Alexander Wells, son of Keith and Maylissa Wells of Cherokee, officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, becoming one of the select few Scouts to achieve the highest rank …
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) District Committee recently made a donation to support updates and improvements to the cattle barn at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, helping enhance …
The Cherokee Community School District Board of Directors approved a bid from South Sioux City-based H&R Construction for an addition to and renovation of Washington High School. The …
New Cherokee Schools Superintendent Jeff Siebersma says his first priority is learning the district as he begins his new role. Despite this being Siebersma's first time stepping into the role of …
“Our fair went really well,” said Cherokee County Secretary Fair Manager Chris Nelson, “considering the heat and the economy.” Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s made cool drinks on the …
A Nemaha man and former employee of Corteva Agriscience’s soybean production facility in Aurelia sued the company and its managers, alleging he was fired for having rheumatoid arthritis. …
The Cherokee Community School District Board of Directors approved a bid from South Sioux City-based H&R Construction for an addition to and renovation of Washington High School. The …
A year passed since Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand came to Storm Lake or Cherokee to campaign. Last July, he visited Smokin’ …
A slowing real estate market in Storm Lake has halted plans for a second phase of condominiums next to Sunrise Pointe Golf Course, according to the development’s owner. Shawn Foutch, the …
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office was contacted by Tristan Pugi, who is a student from Estonia, attending the TTK University of Applied Sciences in Estonia, and is working his way through college. …
Tipping fees a 'better business model' than assessments, landfill chair says The primary garbage hauler in Cherokee says garbage collection fees will rise nearly $3 a month as a result of the …
A judge signed off on a Reinbeck bank’s foreclosure request of Quad County Corn Processors, whom the bank alleged defaulted on a combined $19 million in loans that were issued five years ago and …
Randy & Kay Jipp from Aurelia IA are the July Kiwanis Yard of the Month Recipients!! They have many Beautiful Blooming Flowers that add so much Beauty to their acreage just a few miles north of …
Saturday, July 18 Water Wonders 10:00 a.m. – Noon Little Sioux Park, Hwy. 31 S, Correctionville Are you interested in learning more about the creatures that live in our lakes and …
Cherokee Middle School had its parking lot area paved this past week.
Northwest Iowa Community College’s footprint continues to grow. NCC’s main campus on the west edge of Sheldon continues to thrive with record-breaking enrollment in August with 2,009 …
After decades of family leadership, Denny’s Service Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing is entering a new chapter. The long‑running business at 217 W. Maple St. in Cherokee has been …
Sam Schmillen prepares a sheep for the Cherokee County Fair Wednesday, opening day for the five-day event. Don’t miss all the fun from barrel racing Friday night to an Ugly Cake Contest Saturday. …
Sunset over Queen Ann’s Lace in Cherokee County. Photo by David Tallman
With more turbines on the horizon, zoning commission aims to pump brakes The Cherokee County Zoning Commission hiked setbacks for commercial wind turbines, following the lead from neighboring …