Candidate Q&A: Deidre DeJear for Iowa Governor
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Recently, the Calhoun County Phoenix began reaching out to the candidates who will appear on the ballot in the Nov. 8 election. The Phoenix’…
Candidate Q&A: Ryan Melton for U.S. House Representative
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Recently, the Calhoun County Phoenix began reaching out to the candidates who will appear on the ballot in the General Election, slated fo…
Candidate Q&A: Iowa Senator Tim Kraayenbrink
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Recently, the Calhoun County Phoenix began reaching out to the candidates who will appear on the ballot in the General Election, set for T…
Calhoun County EMS addresses community concerns
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com At the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 18, held at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City, several community mem…
Lake City Council to hire new City Administrator
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com In their latest meeting, held on Oct. 17 at the Council Chambers in City Hall, the City Council of Lake City discussed the situation regardi…
Rockwell City Revitalization to host Murder Mystery Night
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com This Friday, Rockwell City Revitalization is hosting a Murder Mystery event at 6 p.m. at LA Kraves. The theme of the mystery event is “The G…
Rockwell City council approves hiring of police officer
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The City Council of Rockwell City expanded the police force in its latest regular meeting, held on Oct. 17 at City Hall. Michael Helle is to…
SCC school board discusses incoming donation
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com In their latest regular meeting, held on Oct. 17 at the SCC Middle School Media Center in Rockwell City, the South Central Calhoun Community…
DNR: Enjoy Iowa's natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall
MANCHESTER – Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa's rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend. “You are never far from one of Iowa's many rivers,” said Greg …
Tomahawk Marsh is returning to its prairie and wetland heritage
LAKE VIEW – Tomahawk Marsh is undergoing a facelift of sorts. Parts of the 428-acre wildlife area just north of Lake View in central Sac County, has been reshaped to create small seaso…
DNR: Fall is a great time to plant shade trees
IOWA CITY – It's not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture…
Report: The G-A building been "on sale" since June
By Calhoun County Phoenix staff info@calhouncountyphoenix.com Despite the open sign upon its window and contact information on its entrance, The Graphic-Advocate doesn't appear to be…
A NEW FURRY FRIEND
Support dog Willah joins SCC Elementary School staff By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com About two years ago, South Central Calhoun Elementary School announced that it would …
SHALLOW WATERS
Recent drought causes waters to recede at South Twin Lake By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com If you have been out to South Twin Lake recently, you may have noticed that the …
Community members voice concerns regarding upcoming EMS tax vote
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On Nov. 8, the next General Election will be held across the country. One of the biggest questions that will be asked of all Calhoun Count…
Board of Supervisors consider EMS pay change
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com In their latest meeting, held on Oct. 11 at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors were p…