At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 12, 2025, Arieanna Grage shared her concerns over how her family’s request for an autopsy was denied after her father, Paul Grage of Rockwell City, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024, at the age of 49.
A dozen times each year, members of Lake City’s VFW Post 1899 carry out a special tradition. These men get together and hang flags throughout the city on certain holidays and days of military observances. It’s their way of honoring their fellow veterans, and our fallen heroes.
“Join in the fun & give two gifts in one!” is the slogan for Opportunity Living’s virtual silent auction. Now through Nov. 23, holiday shoppers can bid on 200+ items, right from their laptop or smartphone. Proceeds from the auction go towards Operation Illumination 2, the second half of a two-phase project to replace the lighting in Opportunity Living buildings and homes.
Calhoun County Sheriff Pat Riley has confirmed that as of Jan. 19, 2026, the county’s inmates will no longer be housed in Carroll County. Riley said he received a notice of contract termination from Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey on Oct. 21.
During South Central Calhoun Middle School’s Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11, three area veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor — each one representing gratitude, respect, and healing for those who have served.
At a recent Lake City City Council meeting, several residents were presented with Thank a Citizen Awards: Dwight Morenz, Peggy Von Ahn, and Eric and Suzy Peterson.
South Central Calhoun Middle School in Rockwell City held its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11, honoring local veterans through music, student tributes, and the presentation of Quilts of Valor.
The title of Cory Waller and The Wicked Things' latest release isn’t a reference to a fashion accessory. It’s an homage to Rockwell City and its motto of “The Golden Buckle on the Corn Belt.”
Need help finding a job, practicing for an interview, or filling out an application? Brian Pibal, a career planner with IowaWORKS, will be in Calhoun County on select dates in November.
If you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to want to mark your calendar for Friday, Nov. 14, when the Rockwell City Rotary Club hosts its annual Dessert Auction over the lunch hour.
Everyone in Lake City knows one fun fact about the Smith family: all fourteen of Jean and Bill Smith’s children have names that start with the letter “D.” But for the Smith brothers, that shared initial isn’t the only thing they have in common. They also share a passion for racing that’s carried their family name across International Motor Contest Association dirt tracks for more than two decades.
On Nov. 4, voters will decide whether Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an "essential service." A vote in favor would unlock funds in the form of a property tax levy, of up to $0.65 per $1,000 of assessed value. During town hall meetings and on social media, Musgrave has shared what could happen if the vote does not pass.
