Statewide rainfall during the month of June exceeded expected averages and carried over into July. According to the latest water summary update published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on July 10, drought and dryness remained practically unchanged until …
A judge granted Farmers State Bank of Marcus the authority to sell the former Harley Davidson building on North Second Street via sheriff sale. Cherokee County District Court Judge Shayne …
This year’s Cherokee County Fair is adding something fresh to the lineup: Canines in the Clouds, a traveling stunt dog show featuring a team of rescue dog athletes performing throughout the …
The Cherokee County Fair returns July 12–20 with a familiar mix of tradition, community, and summertime fun. This year’s theme, “Lasso Your Legacy,” is a nod to the …
The 2025 Cherokee County Fair Queen crowning will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 4 p.m. on the Cherokee State Bank Plaza Stage. Crowning by 2024 Cherokee County Fair Queen, Aubrey Kannegieter …
Introduction and crowning of 2025 Little Miss Cherokee County will be held Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. on the Cherokee State Bank Plaza Stage.
Don’t miss the Small Town Smoke Show coming up Saturday, July 12 in Quimby. This first-ever event will feature a car show from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and barbecue cook-off from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The official judging of …
Nearly 1,190 customers were without power in Cherokee proper and Cherokee County this morning following high winds that damaged power infrastructure. As of 10 a.m., 23% of MidAmerican customers …
State Senator Lynn Evans announced Tuesday that he will not be entering the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District seat. Instead, the Aurelia Republican says he will seek re-election to his …
Cherokee Community School District is among eight schools awarded over $2 million in grants by the Iowa Department of Education last week to create therapeutic classrooms. The aim of the grant is to help schools create …
Jolene Puhrmann pleaded guilty to four felonies in connection with forged checks and thefts from vendors in her antique store in the 900 block of North Second Street. Puhrmann, 61, pleaded guilty to …
Another pair of former shareholders of the defunct Holzhauer Motors of Cherokee settled with Citizens First National Bank of Storm Lake. The Storm Lake bank dismissed its claims against …
Law enforcement seized household items and drug paraphernalia from a Cherokee mobile home in connection with an alleged sexual assault against a minor. Cherokee police executed a search …
Clarence “Pudge” Rasmus put his handiwork on display July 4th at the Star Spangled Spectacular in Storm Lake. He takes spoons and forks, which he finds at thrift stores and flea markets, …
Richard Hammond, a Cherokee man charged with first-degree murder and released on bond, was arrested again early this month after he allegedly violated court no-contact orders by stalking a protected party in the murder case. Hammond was charged with …
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has yet to tell the City of Cherokee how many flood-damaged houses it will help pay to demolish. The city has appraised over …
On Saturday, June 28, the Cherokee County Commission of Veterans Affairs (CCCVA) presented it Annual Veterans Appreciation Day to honor those who have served in the United States armed forces. The …
The Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission is finalizing arrangements for the burial of early European settlers that were discovered near town almost two years ago. Last week, the Cherokee …
