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By Dr. Karissa Niehoff Chief Executive Officer, NFHS   There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Iowa and across the nation that must be addressed: the negative behavior of some coach…

ANKENY – At their meeting on Sept. 20, 2022, the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission approved the state fiscal year 2023 Intended Use Plan (IUP) second quarter updates and Annexes…

By Calhoun County Phoenix staff Editor's Note: This story was updated as of 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. The City Administrator of Lake City is currently under investigation by the…

Local pharmacies staying strong despite push for online distribution By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   Woodlawn Pharmacy in Lake City is just one of many local pharmacies i…

U.S. Marine Corps veterans walk Highway 20 in support of those missing in action By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   On June 6, Former United States Marine Corps Sergeant Maj…

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountypheonix.com   In their Sept. 13 meeting, held at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discussed the s…

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   A discussion was held at a recent board of supervisors meeting, which took place on Sept. 12 at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell …

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   On Sept. 13 at the JJ Hands Library Conference Room, the Lohrville City Council revised their sewer ordinance after some confusion caused …

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   On Sept. 6, at City Hall, the Lytton City Council approved several motions in order to clean up around town. The first of these was the ap…

BOONE – In a news release sent out this past Monday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to host meetings in October to provide an update to the public on chronic wast…

Smith Racing participates in IMCA Super Nationals in Boone By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   Last week, the IMCA Super Nationals took place at Boone Speedway, and Smith Rac…

Local kids qualify for Upper Midwest Race of Champions By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   Did you know that there is a regional go-kart league? Maggie Davis and Tucker Stick…

By Karl Jones kar@calhouncountyphoneix.com   In 1881, railroads arrived in the Rockwell City area. With a population of 75 to 100 people at the time, this proved to be a huge benefit t…

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   In their Sept. 6 meeting, held at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Rockwell City, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors were presented w…

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   It’s that time of year again. As the weather starts to cool down, celebrate the coming of fall at 10 a.m. this Sunday at the Downtown Squa…

By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com   Results from the 2022 Iowa State Fair are still rolling in, and Roby’s Belgians were given the Supreme Six Horse Hitch Showdown Honors dur…