Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about “pig-butchering” scams. Pig-butchering scams are long cons that occur when con artists connect with someone …

Connections Area Agency on Aging has teamed up with USAging and Ring on a new community initiative to help older adults maintain their independence and quality of life as they age. Ring is donating …

Winterhof Guernseys, Aurelia, participated in the Open Dairy Show at the 2024 Clay County Fair.  Pictured is Winterhof Landon Jackie, champion of the Guernsey Show, with Renae Groen at the …

PRIMGHAR, Iowa – The anticipation is building for this year’s National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country will celebrate …

Bonnie J. Lewis, 85, of Aurelia passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.  Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 30, at Aurelia First United Methodist …

UBI Aurelia gave $5,000 more for the new fire station fund at the Aurelia Fire Department Fundraiser golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21. Pictured are, left, Kent Ahnemann from UBI, and Mark …

Cherokee Regional Hospice is excited to welcome world-renowned physician, author, and public advocate, Ira Byock, M.D. to Cherokee, Iowa. Dr. Byock will be giving an inspiring presentation intended …

Many people were impacted by the Little Sioux River flood in June. Mother Nature definitely has her “hold my beer” moments and that was one of them. My heart goes out to those that lost …

If you’ve driven around Cherokee County, you’ve most likely seen the sculptures by Denny Allen, who recently shared his art at the Alta Community Library. There’s a moose …

Rebecca Sue Kracht, AKA Becky was my closest neighbor and friend from birth. This is her high school graduation photo from 1978. With beautiful naturally blonde hair, she wore the typical senior …

Aurelia Fire Department Station Fundraiser was held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Aurelia Golf Course. All proceeds will go to building the new fire station. Volunteers served a hungry crowd hamburgers, hot …

Tyler Sullivan visited the Aurelia Heritage Center on Saturday, September 21, and shared stories about his runs that have taken him to all but three counties in Iowa. Sullivan’s goal is to …

Recently UBI of Aurelia gave a $1,000 donation to the Aurelia Kiwanis for the addition to the Aurelia walking path. The picture was taken in front of a major attraction on the walking path. No one …

Alta-Aurelia Middle School has been honored with the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools award. This recognition, bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education, highlights schools that excel in …

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department is facing a staffing shortage, leaving the office undermanned but no less dedicated to serve. In recent months, the department has lost two deputies, a …

HERITAGE FARMS: Farm families who have owned at least 40 acres for 150 years or more were presented with the Heritage Farm Award at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. There are five Heritage farms in …

Russell and Beth Winterhof of Aurelia are among the 44 Iowa farmers receiving the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award at the Iowa State Fair this year. Russell has been a Cherokee County Soil …

Angel Barajas and Nora Peterson were crowned Alta-Aurelia homecoming king and queen before Thursday's volleyball match and celebrated in the homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 13.

Angel Barajas and Nora Peterson were crowned Alta-Aurelia homecoming king and queen during coronation festivities before the Warriors’ volleyball match last Thursday night.

In 1917, the Pilot Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution began its mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism locally. In 1955, the National DAR Society …