This Thanksgiving, no one eats alone
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On Thanksgiving, the Lake City Thanksgiving Dinner Committee invites everyone to a free Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner is being held betwee…
Calhoun County to close offices for Veterans Day
By Tyler Anderson tyler@calhouncountyphoenix.com Originally conceived as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a time to honor all of those who have served the United States Armed Forces in w…
Beagle selected for All State Chorus
According to a recent press release, Ellie Beagle of South Central Calhoun High School has attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being select…
DNR: Why bats are helpful, and not spooky
DES MOINES – In popular culture, bats are creatures to be feared, especially this time of year with their association with Halloween and all things spooky. It's perhaps not surprising …
First graders travel back in time with history lesson on farming
On Oct. 13, first-grade students at Manson-Northwest Webster Elementary in Barnum traveled back in time to discover the history of farming as part of their ag in the classroom programs…
Iowa's furharvest season starts on Nov. 5
CLEAR LAKE – In an Oct. 25 news release by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers available statewide when the season beg…
DNR prompts trappers to engage in gray fox research project
CLEAR LAKE – In an Oct. 25 news release, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking trappers for help with a new pilot study on Iowa's gray fox population. "We're asking …
ISU Extension: BQAT workshop slated for Nov. 29 in Cherokee
CHEROKEE – In a recent news release, cattle transporters are reminded that they can certify or renew their certification at a Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) workshop, sch…
ISU Extension to conduct Grain Marketing 101 course
In an Oct. 30 news release, the Iowa State University-Calhoun County Extension and Outreach office will host an in-person class titled “Grain Marketing 101” from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.…
ISU Extension to offer Slow Cooker Meals program
In a recent news release, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Calhoun County will host a Slow Cooker Meals program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Cal…
Purdue Global offers educational opportunities, tuition reduction to SMCH staff, family members
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — According to an Oct. 25 news release, a partnership with Purdue Global will offer first-rate educational opportunities to Stewart Memorial Community Hospital sta…
Village Square Theatre to present “No Body Like Jimmy”
In a recent announcement made by the organization, Village Square Theatre is presenting “No Body Like Jimmy,” set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 and on Nov.19 at the Fanny Howell Audito…
LAKE CITY’S URBAN LEGEND
The story behind the Chocolate Eating Ghost of Rainbow Bridge By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com As the fall nights get cooler and winter approaches, the age old tradition of …
NINE HOLES, TEN YEARS
Lake City Country Club has been in current clubhouse for a decade’s time By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Lake City Country Club is one of the oldest businesses in town.…
Trick or Treating slated for this weekend, Monday
By Tyler Anderson tyler@calhouncountyphoenix.com It’s a night that many area kids have circled on their calendar, right alongside their birthdays and Christmas. It’s a night where peop…
Board of Supervisors discusses cyber crime program
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com In their latest meeting, held on Oct. 18 at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discus…