Cherokee County Pork Queen Allie Kruse competed at the Iowa Pork Congress in late January for a position on the 2025 Iowa Pork Leadership Team. The IPPA Youth Leadership Team contest evaluates …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin and Devin Lux of Cherokee 2024 Master Pork Producers. The award recognizes pork producers nominated by their peers for their contributions …
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Steven Doeden of Cleghorn the 2024 Pork All American. The award recognizes pork producers under 40 who have previously received the Master Pork …
Aaron Hinkeldey, a master pork producer from Aurelia, was recognized at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines for completing the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy. The program, which …
Iowa PBS will celebrate the 50th season of its agricultural news and analysis program, "Market to Market," with a live podcast recording at the Cherokee County Agriculture Show on Feb. 11 at 11:30 …
The 30th annual Cherokee County Ag Show is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Little Sioux Event Center, 201 Linden Street. The event is hosted by the CAEDC Agri-Business …
Art Cullen, editor and publisher, said that the move had been considered for some time. Threats of tariffs on Canadian newsprint prompted the decision. Tariffs could increase printing costs by more than 20%. The tariff was suspended for 30 days, but Cullen said the handwriting was already on the wall.
Quad County Corn Processors is shut down indefinitely, as the ethanol plant’s board of directors is exploring a sale. Quad County CEO Delayne Johnson told the Storm Lake Times Pilot …
Cherokee Supt. Tom Ryherd plans to stay with Cherokee after a failed bid for the superintendent position in Pocahontas. In an email sent to parents last week, Ryherd acknowledged …
The Fire Chiefs unanimously voted for a burn ban to be placed within Cherokee County effective at NOON today. This prohibits open burning without prior approval from the Chief of your jurisdiction. IF burning trash, please ensure you have it in a covered or protected container to prevent blowing embers.
Ring in the new year with a new annual pass to the Licklider Shooting Complex! If you had a 2024 annual pass, it has now expired and you must purchase a new pass for 2025. Passes cost $40 and …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors received a $5.04 million bid to resurface F Avenue, a-third lower than the county engineer’s estimate. Croell Inc. of Mason City submitted a …
The Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission has a vacancy for one new member beginning immediately due to the retirement of a current commissioner. The new member will be appointed to serve …
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors tabled action Tuesday on accepting the resignations of two long-serving board members and appointing replacements, citing concerns about the process for …
A judge dismissed a lawsuit over an area on Maple Street that was claimed to be a parking lot. Cherokee County District Court Judge Andy Smith dismissed Debra Reiter’s lawsuit …
The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department announces the 2025 Jazz Band Contest winners from the event, held Jan. 23 and 24, at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on the Estherville …
Monthly Blood Donation 'Thank-You': "I cannot say thank you enough for your generous donation! It has saved my husband after an extremely traumatic health emergency. Please know that we recognize …
A minority shareholder of the defunct Holzhauer Motors agreed to pay Citizens First National Bank of Storm Lake $500,000 in connection with a …
Cullen: “We are heartsick. It was a long time coming.” The Aurelia Star will cease publication, effective Feb. 1, marking the demise of another small town newspaper.
