The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed new regulations that could significantly impact Cherokee County’s fire departments. Cherokee Fire Chief Casey …
Cherokee County Sheriff Derek Scott and Jackie Stephens, a former deputy, are embroiled in an employment dispute that has spurred litigation. Stephens, a deputy who worked at the …
After speeding through Aurelia, a Storm Lake man was transported to the Cherokee County Jail for allegedly having a marijuana blunt in his car. Law enforcement with the Cherokee County …
Iowans should expect to see further property tax law changes brought up in the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers said Tuesday at the Greater Des Moines Partnership legislative leadership breakfast. …
The 25th annual lighted Christmas parade will head down Main Street this Thursday, Dec. 5. Sarah Tracy, an employee of the Iowa DOT, has been named this year’s grand marshal and winner of the …
Marcus Chamber of Commerce is holding their Hometown Christmas on Dec. 14 beginning with a lighted parade at 5:15 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday crafts, a festival …
The American Legion Auxiliary Post #486 of Cleghorn delivered dictionaries to third-grade students Nov. 6. The organization does this for the third-grade students at MMCRU in Marcus every year. This …
Bella Gunn The December Reader of the Month is Bella Gunn. Her favorite books include “The One and Only Ivan” and “The One and Only Bob.” She also enjoys reading the …
The holiday season is sweeter when you save lives with LifeServe Blood Center. This winter, while you're baking cookies, building snowmen, and staying cozy, don’t forget the gift that truly …
(December 4, 2024) - Keep Iowa Beautiful awards three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. These annual scholarships honor …
The Cherokee City Council approved a library employee’s request to offer partially reimbursed memberships to the city wellness program for all regular city part-time workers. The …
The Cherokee Special Olympics bowling team traveled to Omaha to compete in their state competition at Maple Lanes bowling alley. The state competition houses the athletes that advanced from the area …
Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a re-opening of the state’s Child Care Business Incentive (CCBI) Grant, which supports projects from Iowa businesses that expand child care options for …
(Des Moines, IA) – Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born November 11 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a …
KTIV’s First Alert, Meteorologist, Jacob Howard, paid CES 2nd grade classrooms a visit on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The students learned about the causes of many types of weather. Some interesting …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a virtual public meeting to update the public on statewide chronic wasting disease surveillance and management efforts. The meeting is …
The Cherokee County Treasurer maintains that appointment-based driver’s license services is necessary. Treasurer Jodi Mongan and her deputy, Deb Stevenson, spoke before the County Board of …
Sheriff Derek Scott approached the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Nov. 26 to again request 12% raises for his employees at the Law Enforcement Center next year. The supervisors will consider …
Cherokee Community Theater is preparing to present the beloved holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” over the next two weekends. The show features over thirty cast members, many of whom …
A Cherokee man was sentenced to three years in a federal prison for possessing thousands of images and hundreds of videos of explicit content involving children. U.S. District Court Judge …