Cherokee County Sheriff Derek Scott is advocating for state funding for patients at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders who are jailed in Cherokee County. Sheriff Scott …
Many local residents have enjoyed the large group of eagles that has been wintering in the area. Did you know a large group of eagles is also called a convocation, congress or army? In the winter, …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2025-02 at its Tuesday meeting, awarding the contract for the F Avenue Project to Croell, Inc. of Mason City. Croell, a …
Alta-Aurelia Superintendent Denny Olhausen shared a first look of the new athletic facility in a statement to district and community members Wednesday. Last month, the school board held a public …
Shane Bellefy and Ray Mullins continue questioning the status quo in the Cherokee County courthouse. The freshmen county supervisors on Tuesday expressed concerns over filling vacancies on the …
On Jan. 18, Special Olympics athlete Lee Cates competed in the area competition in Sioux Center at Dordt University. Cates was selected to carry the Special Olympics flag during the opening …
Cherokee Washington High School Speechletes held their home show on Saturday, Feb. 1. Students were able to perform for friends and family. 21 groups performed at districts in late January where 18 …
The Cherokee and Buena Vista County Extension offices will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners on March 27, 2025. The program will help attendees understand their …
CLIVE, IOWA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support …
Cherokee County's ISU Extension office has a new youth coordinator, and she's a familiar face. Madison Stief, a 2022 Cherokee Washington High School graduate and Cherokee native, has returned home to …
The annual Cherokee County awards banquet was held earlier this month at the Cherokee Community Center. Many 4-Hers, volunteers, and leaders were recognized for all of their time, work, and …
Cherokee County Pork Queen Allie Kruse competed at the Iowa Pork Congress in late January for a position on the 2025 Iowa Pork Leadership Team. The IPPA Youth Leadership Team contest evaluates …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin and Devin Lux of Cherokee 2024 Master Pork Producers. The award recognizes pork producers nominated by their peers for their contributions …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Steven Doeden of Cleghorn the 2024 Pork All American. The award recognizes pork producers under 40 who have previously received the Master Pork …
Aaron Hinkeldey, a master pork producer from Aurelia, was recognized at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines for completing the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy. The program, which …
Iowa PBS will celebrate the 50th season of its agricultural news and analysis program, "Market to Market," with a live podcast recording at the Cherokee County Agriculture Show on Feb. 11 at 11:30 …
The 30th annual Cherokee County Ag Show is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Little Sioux Event Center, 201 Linden Street. The event is hosted by the CAEDC Agri-Business …
Art Cullen, editor and publisher, said that the move had been considered for some time. Threats of tariffs on Canadian newsprint prompted the decision. Tariffs could increase printing costs by more than 20%. The tariff was suspended for 30 days, but Cullen said the handwriting was already on the wall.
Quad County Corn Processors is shut down indefinitely, as the ethanol plant’s board of directors is exploring a sale. Quad County CEO Delayne Johnson told the Storm Lake Times Pilot …
Cherokee Supt. Tom Ryherd plans to stay with Cherokee after a failed bid for the superintendent position in Pocahontas. In an email sent to parents last week, Ryherd acknowledged …