The 2025 Communications class at CWHS was busy creating ads for businesses around and in the Cherokee Community. Students were proud to partner with the Cherokee Chronicle Times on this …
Marcus’ Ames Auto Body owner Todd Ames has a fascination with automobiles that extends far beyond collision repair. He recalls that he’s been around cars his whole life, noting that his …
Two major roadblocks remain before Iowa lawmakers can pass the state’s budget and end the 2025 legislative session — pipelines and paraeducator pay, among a few other spending priorities.
The Cherokee Symphony invites the community to offer suggestions for their upcoming 70th season. Conductor Ted Hallberg requests that submissions include specific pieces, music genres, suggestions …
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Petty Officer 1st Class Julianne Thompson, a native of Cherokee, serves the U.S. Navy as a mortician assigned to Navy and Marine Corps Mortuary (NAVMARMORT) at Naval Station …
On the heels of Gov. Kim Reynolds announcing that she doesn’t intend to run for another term, State Sen. Mike Bousselot is exploring a run for governor. The Ankeny Republican has …
Cherokee County landowner Niels Lundsgaard looks forward to the prospect of a utility scale solar farm on his land, saying that the proposed Maple River …
Renovations to the state’s Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders in Cherokee are scheduled to be completed by this fall. During their quarterly citizens advisory meeting last …
A Cherokee man pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography in a Sioux City federal court. Roger Strickland, 62, pleaded guilty to the two felony counts ...
After three days of trial and less than an hour of deliberation, a Buena Vista County jury agreed to indefinitely confine Josie Smith to the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders.
The Cherokee School Board approved pay increases for certified and support staff, directors and administrators during a special meeting last Monday. Board member Jared Barkley was …
Cherokee County’s latest grapple with a tightened budget could force Sheriff Derek Scott to cut staff or face a hiring freeze, potentially jeopardizing 24-hour sheriff's patrols and the …
Cherokee Area Economic Development is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to complete a Laborshed employment study for Cherokee, IA. …
The Cherokee County Zoning Commission is likely to move forward with a solar ordinance that would all but eliminate the future of utility scale solar projects in the county. During their meeting …
Members of the Cherokee Chamber Leadership group toured the state capitol in Des Moines on Wed. April 16. The group, including Chamber Director Cory Ege, Kayla Koch from CRMC, Wendy Ivarson from …
Washta woman uninjured in collision at stop sign A Washta woman was uninjured Friday morning when her minivan was rear-ended at a Cherokee County intersection, the sheriff's office reported. …
The Cherokee Fire Department worked alongside the Cherokee Parks Department to burn off several areas across town. This promotes healthy growth of grass lands. Several areas are Native Grass and …
The Cherokee City Council approved site plans from Kading Properties of Urbandale to build 84 townhomes near Rock Island Avenue before 2028. The development and property management company …
