In the foreground is a cluster of small, light purple flowers. Directly behind the flowers is Roos Pond, with the sunlight reflecting off the water. In the far background is a green field and scattered trees. The sky is a mix of purple, pink, orange, and yellow, with the sun setting in the far right corner of the photo.
17 July 2025

Calhoun County in Focus: July 17, 2025

At the Calhoun County Phoenix, we’re launching a new weekly photo feature titled "Calhoun County in Focus." Each week, the column will showcase a reader-submitted photo that captures the unique beauty and character of life in Calhoun County.
15 July 2025
Lake City residents involved in fatal car accident
Two people have died and another was seriously injured after a three-vehicle accident in rural Carroll County, Iowa, on July 11, 2025.
15 July 2025
Sunny skies welcomed Lake City's Car and Truck Show
The community gathered on Sunday, July 13, for the fifth annual Car and Truck Show, held at Lake City, Iowa's Town Square. With beautiful weather and sunny skies, the event drew a strong turnout as visitors viewed an array of classic and custom vehicles.
15 July 2025
Local dancers shine at ‘Summer Bash’ Nationals
Three area dancers represented Fusion Dance Carroll at BravO!’s The Best in the Midwest Summer Bash, a national dance competition held in Ames: Blakelyn Dusenberry, Lakyn Vogel, and Kinley Richardson.
14 July 2025
Lake City Car and Truck Show winners announced
Lake City, Iowa's Town Square was filled with spectators for the fifth annual Car & Truck Show, held on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
13 July 2025
After two day trial, Bevers-McGivney found guilty
On July 9, 2025, Judge Derek Johnson found Nathaniel Kyren Bevers-McGivney guilty of first degree murder and abuse of a corpse, in connection with the death of 17-year-old Michele "Luna" Jackson of Farnhamville, Iowa.
11 July 2025
Lake City event shined a light on rural healthcare concerns
A handful of like-minded citizens turned out for the Supporting Rural Healthcare Event at Lake City’s Town Square on July 8.
10 July 2025
Start your engines: The Lake City Car & Truck Show returns for its fifth year

10 July 2025
Bullhead Bash reels in the fun
Lauver Live Bait Co. hosted its second annual Bullhead Bash at North Twin Lake on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The event’s rules allowed two-person teams to catch adult bullheads while abiding by all state fishing laws and regulations. Find out the purpose behind this event, and who the winning teams were.
7 July 2025
Hands-free driving law takes effect
A new state law prohibits the use of electronic devices while driving, unless such devices are in hands-free mode. The law went into effect on July 1, 2025.
7 July 2025
SCC baseball keeps season alive with win (July 2, 3, and 5, 2025)
Titans beat SE Valley in playoffs • A recap of South Central Calhoun's baseball games on July 2, 3, and 5, 2025.
4 July 2025
The Kinney-Mohr Trail gets a ‘glow up’
​​​​​​​After tree removal project, Lohrville seeks tree stump artists
3 July 2025
Western Days 2025: Food, fun, and memories
Lake City, Iowa’s annual Western Days were held June 27-29, 2025. Attendees enjoyed three days packed with events and activities. (All photos by Brittanie Dusenberry)
3 July 2025
Lohrville City Council approves salaries and July events

By Brittanie Dusenberry

3 July 2025
United Bank of Iowa donates to Faith Community in Action
United Bank of Iowa recently donated $2,000 to Faith Community In Action in Rockwell City. This money was raised during United Bank of Iowa’s “UNITED TOGETHER Makes the Difference” Cause Day effort. 
3 July 2025
Court Report: July 3, 2025
The following is a list of recent and ongoing felony cases in Calhoun County, Iowa. Please note that case information is updated daily at Iowa Courts Online. Visit iowacourts.state.ia.us for more information.
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