MidAmerican Energy worked to restore power to over 1,200 homes in Cherokee, Le Mars and Storm Lake affected by a blizzard that enveloped Northwest Iowa Wednesday. Only 37 customers in Buena …
Fifteen Iowa dairy projects, including one in Marcus, have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday. The cost-share grants, …
A Mankato, Minn., man was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for allegedly posing as an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent while at Whiskey Throttle in Cherokee and tried to drive while …
Buena Vista University's agriculture program is rapidly becoming a leader in hands-on, experiential learning, thanks in part to the efforts of Ben Pullen, Director of the Institute of Agriculture. …
A rural Aurelia couple is keeping the family farm alive. At Afton Prairie Farm “our boys are the seventh generation of Nelsons to reside on our homestead,” says Raquel Nelson. Raquel …
A cow at Ashton Creek Farm near Washta delivered rare triplet calves last week. Luke Stowater, who manages cow/calf operations, said the odds of triplet calves are 1 in 105,000, and it is even more …
Rising egg prices have spurred interest in backyard chickens among Cherokee County residents, prompting many to examine local ordinances. Several communities have permitted urban chickens for …
Leadership Cherokee County will host a "Human Library" event Thursday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Western Iowa Tech Cherokee Campus, offering a free, come-and-go opportunity for community dialogue. …
A Nemaha woman has died and a Cherokee man was hospitalized after a head-on collision on Highway 3 in Buena Vista County yesterday during worsening blizzard conditions. The Buena Vista …
Cherokee sewer and water rates will jump 15% and 28%, respectively, for the next fiscal year — the highest increases in the last 10 years. The Cherokee City Council and Mayor Craig …
The U.S. is approaching the three year mark since the resurgence of avian influenza and the pleas for increased research are only growing louder. Since 2022, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza …
Experts claim bank preyed on Cleghorn farmer, cattleman
MidAmerican Energy has reported over 13,000 customers in Northwest Iowa have lost power this morning likely as a result of the spring snow storm. As of noon on Wednesday, MidAmerican reported …
10 inches of snow, 63 mph wind gusts in SL
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – March 18, 2025 – If you drive on Iowa 3 east of Cherokee you need to be aware of a current road and bridge closure that may slow down your trip. The Iowa 3 bridge …
The estate of a Marcus man who died in March 2023 is suing the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, claiming that the negligence of nursing staff led to his death. According to the …
Miller finds fitting role at Cherokee Monument Company Erin Rydgren Retired Gunnery Sergeant Anthony Miller, a local veteran with 19 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, has found a …
Cherokee County is facing a growing problem of road sign vandalism, including “hatchet attacks” on signposts. This is both a significant safety hazard and a strain on the county’s …
On March 1, 2025, the Cherokee Educational Foundation celebrated a milestone event with remarkable results. A new all time high amount was raised, an estimated $82,000 that can go directly back into …
