September 17 began the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. …
For Steve White, building Preferred Auto Body in Cherokee wasn’t just a business decision — it was a commitment to the community that raised him. The Aurelia native and longtime auto body …
Important Information and Contest Rules The contest is open to any group, business, family or individual regardless of age. One entry per group, individual, or family. All Entry Forms must …
The Art Wall at Sanford Museum and Planetarium features paintings by Les Reu through the month of September. The Granger artist grew up in Donnellson, painting and drawing in his youth. In 2018, when …
The Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a Mental Health Resources Panel at the Cherokee WITCC Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 12-1 p.m. This event brings together …
Cherokee Public Library is preparing for its first major update to the main level in roughly 30 years, thanks to funding from the Library Foundation and outside grants. The project has been six …
Cherokee County approved a stopgap agreement for engineering services as it seeks a permanent replacement for former County Engineer Kelly Puhrmann. The county board of supervisors unanimously …
This time of year, bees along with hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to zinnias. Here, Mr. B gets a taste of the sweet nectar.
The public is invited to a special Meet & Greet at WITCC’s Cherokee campus on Monday, Sept. 14, from 3-4 p.m. WITCC is celebrating 30 years of the Cherokee campus, 60 years of Western Iowa Tech …
This year’s Cherokee History Week features an interesting lineup and will take visitors to Sanford Museum, Cherokee MHI Beacon Hollow Cemetery and the Cherokee Depot. The recognition of Pilot …
MMCRU High School will celebrate homecoming Sept. 14-18 with a week full of festivities. The 2026 homecoming court, front row: Aleah Lux, Gracie Schroeder, Ella Draper, Chloe Alesch and Brielle …
A South O’Brien Community School District teacher resigned in early August after the district placed her on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate online …
New seats, platforms, orchestra pit, sound booth for up to $150k in community fundraising Spurred by a committee that’s fundraising for improvements to the Cherokee Community Center’s …
Cherokee County approved a stopgap agreement for engineering services as it seeks a permanent replacement for former County Engineer Kelly Puhrmann. The county board of supervisors …
The stories held inside Iowa’s barns came into focus Sunday afternoon as visitors filled the Sanford Museum and Planetarium for Barnology 101, a program that traced the state’s agricultural past …
Families visiting Gillette Park will soon find a new reason to slow down along the trail, where a picture book unfolds one page at a time. After four years of planning, setbacks and searching for the …
The Washta Fire Department hosted a large crowd at their breakfast fundraiser held Sunday. Derek DeWitt and Kelsi Dalton, two members of the fire department were in charge of making omelets to order …
Cherokee's downtown lighting project received a major lift this week as Cherokee State Bank committed $25,000 and North Star Community Credit Union contributed $20,000, marking two of the largest …
Vickie Hill concluded Cherokee’s downtown had a problem after her dog ingested methamphetamine last month. Hill, a hairstylist …
Public input sought for trail amenities The Little Sioux River is moving toward one of the largest state water trail designations in Iowa history. After decades of local advocacy, …