The Graphic-Advocate moves out of Lake City office
By Tyler Anderson tyler@calhouncountyphoenix.com After having a physical presence in Calhoun County for more than 136 years, The Graphic-Advocate is packing up and leaving. At the no…
New geothermal greenhouse is hot all year round, perfect for growing plants
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com When driving down Center Street, you may notice a glass building partially buried in the ground. Marie Ferderer has decided to build a geot…
HALF HOUSE, HALF PIPE ORGAN
Wolff converts Lake City home into house-pipe organ hybrid By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Most of the time, when you think about pipe organs, you would expect to find them…
HIGH HONORS
Lake City’s Dwight Morenz takes part in Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Last April, United States Marine Corps veteran and Lake City reside…
Board of Supervisors approve request from Opportunity Living
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On July 28, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors called in for a special session. After approving the agenda and minutes, the board moved…
Lake City Public Library welcomes items for Back to School Supply Drive
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com From now until August 19, Lake City Public Library is hosting their Back to School Supply Drive. You can help students in need of school sup…
Lytton City Council plans sewer lift station repairs
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Lytton City Council discussed their ongoing civic improvements during their latest, held on August 1 at Lytton City hall. Public Works S…
Lake City Council encourages small businesses with grant
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The City Council of Lake City have granted Nick and Linn Block a Community Catalyst Grant during their latest meeting, held on August 1 at t…
SWEET DEBUT
Gentry Hardware and Rental hosts grand re-opening at Sweet Corn Daze By Karl Jones karl@calhounchountyphoenix.com At noon on August 5, a large crowd gathered in anticipation at Gentry …
Opportunity Living’s Back-2-School Bash has plenty to do
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com School is right around the corner, and Opportunity Living has just the thing for returning students. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Opp…
Old Settlers Day all set for Saturday in Farnhamville
By Tyler Anderson tyler@calhouncountyphoenix.com For one day only, the small town of Farnhamville and Farnhamville Community Betterment are teaming up. This Saturday, Old Settlers Day …
Water Summary Update: Drought expands in Iowa after another dry month
DES MOINES — In a recent report, Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in sou…
Touch-a-Truck returns to Historic Central School next Tuesday
According to a recent press release, Central School Preservation (CSP) is planning some big fun at Touch-a-Truck 2022, on the grounds of Central School from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. next Tu…
FINAL CALL OF DUTY
Local residents form Calhoun County Nurse Honor Guard By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Soldiers are not the only ones who deserve an honor guard. This is what the nurses o…
DISCOVERING OLD ROADS
Maulsby to publish book about the Lincoln Highway By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com We all know about the U.S. Interstate system, but have you ever wondered what came befor…