Kathy and I returned last Friday from three days in the Black Hills, communing with two of my graduate school former housemates and their spouses. It’s a reunion that takes place somewhere in … ...

Three candidates will be competing for two seats on the Alta-Aurelia School Board in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Tom Hinkeldey of Alta is seeking reelection while two newcomers hope to serve their ...

The chamber’s annual costume parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25. If your business or organization would like to participate in handing out candy to the trick or treaters, please email ...

Friday, September 26 was the Chamber Coffee for Cherokee County Veterans Affairs. Discussed was the purpose of the Cherokee County Commission of Veterans Affairs: The Purpose of our Commission … ...

MMCRU took down HMS 54-6 Alta-Aurelia fell to Hinton 48-0 Ridge View won 39-12 over MVAOCOU South O'Brien lost to Westwood 21-20 ...

Swezey’s Hamburger Shop, a once beloved restaurant in downtown Cherokee will welcome back customers as they plan to use it as a venue to host fundraisers for local community groups. The … ...

Cherokee police are investigating a Cherokee man who allegedly solicited nude photos of a 15-year-old girl and stole a Mazda SUV in February. Cherokee police seized an iPhone 12 and … ...

The Cherokee Symphony will be presenting its “Pops” concert on Sunday, October 26th at 4PM in the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center. This will be the 70th season of the Cherokee Symphony.

Jay R. Akin, 82, of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Jay was born on Aug. 4, 1943, the son of Jesse ...

CHEROKEE, IA – Jeff Hayes, President/CEO of North Star Community Credit Union, has been elected Board Chair of the Iowa ...

Chief Casey Carpenter petitions city to support station upgrades The Cherokee Fire Department is pushing for major upgrades to its outdated and overcrowded station. Chief Casey … ...

Those involved in the restoration of the pillars stand at the site. From left: Jim Adamson, Mick Samsel, Barb Busch Mott and Kerisa Pingel of Cherokee Historic Preservation Commission, Pat Jones, ...