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State to provide temporary homes for Cherokee flood victims

Two months have passed since Cherokee was inundated by the Little Sioux River. As of Tuesday night, five families are still staying in motels because their houses can’t be lived in. …

County Engineer Tracy and successor Puhrmann give updates on construction

County Engineer Sarah Tracy and her successor, Kelly Puhrmann, provided an update on current and upcoming road construction projects during the Sept. 10 Board of Supervisors meeting. The Pitcher …

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office co-hosts animal crimes training class with Humane Society

Sheriff Derek Scott receives the Humane Law Enforcement Award from HSUS Iowa State Director Preston Moore.

On Thursday, Sept. 5, officers from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies completed an animal crimes investigations course called Animal Cruelty …

2023 census estimate: SL, Cherokee, Spencer, Aurelia see small growth

Storm Lake and Cherokee slightly grew over the last three years while their surrounding exurbs erased that growth during that time, according to a Storm Lake Times Pilot review of recently released …

2024 Dr. Robert J. Martin Memorial Football Game Awards

Front row from left: Emily Haselhoff, Jana Timmerman, Susie Haselhoff, Sophia McLoughlin and Kaylie Martin. Back: Adam Timmerman, Jim Haselhoff, Luke McLoughlin, Jim Martin and Rachelle Martin.
The second Dr. Robert J. Martin Memorial Football Game was last Friday night, and two awards were given: the Distinguished Service Award and the Cherokee Football Humble Leader Award.  Jana …

Illinois investment bank tabbed to run Holzhauer

Holzhauer Motors and two of its Ford franchisees tabbed Moglia Advisors of Schaumberg, Ill., to “manage and control all activities” of the three dealerships, which filed for bankruptcy …

Ogle chosen for 2024 Watershed Coordinator of the Year 

Erin Ogle has been named the 2024 Watershed Coordinator of the Year.

Water quality professional Erin Ogle has been named the 2024 Watershed Coordinator of the Year for her program that not only improves water quality, but also supports local businesses in Cherokee …

‘Pride Pump’ raises over $7.5K for booster club

The Country Store in Cherokee is the home of the “Pride Pump,” a gas pump that donates two cents per gallon sold back to the athletics booster club. During the entire month of September …

Farm Times
New Heritage Farm sign in front of acreage on land . On left, Kyle and Lorna Kohn. On right, Jim and Bonnie Kohn.

The Kohn Family Heritage Farm

The Iowa State Fair Heritage Farm Program is a prestigious recognition that honors families who have maintained ownership of the same farmland for a …
Here is the family again, as they host the annual Harold King Memorial Tractor Ride.  They are standing in front of the late Harold King’s Farmall 450 which he bought new in the late 1950s. This is the lead tractor in the annual ride. It also pulls a trolley for people who want to participate in the ride, but don't have a tractor. The event was initiated in 2016 and travels a different 50-60 mile route each year. Coffee and donuts in the morning and lunch at noon, organized by Marilyn and her daughters, make this outing special. Proceeds from the ride fund scholarships for young people going into the field of ag. Front row, from left: Harold’s daughter Denise King, wife Marilyn King, and daughter Julie Langner.  Back: grandson Daniel Langner; grandson Kirk Langner; president, coordinator and safety director of the ride son Kevin King and son Jeff King.

Kings cherish long family history of Heritage Farm

Each Heritage and Century Farm Award represents a dedicated Iowa farm family with a story and a history. Such is the case with the King farm north of Schaller, a Heritage Farm, established in …
Cherokee students on the 2024 5th Grade farm tour.

2024 Annual 5th Grade Farm Tour

A Cherokee County tradition that is several decades old was repeated on Sept. 10 when area fifth graders participated in a countywide tour of farms and agri-businesses. The Cherokee Chamber …
News

Celebrate the Foundation of America

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 …

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is a Call to Action

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected. …

Iowa unveils child care availability website

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its kind-in-the-nation, website called Iowa Child Care Connect ( childcareconnect.iowa.gov ) to help Iowans more easily find child care …
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Obituaries
Donna Mae Miller
DONNA MAE MILLER, 79, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. There will be no services.  The Boothby Funeral Home is …
Joey K. Dyslin
Joey Dyslin was born to Floyd and Fern (Loving) Dyslin on May 26, 1949 in Cherokee, Iowa. He graduated from Washington High School in Cherokee with the class of 1967. He received a B.A. in Ministry …
Allee Bridget Gentry
ALLEE BRIDGET GENTRY, 74, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed peacefully from this life in the early morning of September 16, 2024, after a steady decline in health.  She took her last breath with her …
Deanna L. Zubrod
DEANNA L. ZUBROD, 84, of Sutherland, Iowa, formerly of rural Cleghorn, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Careage Hills Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will …
Donna L. Wilkie
DONNA L. WILKIE, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, …
Sports

Friday Night Lights: Week 3

Cherokee hosted Ridge View for their homecoming game tonight where the Braves took a 25-13 victory to  rise to 3-0. All the scoring happened in the first half, as the Braves were the first …

Braves win home opener over Rebels

The Cherokee football team hosted Sioux Central for their home opening game on Friday and took a 31-12 victory. Cherokee scored late in the first quarter with a four yard run by junior …

Ranked Braves notch 10th win this season

EMMETSBURG - The Class 3A #8-ranked Cherokee volleyball team traveled to take on Emmetsburg on Thursday and won in straight sets, 3-0, to rise to 10-1. The Braves took control of the match early …

Wolverine volleyball picks up pair of wins

The South O’Brien volleyball team took two wins this past week, first a home 3-0 victory over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn on Thursday before a 3-1 win at MMCRU on Tuesday. Against HMS, the …

Royals drop four, beat ranked Mustangs

The MMCRU volleyball team lost a road game to Class 2A #5 Hinton on Thursday before they competed at the Ridge View Classic on Saturday, and fell to South O’Brien at home on Tuesday. …

Opinion

Whether in State Government or at Home, a Deal is a Deal

A homeowner calls a contractor to complete a home renovation job, accepts the estimated price, and has the work done—only to get a bill for twice the agreed-upon price! But this one has a …

Project 2025 policies are on the Nov. 5 ballot

It’s becoming crystal clear the closer we get to the Nov. 5 presidential election, voters need to seriously check out the radical government reformation policies contained within Heritage …

U.S. ag exports continue to slide

When you set a record ag trade deficit for the third consecutive year, the decline isn’t an aberration or a coincidence. It is, in fact, growing proof that a key element of your national ag …

Perry school shooting report is still not available to public

The fatal school shootings in Perry in early January took place eight months ago. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has concluded its investigation of the tragic incident and turned …
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Births

Neythan Alexander Ibarra Nery

Karla Nery and Marcos Ibarra of Storm Lake are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Neythan Alexander Ibarra Nery. Neythan was born on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:54 pm. He weighed 8 pounds, …

Riley Evert Larsen

Meghan and Trever Larsen of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their new son, Riley Evert Larsen. Riley was born on Wednesday, August 28 at 9:45 pm. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 …

Ruthie Delilah Nee

Kyrstin and Peter Nee of Marcus are happy to announce the birth of their new daughter, Ruthie Delilah. Ruthie was born on Wednesday, August 21 at 2:46 am. She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. …

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