Lytton-area drainage project moves toward fall bids
A drainage improvement near Lytton is moving toward bidding after Calhoun and Sac county supervisors approved the project and a new outlet into Calhoun County Drainage District No. 2…
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Renaissance Faire decorations filled Farnhamville City Park on September 19
A Renaissance Faire organized by three area libraries…
Ramiform AI has proposed a $240 million AI data center in the Calhoun County Business Park as the county works to create zoning rules that would…
Lake City expects to plant more than 200 trees in residential areas this fall after securing another $30,000 Iowa Tree Planting Grant.
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South Central Calhoun is developing a plan for about $4.6 million in spending authority that the district could otherwise lose under a new state…
Lady Titans wrap up September at Panorama
South Central Calhoun traveled to Panorama on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for a volleyball quad against Greene County, Panorama and ACGC. The Lady Titans fell 2–0 in all three matches and are now 12–13 on the season.
Greene County defeated SCC 25–19, 25–10 in the…
Titans edged by Emmetsburg, 7-6
South Central Calhoun’s unbeaten start came to an end Friday, September 25, as the Titans fell 7-6 to Emmetsburg. Wet conditions made it difficult to handle the ball, and missed opport…
Lady Titans sweep both matches at Gowrie triangular
South Central Calhoun traveled to Gowrie on Thursday, September 24, and swept both matches of its volleyball triangular. The Lady Titans opened with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-15 win over Poca…
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Three libraries team up for Renaissance Faire
A Renaissance Faire organized by three area libraries drew an estimated 350 to 400 people to Farnhamville City Park on September 19. J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville, Farnhamville P…
$240 million data center proposed for Calhoun County
Ramiform AI has proposed a $240 million AI data center in the Calhoun County Business Park as the county works to create zoning rules that would govern the project if it moves forward.…
Lake City lands $30,000 grant for hundreds more trees
Lake City expects to plant more than 200 trees in residential areas this fall after securing another $30,000 Iowa Tree Planting Grant. The city is taking requests from property owners…
SCC plans for $4.6 million in spending authority before new state cap
South Central Calhoun is developing a plan for about $4.6 million in spending authority that the district could otherwise lose under a new state limit on unspent authorized budget bala…
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Lady Titans wrap up September at Panorama quad
Lady Titans wrap up September at Panorama South Central Calhoun traveled to Panorama on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for a volleyball quad against Greene County, Panorama and ACGC. The Lady Tita…
Titans edged by Emmetsburg, 7-6
South Central Calhoun’s unbeaten start came to an end Friday, September 25, as the Titans fell 7-6 to Emmetsburg. Wet conditions made it difficult to handle the ball, and missed opport…
Lady Titans sweep both matches at Gowrie triangular
South Central Calhoun traveled to Gowrie on Thursday, September 24, and swept both matches of its volleyball triangular. The Lady Titans opened with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-15 win over Poca…
Lady Titans rally past Storm Lake at Carroll tournament
The South Central Calhoun volleyball team went 1-2 at a tournament in Carroll on Saturday, September 19, falling to Carroll and Newell-Fonda in three sets before defeating Storm Lake i…
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LaVonne Watters
1937-2026 LaVonne “Bonnie” Watters, age 89, of Lake City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar, IA. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 …
James Kobernusz
1977-2026 James Allen Kobernusz, 48, of North Las Vegas passed away in his home unexpectedly Wednesday July 15, 2026. James was born August 11, 1977, in Corydon, Iowa twin son of Lonn…
Doreen Mohr
1951-2026 Doreen Mohr, age 75, of Iowa Falls, IA, formerly of Lake City, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, IA. Doreen Marie was born…
Donald Boulware
February 18, 1955 - July 9, 2026 Donald “Don” Wayne Boulware, 71, of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at SSM Hospital, Lake St. Louis, Missour…
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Lady Titans wrap up September at Panorama quad
Lady Titans wrap up September at Panorama South Central Calhoun traveled to Panorama on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for a volleyball quad against Greene County, Panorama and ACGC. The Lady Tita…
Three libraries team up for Renaissance Faire
A Renaissance Faire organized by three area libraries drew an estimated 350 to 400 people to Farnhamville City Park on September 19. J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville, Farnhamville P…
$240 million data center proposed for Calhoun County
Ramiform AI has proposed a $240 million AI data center in the Calhoun County Business Park as the county works to create zoning rules that would govern the project if it moves forward.…
Lake City lands $30,000 grant for hundreds more trees
Lake City expects to plant more than 200 trees in residential areas this fall after securing another $30,000 Iowa Tree Planting Grant. The city is taking requests from property owners…
SCC plans for $4.6 million in spending authority before new state cap
South Central Calhoun is developing a plan for about $4.6 million in spending authority that the district could otherwise lose under a new state limit on unspent authorized budget bala…
Lytton-area drainage project moves toward fall bids
A drainage improvement near Lytton is moving toward bidding after Calhoun and Sac county supervisors approved the project and a new outlet into Calhoun County Drainage District No. 2…
Titans edged by Emmetsburg, 7-6
South Central Calhoun’s unbeaten start came to an end Friday, September 25, as the Titans fell 7-6 to Emmetsburg. Wet conditions made it difficult to handle the ball, and missed opport…
Lady Titans sweep both matches at Gowrie triangular
South Central Calhoun traveled to Gowrie on Thursday, September 24, and swept both matches of its volleyball triangular. The Lady Titans opened with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-15 win over Poca…
Lady Titans rally past Storm Lake at Carroll tournament
The South Central Calhoun volleyball team went 1-2 at a tournament in Carroll on Saturday, September 19, falling to Carroll and Newell-Fonda in three sets before defeating Storm Lake i…
Homecoming week ends with a Titans victory
A week packed with homecoming activities and a kickoff moved up to 5 p.m. did little to slow down the Titans. South Central Calhoun scored five rushing touchdowns and defeated South Ha…
Lady Titans split home triangular
The South Central Calhoun volleyball team split a pair of matches Thursday, Sept. 17, as the Titans hosted West Bend-Mallard and Emmetsburg for a triangular in Rockwell City. SCC opene…
Lake City Fall Fest brings community together on town square
Lake City residents gathered on the town square Sunday for Fall Fest and the annual Chili Cook-Off, with food, live music, children’s activities, vendors, and contests throughout the…
Opportunity Living celebrates staff during DSP Recognition Week
Opportunity Living celebrated the employees who provide hands-on support to people with disabilities during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13-19. Direct Support P…
State denies SCC high school stair lift plan
South Central Calhoun will have to find another way to provide permanent access to the third floor of the high school after the Iowa State Fire Marshal denied plans for a stair lift …
SCC bond estimate increases to $9.7 million
South Central Calhoun now expects its planned PPEL bond sale to generate about $9.7 million for facility improvements, up from a preliminary estimate of approximately $9.4 million ea…
Housing repair funds remain available in Calhoun County
The Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund still has money available to help qualifying Calhoun County homeowners make needed repairs, but the program had no current applications fr…
Spencer sets personal record at Chris Smith Invitational
The South Central Calhoun cross country teams competed at the Chris Smith Invitational in Sioux Rapids on Tuesday, September 15. The SCC girls placed fourth, while the boys finished se…
Power outage prompts early dismissal across SCC district
South Central Calhoun schools dismissed 3½ hours early Thursday after a prolonged power outage affected the district’s buildings in Rockwell City. Power had been out in Rockwell City s…