Aurelia News

As part of gearing up for the 2012 Larrabee Quasquicentennial, the town is bringing back an "oldie but goodie." After a 12-year absence, "Larrabee Fun Day" returns today.

High winds - A powerful thunderstorm rolled through Cherokee County early on the morning of June 18, 2009, leaving downed trees and branches in its wake.

Collin Christensen of Cherokee watches his approach shot to the green while qualifying last weekend for the 75th annual Sioux Valley Amateur Men's Match-Play Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Cherokee Golf & Country Club.

What does the number 180,100 mean to the World War II veterans from Cherokee County? It means that the veterans were part of that number of World War II veterans who have gone on the Honor Flights from across America since the program began in 2005.

Flag salute - Members of VFW Post 2253 stand at attention at the gravesite of Civil War veteran William S. Gano.

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met with Mark Cory of Ahler & Cooney Law, and Scott Stevenson of Ruan Securities, on Tuesday.

The Aurelia School Board met for its regular monthly session on Monday evening, and State Representative Dan Huseman was present to give Board members his impression of this year's Legislative session.

Group favors future sharing with Cherokee District AURELIA - The Aurelia School Board met for a Board Retreat last week to discuss ongoing issues.

Plans have been finalized for three area Memorial Day celebrations. Cherokee The VFW Memorial Day Schedule begins on Saturday at 7 a.m. when they will put their big flagpoles up at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Chillin' - Aurelia grads, including Aaron Bruce and Shelby Dierenfield , faced a stiff wind in the receiving line after the ceremony Sunday.

The "Showcase on Education" at the monthly meeting of the Aurelia School Board on Monday May 11 spotlighted the "Senior Portfolio," which has been a requirement for Aurelia High School students for the last several years.

Pictured left to right, Olivia Dagel, Kelsey Hockenson, and Noah Kremer - the fourth grade winners of the Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest.

Aurelia senior music students. left to right, Jordan Glawe, Ashley Kruse, and Kyle and Kayla Bruns, were saluted at Thursday's music program.

Gary Chase Fire Chief of the Cherokee Fire and Rescue is pictured giving a helping hand to Braydon Clyde who is pictured using a fire extinguisher to put out a small blaze.

The Aurelia School Board approved salary and benefit packages for the 2009-2010 school year at their meeting Monday evening.

The Cherokee Parks and Recreation Department has announced the date for the annual Hershey Youth Track and Field Meet.

"Scouting for Food" is Scouting's community stewardship project aimed at addressing the problem of hunger in the community in which we live and work.

The 14th Annual Cherokee County Recognition Banquet held March 14th, 2009 was a great success, with a record-breaking crowd.

Just getting started in farming can be hard, starting with little capital and building on knowledge.

Some months ago the Times had an account of the stealing of a team buggy and harness from the farm of Sam Rigby south of Aurelia.