A retirement coffee honoring outgoing supervisors Rick Mongan and Duane Mummert will be held Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in the courtroom of the Cherokee County Courthouse. Mongan …

A Cherokee woman was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors for allegedly driving while intoxicated and with two kids in the vehicle.  Kasondra Drefke, 51, was taken into custody on …

Two Cherokee couples are embroiled in a legal battle over an alleged dog attack that one resident claims could be solved with stricter city regulations on dogs running at large.  Drake …

A jury will be empaneled next November to hear Citizens First National Bank’s lawsuit against Holzhauer Motors’ shareholders, alleging they owe $5.1 million on a loan on which the defunct …

Congratulations to Ava Agnew, Mariana Diaz-Hernandez, and Miriam Riggert for being selected to participate in the Drake Honor Band December 6th and 7th. During this two day festival students develop …

Do-it-yourself food gifts are unique expressions of warmth and connection with a personal touch. When crafted with health in mind, they become even more meaningful, offering both nourishment and joy. …

WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax season approaches, the IRS encourages all taxpayers to take an important step to safeguard their identity by signing up for an Identity Protection Personal …

(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College is soaring to new heights with a recent $493,657 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Pilot Workforce Development Grant …

Cherokee, IA – AgState is proud to reflect on a successful year, despite facing numerous challenges posed by unpredictable weather, lower commodity prices, and personal losses caused by …

The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently named Tracy Renken, Hy-Vee, Inc., as the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year at its annual Management Conference. Maintenance professionals play a …

Adam Miller was invested as a district court judge last Friday.  The longtime Cherokee lawyer is the first judge appointed to the bench since the 1970s. Gov. Kim Reynolds tabbed Miller Oct. …

Lucas: “It’s going to be a tight year” The Cherokee City Council voted to increase wages for city employees by 1.5% for the next fiscal year, a lower rate than previous years …

Casey Herwig was released from prison earlier this month. Cherokee County District Court Judge Charles Borth approved a request from Herwig’s attorney, Justin Reininger, to release Herwig …

Mrs. James’ Class Dear Santa,  Merry Christmas. How is Mrs. Clause doing? I want a Barbie house, a toy Barbie car, and barbies. Are the elves tired yet? Your friend, Paige …

By Patience Nissen-Teepe and Autumn Sanow On December 4th, the MMCRU students and staff were asked to wear pink for one of our teachers, Mrs. Kendra Knapp. Knapp was diagnosed with breast/lung …

Monthly Blood Donation 'Thank-You': "Dear donor, I am thankful for your sacrifice so my liver cancer surgery could be successful. I prayed for you and thank you from the bottom of my heart." For …

Sioux City —Need a break from the hustle of the season? Do you want to spend some time in nature? Then, join the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on Saturday, December 14th for Winter Fun Day from …

A juvenile who made a "verbal threat" at Aurelia Elementary and the Alta-Aurelia Middle School has been taken into custody by Aurelia police following a brief school lockdown. Students and staff …

Come join in these special events that are part of Aurelia’s Enchanted Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Aurelia Commercial Club will host its annual soup dinner at the Aurelia …