A young man drives a lawn tractor while pulling several small cars with passengers.
1 September 2025

Lake City prepares for annual Fall Fest

Lake City will host its annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 on the town square.
30 August 2025
Young racecar fan meets Tristan Chamberlain

28 August 2025
Hepp nominated for Leopold Conservation Award
James Hepp of Hepp Farms in Rockwell City is a finalist for the 2025 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award. The annual award is given by the Sand County Foundation, to “honor farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water resources and wildlife habitat on working land.” 
27 August 2025
Annual Triathlon raises funds for Twin Lakes Bible Camp
The 19th Annual Twin Lakes Triathlon was held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. According to Volunteer Coordinator Pat Bennett, 83 athletes registered for the event, ranging in ages from 11 to 71. The triathlon drew athletes from 35 towns in Iowa, as well as Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and South Dakota.
27 August 2025
Calhoun County Republicans host annual picnic
The Calhoun County Iowa Republicans hosted their annual picnic in Manson on Aug. 20, 2025. The event brought together several candidates for the 2026 election, including gubernatorial candidates Eddie Andrews, Brad Sherman, and Mike Bousselot.
27 August 2025
Middle schoolers visit D.C., pay tribute to local fallen heroes
In mid-July, 37 middle schoolers, along with several adult chaperones, visited Washington, D.C. The trip was open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, and was arranged independently through World Classrooms, a student tour company. 
27 August 2025
Iowa State Fair results for Calhoun County 4-H Clubs

26 August 2025
Lake City hosts Doggy Dip
26 August 2025
SCC cheerleaders host Little Titan Cheer Camp
​​​​​​​The South Central Calhoun cheerleaders hosted their annual Little Titan Cheer Camp on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, prior to the football scrimmage. The camp, held at the high school in Lake City, welcomed students in preschool through eighth grade.
26 August 2025
SCC cheerleaders host Little Titan Cheer Camp
​​​​​​​The South Central Calhoun cheerleaders hosted their annual Little Titan Cheer Camp on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, prior to the football scrimmage. The camp, held at the high school in Lake City, welcomed students in preschool through eighth grade.
26 August 2025
SCC hosts back-to-school open houses
South Central Calhoun welcomed students and their families at the annual back-to-school open houses on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event took place across all three district buildings, providing an opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming school year.
25 August 2025
Lake City Public Library installs new flooring
The Lake City Iowa Public Library recently had new flooring installed, thanks to a donation from the Marion “Tuff” and Carol Bradley Estate.
24 August 2025
RVTV comes to Lohrville
24 August 2025
Leadership Calhoun announces its first cohort members
Program still seeking sponsorships • Earlier this year, the Calhoun County Iowa Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) put out a call for applicants for Leadership Calhoun, a leadership development program that will address unique needs and opportunities within the county. Members of the program’s first cohort have been chosen, after what the CCEDC described as a “competitive application process.”
24 August 2025
Calhoun County Canine Shelter featured dog: Mike
Meet the Calhoun County Iowa Canine Shelter's featured dog for the week of Aug. 24, 2025.
24 August 2025
Opportunity Living hosts annual Back-2-School Bash
Opportunity Living hosted its fourth annual Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Lake City, Iowa.
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