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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Lake City, Iowa is currently accepting applications for a police officer and a police chief. At the Aug. 4, 2025 City Council meeting, members approved hiring bonuses for both positions.
