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13 August 2025

Welcome back to school: ​​​​​​​2025 brings new faces, a few changes, and community spirit 

"We are eager and energized to welcome back our students, families, and staff as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year," said SCC Superintendent Brad Anderson.
13 August 2025
SCC welcomes new staff members
As SCC students return to school for the 2025-2026 year, they’ll be met with many new faces. The district has hired 14 new employees, with more still to come.
13 August 2025
SCC PTO plans for another busy year
The South Central Calhoun Parent-Teacher Organization is gearing up for another active year of supporting students, teachers, and classrooms across the district. 
13 August 2025
SCC District to have weeklong spring break in 2025
Parents and caregivers will want to make note of changes to the 2025-2026 calendar, including longer school days and a weeklong spring break.
13 August 2025
SCC Booster Club welcomes community support
The South Central Calhoun Athletic Booster Club is inviting the community to get involved as the 2025-2026 school year begins. Parents, grandparents, and fans can play an important role in supporting Titan athletes through sponsorships, merchandise sales, and volunteering.
13 August 2025
District-wide Open House set for Aug. 21

13 August 2025
Back to school road safety: Reminders for drivers, parents, and students

13 August 2025
Honoring years of dedication: SCC celebrates milestone staff anniversaries
Over two dozen South Central Calhoun employees are celebrating milestone anniversaries during the 2025-2026 school year. Donna von Glan is now entering her 48th year with the district.
11 August 2025
Jazz for a good cause: Concert raises funds for Lake City Bandstand restoration
The 16-member Jazzed Up Big Band played a fundraiser concert at the Lake City High School on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.
10 August 2025
‘Hooray for Justice’: Village Square Theatre brings a fairy tale twist to the stage
During the last weekend of July, Village Square Theater produced its 2025 summer children’s play, “Hooray for Justice” by Renee Clark.
10 August 2025
Four churches, one 'common goal'
“The point is not to be in competition with each other, but instead to work together toward the common goal of sharing Jesus.”  That is the message that guides four local churches, when they come together each summer to host Community Vacation Bible School, explained Ashley Brandt, the 2025 event organizer.
9 August 2025
Lohrville prepares for RVTV, issues notices about septic tanks
Lohrville is an RVTV stop this year, and city officials are busy getting ready. Plus, notices regarding septic tanks, and more city council news.
8 August 2025
‘God is still singing in our hearts’: Rockwell City native celebrates 75th Jubilee
“I want to be a nun.” It’s been over 80 years since Rockwell City, Iowa native Sister Felicia Schlechter made this declaration to her parents, but she remembers the moment with absolute clarity.
3 August 2025
Amanda Buse to join Lake View Stewart Memorial Clinic in fall 2025
Stewart Memorial is proud to announce that Amanda Buse, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, AGNP-C, will be joining the Lake View Clinic team this fall. A dedicated and experienced provider with a deep passion for rural health care, Buse brings a wide range of expertise to the clinic including family medicine, women’s health, holistic care, and chronic disease management.
3 August 2025
Calhoun County Conservation hosts “Masters of Disguise”

2 August 2025
Rockwell City summer festival a ‘sweet’ success
Photos from Rockwell City's Sweet Corn Daze, held on Aug. 2, 2025.
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