An outdoor photo of the red brick church taken on a sunny day. In the background is the church, with its three-story steeple. In the foreground are tree branches covered with leaves, which partially obstruct the view of the church.
25 June 2025

One building, two congregations: Grace Fellowship and St. Paul’s share space in Rockwell City

Two separate congregations — Grace Fellowship and St. Paul’s Lutheran & Presbyterian — share one space in Rockwell City, Iowa. Read on to learn more about both congregations, and how this unique arrangement came to be.
25 June 2025
Court Report: Week of June 26, 2025
The Court Report for the week of June 26, 2025, includes information on some of the arrests and crimes that occurred in Calhoun County, Iowa, or otherwise involved county residents.
25 June 2025
Revisiting history: Lake City Community Memorial Building’s time capsule
This year, Western Days attendees have a chance to see history in the making. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, a time capsule will be placed inside the Lake City Community Memorial Building’s cornerstone in Lake City, Iowa.
25 June 2025
SCC welding program pursues facility upgrades
The welding program at South Central Calhoun (SCC) High School is looking to do a major overhaul, as Industrial Technology teacher Katie Bush leads a push to modernize the department’s facilities and meet the demands of a growing student interest in the trades.
25 June 2025
Upgraded and updated: J.J. Hands Library completes renovation
Patrons walking into the J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville are sure to notice the renovations that have taken place over the past four months. Learn more about these updates, including what generous donations made it all possible.
24 June 2025
Rockwell City amends fireworks ordinance
Rockwell City, Iowa, has amended its fireworks ordinance, effective June 2, 2025. Find out when residents can set off fireworks within the city limits, as well as other City Council news.
23 June 2025
The Lot on Twin is now CJ Resort Twin Lakes: Housing development pivots to become Airbnb rental 
When Chris and Jess Friedrichsen purchased land between North and South Twin Lakes in Rockwell City, they initially planned to build The Lot on Twin, an 11-home development. Instead, the couple now plans to use the land to construct several Airbnb rentals, CJ Resort Twin Lakes. Find out what was behind the decision, and the status of the project.
23 June 2025
Top Rail Saddle Club announces 2025 royalty
Founded in 1959, the Top Rail Saddle Club (TRSC) has been the backbone of Lake City, Iowa's annual Western Days celebration. This year, three outstanding ladies have been selected to represent TRSC as its 2025 Royalty: Miss Rodeo Lake City Lily Genter, Senior Queen Sophia Wuebker, and Junior Queen Kaylee Wuebker. Read on to learn more about this year's royalty.
22 June 2025
FFA members lend a hand at Accura HealthCare

22 June 2025
Lake City HS Class of 1975 seeks RSVPs
Attention “Mighty Mighty Eagles.” Class President Jay Yunek is encouraging everyone to RSVP sooner rather than later for the 50th Class Reunion scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
21 June 2025
Calhoun County K9 wins national awards
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department in Rockwell City, Iowa, is home to an award-winning K9. Spike, along with his handler Deputy Kelly Moritz, competed at the United States Police Canine Association’s National Detector Dog Certification Trials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in early June 2025. Find out what awards K9 Spike brought home, what a typical work week looks like for this hardworking dog, and how he celebrates his birthday.
17 June 2025
BOOST Steering Committee holds first meeting
Earlier this spring the Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) was awarded a $10,000 Rural BOOST grant. Find out what that means for the county, and who's on the Calhoun County Steering Committee.
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

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