The Illinois Central Railroad Depot lit up in red, white and blue last week as the community marked the nation’s 250th birthday and the 130th anniversary of the historic structure. For seven …
No cost to taxpayers The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors gave Emergency Manager Justin Pritts the go-ahead to renovate the county’s Lake Street building, including a museum housing …
Money to be used for new library elevator Sand isn’t worth much on its own. But when artistry and talent combine, something as simple as grains of colored sand in a bottle can be worth …
Alta City Council members were split over next year’s wages and an appointment to the Board of Adjustment on Monday. Council members were extremely hesitant to call a vote on a resolution …
Special prosecutor mum on case’s merits A judge suppressed evidence the Cherokee County Sheriff seized in connection with the arrest of a Meriden man who was accused of incest last February, …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the planning phases of a study that’d assess flood mitigation along the Little Sioux River, which inundated Cherokee and Sioux Rapids in the late summer of …
A first-of-its-kind community event is taking shape in Cherokee, where organizers are planning a weekend designed to bring together schools, local organizations and residents for an experience under …
In a small country kitchen just outside Cherokee, Liza Parker is baking more than cookies and cinnamon rolls. She’s creating a sense of belonging for people who often feel left out of dessert …
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) held a meeting with employees at Lopez Dorada Foods in Cherokee this week as part of his annual 99 county meetings across Iowa. The group discussed a range of …
Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including measures restricting access to abortion-inducing medication, increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways and limiting future governors’ powers during public health and disaster emergencies. July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year, is the default date for new laws to […]
Invenergy official asks supervisors: open for business or junk science? The Cherokee County Zoning Commission is considering tripling its setback between wind turbines and public right of …
The City of Aurelia is planning to build a new water tower and well house. In 2024, Aurelia tabbed engineering firm ISG to review the city’s aging water infrastructure. A preliminary …
Invenergy official asks supervisors: open for business or junk science? The Cherokee County Zoning Commission is considering tripling its setback between wind turbines and public right of …
The environmental group Food & Water Watch is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to supply requested information about a nitrate assessment. Food & Water Watch allege the “apparently scuttled” assessment would have provided EPA with the research necessary to update drinking water standards for nitrate and nitrite. The group alleges the current […]
Hidden in Iowa’s bedrock could be resources with the potential to launch a lucrative, clean energy economy in the state, but researchers say state actions and corporate interests are burying the ability of others to explore further. Iowa Geological Survey, Iowa State University and Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials are collaborating to explore — […]
No layoffs in Marcus from 2026 cuts, CEO says AgState announced it’s no longer receiving corn at its Marcus location effective Sept. 1. A statement the company released last week …
The Aurelia Fire Department’s seven-year dream of a new home was finally realized last Thursday. Equipment was moved across the street to new fire station at 101 Myrtle St. “There are still …
A new creature has appeared on the Kiwanis Walking Path on the east edge of Aurelia. It’s a fire-breathing dragon created by Kiwanian/farmer/artist Denny Allen, the man responsible for the …
