New property owner, RJ Thomas, open to research, wants to protect it for future generations — Native people believed supernatural powers moved the Pilot Rock to its perch overlooking the Little …
Lawsuit moved to federal court — Two Cherokee sheriff’s deputies sued for mistakenly entering 510 N. Fifth St. without a warrant last December claimed in federal court that qualified …
Following significant hurdles stemming from record-breaking floods in June, the Cherokee Skate Park officially opened Saturday in front of over 100 kids and parents eager to break in the ramps. …
Representatives with Lopez Dorada announced plans to add 100 jobs at its Cherokee meat processing plant on Hwy. 59 after a $45 million expansion to the plant’s southwest corner. …
River Valley Community Schools kicked off homecoming week on Monday, September 23rd with a taco bar sponsored by the Booster Club. Then a pep rally was held on the football field with the …
By: Alyssa Harper Feed the Farmer is a program that is provided by MMCRU FFA. Being a part of FFA for many years, the goal is to give back to the community and provide meals for those who …
Today's vehicles are loaded with new technology, and it feels like there's something new every month. Even in the most basic models, features that once seemed far-fetched—cameras, sensors, …
Six Appeal Vocal Band, based out of the Twin Cities, performed Saturday night at the Rosemary Clausen Center in Holstein. Fun fact: Jordan Roll, pictured fifth from the left, is married to the …
This month’s Healthy Hero Award winner is Josue Cortez De La O. He is an involved and accomplished student who excels not only in Physical Education but his core classes as well. Josue’s …
MMCRU Cheerleading By: MMCRU Andrea Torhus This years’ football cheerleaders at MMCRU have been keeping the spirits high during the Friday Night Lights. Allissa Rupp, a junior at …
Brent Wolterman of Alley Cat Tattoo has an unusual advertising vehicle – a 1950 Ford pickup. The vintage cab sits on a S10 chassis. With its Chevy 350 engine, this truck runs at a reasonable …
LifeServe Blood Center would like to thank the community of Cherokee for hosting a blood drive on September 26th, 2024. A total of 45 units of blood were collected, saving & potentially …
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about “pig-butchering” scams. Pig-butchering scams are long cons that occur when con artists connect with someone …
Teacher Spotlight: Kendra Knapp By Brooklyn Miller and Raegan Hill Mrs. Kendra Knapp is the Physical Science teacher at MMCRU High School. Knapp has been teaching for 15 years. She started …
Connections Area Agency on Aging has teamed up with USAging and Ring on a new community initiative to help older adults maintain their independence and quality of life as they age. Ring is donating …
Winterhof Guernseys, Aurelia, participated in the Open Dairy Show at the 2024 Clay County Fair. Pictured is Winterhof Landon Jackie, champion of the Guernsey Show, with Renae Groen at the …
PRIMGHAR, Iowa – The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country will celebrate …
Cherokee Regional Hospice is excited to welcome world-renowned physician, author, and public advocate, Ira Byock, M.D. to Cherokee, Iowa. Dr. Byock will be giving an inspiring presentation intended …
Farmers upstream of the Des Moines region are eligible for cover crop incentives as part of state legislation to improve water quality in central Iowa. The expanded incentive program, which Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Monday, is the“first of several” conservation initiatives in the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program rolling out over the […]
Zach Lahn, a businessman and farmer, won the Republican nomination for Iowa governor Tuesday with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and the three other GOP hopefuls conceding the race. Auditor Rob Sand, the only candidate to appear on the Democratic primary ballot, quickly secured his spot Tuesday as his party’s nominee to become Iowa governor in […]