Republican Wendy Larson won the special election held on Dec. 9, 2025, to fill the open seat for Iowa House District 7. Find out how each of Calhoun County's precincts voted.
Calhoun County Conservation just wrapped up its two week “Find Turkey Tom” Scavenger Hunt. Tom, a large painted wooden turkey, was hidden in one of the county’s many parks, and the public was invited to search for and find him.
Voters in Calhoun County will take to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. in a special election to choose the next representative for Iowa House District 7. The position was left vacant after Mike Sexton of Rockwell City was appointed as state director of USDA Rural Development in Iowa.
The Harp Twins will return to Woodlawn Christian Church in Lake City for a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. This year marks their fourth visit to Lake City. Joining them for the 2025 performance will be the Volfgang Twins, adding an exciting new element to this year’s holiday show.
South Central Calhoun senior cheerleaders Iris Melody, Veyda Williams, and Kjerstin Holst capped off their football cheer careers in a memorable way as members of the Iowa Cheer Honor Squad, performing during halftime of two of the State Championship games at the UNI-Dome on Friday, Nov. 21.
The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 18, 2025, began with a dedication ceremony. The courthouse’s law library was renamed the “Valerie Peterson Memorial Law Library,” in memory of Peterson, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in May 1971 in Manson, when she was eight years old.
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.
