Eleven students stand in the gym, the backs against a hanging purple, black, and white mat that reads "South Central Calhoun." On the far left are the two older helpers. Most of the younger players are either wearing or holding up T-shirts that read "SADA Confidence."
28 July 2025

SADA helps SCC athletes sharpen their skills

Coach Mo of the Student Athlete Development Academy in Storm Lake, Iowa, returned to South Central Calhoun in July, leading four weeks of basketball camp for students in grades one through eight.
28 July 2025
Calling all wizards! Harry Potter party to include free school supplies, crafts
After summer break, getting in the back-to-school mindset can be difficult. The J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville, Iowa, is making the transition a little easier by hosting a “Back to Hogwarts Party” on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the library.
24 July 2025
Calhoun County Expo: Six days of mud, foam, and fun
The 2025 Calhoun County Expo brought six days of family friendly fun to the fairgrounds in Rockwell City, Iowa, highlighting the area’s strong agricultural roots and community spirit. Take a look at our reader-submitted photos.
23 July 2025
Lake City Pickleball Project receives $500 award
The Lake City, Iowa Pickleball Project recently received a $500 IMT Insurance Community Contest Award.
23 July 2025
Cooking up fun in Lytton
Through this year’s career-themed summer reading program, kids at the Lytton, Iowa Library have been learning about the various jobs adults in their community have. On July 17, kids learned more about working in the culinary field when Chef Sarah Gangelhoff stopped by.
23 July 2025
Hepp Field Day draws large crowd
Nearly 80 people attended a water quality and soil health field day that Calhoun County Farm Bureau Director James Hepp held on July 2, 2025, at his farm near Rockwell City, Iowa. The event was in partnership with Iowa Learning Farms and the Calhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District.
22 July 2025
Holly Wuebker recognized with Path to Excellence Award
Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics is proud to recognize Holly Wuebker, RN, as the latest recipient of the Path to Excellence Employee Recognition Award.
22 July 2025
Calhoun County Conservation hosts ‘Creepy Crawler’ camp
Calhoun County Conservation held a “Creepy Crawler” camp at University 40, just south of Lohrville, on Tuesday, July 19, 2025. The morning program invited young nature enthusiasts to learn about the many bugs and insects that call Iowa’s outdoors home.
21 July 2025
Santa Claus makes a splash in Lake City
The Lake City Iowa Aquatic Center celebrated Christmas in July on July 16, 2025. Santa stopped by for a splashin' good time.
18 July 2025
A look back at Calhoun County Expo royalty
County fair season is a nostalgic time for many, whether they have fond memories of showing animals, setting up exhibits, or just having a week of fun. This can be especially true for pageant winners, as they spend an entire year representing their county. We caught up with three past Calhoun County Iowa Expo royalty, who shared their reflections on the experience.
18 July 2025
Calhoun County Expo Pageant a tough call for judges
Three were crowned, but all were winners • The Calhoun County Iowa Expo kicked off with the annual pageant, held on the evening of July 8, 2025. No one would envy the judges, who sat before a stage full of qualified candidates eager to represent the county.
18 July 2025
Kraayenbrink visits Calhoun County
Iowa State Senator Tim Kraayenbrink met with the Calhoun County Republican Women (CCRW) on June 19 in Manson. Kraayenbrink represents District 4, which includes Pocahontas, Sac, Calhoun, and Webster Counties.
17 July 2025
Calhoun County in Focus: July 17, 2025
At the Calhoun County Phoenix, we’re launching a new weekly photo feature titled "Calhoun County in Focus." Each week, the column will showcase a reader-submitted photo that captures the unique beauty and character of life in Calhoun County.
15 July 2025
Lake City residents involved in fatal car accident
Two people have died and another was seriously injured after a three-vehicle accident in rural Carroll County, Iowa, on July 11, 2025.
15 July 2025
Sunny skies welcomed Lake City's Car and Truck Show
The community gathered on Sunday, July 13, for the fifth annual Car and Truck Show, held at Lake City, Iowa's Town Square. With beautiful weather and sunny skies, the event drew a strong turnout as visitors viewed an array of classic and custom vehicles.
15 July 2025
Local dancers shine at ‘Summer Bash’ Nationals
Three area dancers represented Fusion Dance Carroll at BravO!’s The Best in the Midwest Summer Bash, a national dance competition held in Ames: Blakelyn Dusenberry, Lakyn Vogel, and Kinley Richardson.
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