56-unit complex near Riverview Drive, is now accepting applications for its one-, two- and …

Reinbeck contractor scores low bid: $2.39 million  The low bid for the second phase of grading and paving around Platinum Crush registered 30% than the county engineer’s …

Beth Reinert had the worst day of her life Sept. 11.  Shortly after arriving at work, Reinert received a frantic call from her husband. Their 14-year-old son was incoherent and severely …

A Cherokee man was arrested and charged with two felonies in connection with an alleged violent assault against his girlfriend involving choking and threats with a knife. Daniel Jenkins, 34, was …

Cherokee Locker in Cherokee and Tiefenthaler Quality Meats in Holstein are two of the nine small meat processors to receive a portion of the 2025 Choose Iowa Innovation Grant from the Iowa Economic …

CCUSO Supt. Cory Turner: more than accommodating to Breckenridge A patient at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders sued the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for …

Aurelia, Iowa – The City of Aurelia has been awarded a Trees for Kids grant through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to plant 10 new trees within the city’s right- of-way. The …

The Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission announced it will sponsor its “Historic Preservation Week Celebration” here today through Saturday, Sept. 27. The weeklong celebration, …

The Cherokee Community School District has begun the process of looking into facility updates to the middle and high school. On Monday, the Cherokee School Board approved an initial proposal …

Ryherd: ‘You hope this isn’t a continuing trend, but plan accordingly as if it could be’ Student enrollment at Cherokee Community School District is expected to decline for the …