Cherokee County News

Demo Derby - There was standing room only at the Demo Derby on Saturday July 12th at the Cherokee County Fair.

Spencer slipped two places, falling from Iowa's 30th largest city to No. 32 in population, according to estimates released July 10 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The process to fill four seats on the Cherokee County Extension Council has begun, says Don Avis, Cherokee County Extension Education Director.

The 2007 Cherokee Fair's Family Crafts Quilt will be auctioned off during the demolition derby on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Photo contributed It's time once again for the Cherokee County Fair's Family Crafts Quilt ...

Marcus native Tom Wurth's, now a Nashville recording artist, came back to Cherokee to perform at last year's Cherokee County Fair, and wil be returning again this year for an encore.

ORANGE CITY FIRE FIGHTERS REQUESTED HELP FROM THE LE MARS FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SPECIFICALLY THE AERIAL LADDER TRUCK ABOUT SIX LAST NIGHT.

The Cherokee County auditor's office reports that the Republican and Democratic party primary elections on June 3 totaled $11,881.55. This cost will increase slightly because publication costs for the Aurelia ...

Bonnie Ebel has resigned from her position as Cherokee County Auditor, effective at the end of this month.

Wayne's Memory Barn - Wayne Stellish stands outside the entrance of his Memory Barn.

If you have any information on this picture - or any that have run recently -please call the Cherokee County Archives at the library, 225-3498. Alexander Townsend Hisey, secular government exponent, and ...

If you recognize any of these young ladies, please call the Archives at the Cherokee Public Library at 225-3498. 100 years ago Iowa is becoming a cradleless state.

Michael "Mick" Bakker has thought about running for a Cherokee County Supervisor seat for a number of years.

Two candidates are competing for the Republican nomination for the position of Cherokee County Treasurer.

“Wind energy isn't as well-developed in Utah as here”

Here's another sign that wind energy is coming of age: Wind law is now piling up in court precedents and is being taught at law school. via Des Moines Register

“WE WILL BE COLLECTING SEEDS TO SEND OVER TO IRAQ FOR THEM TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD BECAUSE THAT WILL HELP AMERICAN TROOPS TO COME BACK EARLIER AND SOONER”

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER JASON VACURA ISSUED 18 PERMITS FOR 632-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CONSTRUCTION LAST MONTH. via KLEM-AM Le Mars

The coveted brass belt buckle, representative of being named a Master Pork Producer, has been presented to 11 Iowa pork producers. via Iowa Farmer Today

You can link directly to the sheriff's website by clicking here www.boonecountysheriffsoffice.com Wednesday, Jan. via Ogden Reporter

“This weekend, historically, has been the best business weekend for business owners in the area.”

LE MARS POLICE ARRESTED 35-YEAR-OLD JODY BRENT O'KEEFE ON CHARGES OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE. via KLEM-AM Le Mars

“He continually stands up for the people of Iowa and does tremendous work to move our state forward.”

Rep. Dan Huseman announced Thursday his intentions to seek his eigth-term in the Iowa House. via Le Mars Daily Sentinel

“This isn't the signal we need when many are talking about a possible recession”

Buena Vista County's unemployment rate saw a sharp increase last month, rising from 3.2 percent in November to 3.9 percent in December, nearly equalling the state average of 4 percent. via Storm Lake Pilot Tribune