The three retiring teachers stand facing the camera, each holding a crystal and gold clock they received as a retirement gift.
17 June 2025

Long-time SCC staff members retire

When the school bell rang for the final time on May 30, 2025, it marked not only the end of the academic year, but also the start of retirement for three long-time South Central Calhoun (SCC) staff members. Find out what's next for Mishelle Gerdes, Mark Schaefer, and Marc DeMoss.
17 June 2025
Rockwell City preschoolers celebrate graduation
Students at South Central Calhoun’s preschool in Rockwell City, Iowa, celebrated their graduation at the end of May. Read on to see the class list and photos from their graduation performance.
17 June 2025
SCC Middle School ends year with carnival, talent show
Students at South Central Calhoun (SCC) Middle School ended the school year with some fun activities. Check out the photos and see what these kids were up to.
12 June 2025
Rockwell City Airport hosts Young Eagles event

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

12 June 2025
SCC PTO finalizes non-profit status, prepares for a busy year

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

12 June 2025
Flags flew in Lake City to commemorate D-Day

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

12 June 2025
Rockwell City Rotary honors SCC students as ‘Citizens of the Year’

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

12 June 2025
Southern Cal football reunion planned for Western Days

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

11 June 2025
Army veteran donates handmade wooden flag
James Andrews recently made and donated this wooden flag to Lake City’s American Legion Post No. 31. The flag now hangs at the Lake City Community Memorial Building, where the Legion holds its meetings. 
11 June 2025
Attorney General Bird addresses Calhoun County audience

11 June 2025
Board of Supervisors approve renaming of Courthouse Law Library
At the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 6, Eileen Meier spoke during the public comment period. Meier asked if the Courthouse’s Law Library could be renamed to the Valerie Peterson Memorial Law Library after her late sister. Meier stated that Peterson was killed in a hit and run accident in 1971 in Manson, and that the case remains unsolved.
11 June 2025
Lake City preschool students graduate
It’s onward and upward for the Preschool Class of 2025 at South Central Calhoun (SCC) in Lake City. ​​​​​​​A big congratulations goes out to the 32 graduates.
11 June 2025
Leadership Iowa seeks ‘next generation’ of community leaders
The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is looking for community members to join Leadership Calhoun, a leadership development program that will address unique needs and opportunities within the county. Find out when the application deadline is, and how to apply.
11 June 2025
Lytton continues revitalization projects with a Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant
Buildings at Lytton’s City Park will soon get a fresh coat of paint, thanks to a Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant. The city received funds for five gallons of paint, which will be used to spruce up the park’s bathroom building and shelter, at the corner of Oak Ave. and 3rd St.  Giving these buildings a fresh coat of paint is part of wider revitalization projects in Lytton, which include new benches along Main St.
5 June 2025
Dance 2 Xtreme brings “And the Winner” Recital to life in Lake City

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

5 June 2025
Volunteers spruce up Lake City’s town square

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

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