The Alta-Aurelia School district has hired former Alta High School teacher Sherri Anderson to serve as the Alta Elementary principal for the 2025-26 school year. During Monday night’s …
USDA confirms H5N1 case in commercial turkey flock
Eagle Watching Leads to Two-Vehicle Crash The Cherokee County Sheriff's office responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1:10pm on the River Road near 550th …
The Alta-Aurelia school board plans to secure a contractor for the district’s new athletic facility with a bidding date set for the end of the month. In Tuesday’s meeting, the …
The 20th Annual Cherokee Education Foundation dinner is quickly approaching. The event will be Saturday, March 1, at the Little Sioux Event Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Whiskey Throttle is catering …
A judge ordered Matthew and Abby Harding to pay just under $3,000 to another Cherokee couple who accused the Hardings’ two German shepherds of attacking their small dog in August. Cherokee …
Another lawyer wants to part ways with Dan Winchell. Sam Marks of Des Moines asked judges in Buena Vista and Cherokee County district courts to approve his withdrawal from representing …
Cherokee Rodeo, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting agriculture and youth education, has announced its scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 22. The second annual event will …
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on two of the United States’ top trading partners were reversed on Tuesday, a relief for farmers in Iowa. On Saturday, the President signed executive …
Cherokee County Sheriff Derek Scott is advocating for state funding for patients at the Cherokee Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders who are jailed in Cherokee County. Sheriff Scott …
Many local residents have enjoyed the large group of eagles that has been wintering in the area. Did you know a large group of eagles is also called a convocation, congress or army? In the winter, …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2025-02 at its Tuesday meeting, awarding the contract for the F Avenue Project to Croell, Inc. of Mason City. Croell, a …
Alta-Aurelia Superintendent Denny Olhausen shared a first look of the new athletic facility in a statement to district and community members Wednesday. Last month, the school board held a public …
Shane Bellefy and Ray Mullins continue questioning the status quo in the Cherokee County courthouse. The freshmen county supervisors on Tuesday expressed concerns over filling vacancies on the …
On Jan. 18, Special Olympics athlete Lee Cates competed in the area competition in Sioux Center at Dordt University. Cates was selected to carry the Special Olympics flag during the opening …
Cherokee Washington High School Speechletes held their home show on Saturday, Feb. 1. Students were able to perform for friends and family. 21 groups performed at districts in late January where 18 …
The Cherokee and Buena Vista County Extension offices will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners on March 27, 2025. The program will help attendees understand their …
CLIVE, IOWA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support …
Cherokee County's ISU Extension office has a new youth coordinator, and she's a familiar face. Madison Stief, a 2022 Cherokee Washington High School graduate and Cherokee native, has returned home to …
The annual Cherokee County awards banquet was held earlier this month at the Cherokee Community Center. Many 4-Hers, volunteers, and leaders were recognized for all of their time, work, and …