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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.
2 August 2025
Macke Motors recognized for customer satisfaction
For the 16th year, Macke Motors of Lake City has received the Mark of Excellence Award. General Motors gives the award to dealers who demonstrate high levels of customer satisfaction.
1 August 2025
Reptile guests visit J.J. Hands Library
Over 40 curious attendees gathered at the J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a hands-on educational experience with reptiles, hosted by Spock’s Sanctuary of Des Moines.
30 July 2025
Keep summer fun with water safety tips
While being around water is fun for children, it’s not without its dangers. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years, according to the American Red Cross. Learn how to stay safe.
30 July 2025
Calhoun County Public Health seeks volunteer drivers
One challenge of living in a rural area is a lack of public transportation. Calhoun County Public Health is seeking volunteer drivers to assist those who would otherwise lack a way to run errands or attend medical appointments.
30 July 2025
Plea entered in multi-county butcher hog thefts
According to criminal complaints filed in Calhoun County, Iowa in June 2024, Corey Edward Goeders of Pocahontas stole butcher hogs over the course of several months and then sold them. 
30 July 2025
Lake City is ‘All Jazzed Up’ to restore historic bandstand
Jazz has been called “the power of now.” This energetic spirit is alive in Lake City, Iowa, which is hosting the Jazzed Up Big Band on Aug. 3, 2025, to help raise funds to restore the iconic bandstand in the historic town square. 
30 July 2025
Revving up some fun: Young fan meets World of Outlaws racers
A young racing fan from Rockwell City, Iowa, had an experience he won’t soon forget. Rylan Wuebker, 13, met several drivers and saw their cars close up at a meet-and-greet at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, Minnesota, hosted by Deer Creek Speedway and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
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