Sac City Zone LWML conducts Fall Rally
SAC CITY – In a recent news release, the Sac City Zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Fall Rally was held on Sept. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt. The theme for the rally…
Regional author unveils supernaturally-based novel, “Macbeth's Spinners”
According to a recent news release, local author Justine Johnston Hemmestad released her latest novel, titled “Macbeth’s Spinners.” Hemmestad is the author of three novels, an editor a…
ICRA: Military records requests are free for veterans
According to a recent news release, the Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records is always free of charge for a …
HEALTHCARE’S IMPORTANCE
Calhoun County EMS emphasizes essential service vote through letter By Karl Jones karl@calhounchountyphoenix.com With the upcoming vote for establishing the Calhoun County EMS as an …
REACHING THE HOME STRETCH
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital renovations progress into final year By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City has been undergo…
MEET THE NEW CEO
A Q&A with St. Anthony Regional Hospital’s Allen Anderson By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com As of July, St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll has seen Allen Anderson as …
Authorities arrest Lake City administrator, former LCPD officers
By Tyler Anderson tyler@calhouncountyphoenix.com The City Administrator of Lake City and two former Lake City police officers is currently under an investigation by the Iowa Attorney…
Board of Supervisors discuss supply chain issues, staffing shortages
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Maintenance Superintendent BJ Musselman presented the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors with the potential to buy a pickup truck on Sept…
Calhoun County to vote on Hotel/Motel Tax
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Calhoun County is planning on implementing a Hotel/Motel Tax for unincorporated areas. The ballot for the general election in November wil…
Lake City council to review zoning ordinances
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The City Council of Lake City discussed the need for current zoning ordinances to be reviewed in their Sept. 19 meeting, held at the Counc…
Iowa climate becoming more like present day Kansas
Lead forecaster: Warming Earth leading to changes to traditional weather patterns By Chris Nelson cnelson@nelsonmediacompany.com Our weather is weird. That’s an unscientific observat…
Lohrville Visions receives a Home for Iowa
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On Sept. 21, the citizens of Lohrville got to witness a house rolling down the main road. The Lohrville Visions committee had arranged for…
Rockwell City’s sewer plant project is nearly complete.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On Sept. 19, the City Council of Rockwell City approved substantial completion on the ongoing sewer plant project. ISG Engineering has bee…
SCC school board addresses the naming of district facilities
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com With the recent naming of Titan Stadium’s pressbox for Colin “Gus” Macke, the South Central Calhoun Board of Directors discussed their nam…
Auditor: Absentee Voting to start on Oct. 19
In a recent news release from Calhoun County Robin D. Batz, absentee voting begins on Oct. 19 for the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election. Registered voters may submit absentee ballot reques…
Iowa DNR offers tips for finding, identifying fall colors
DES MOINES – Iowa offers some stunning views during the fall months along with various ways to experience them – whether you're on a biking or hiking trail, on the water or in a car. A…