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As tax levy vote draws closer, EMS holds more town halls

SCC confirms death of student involved in fatal car accident
In a Sept. 10, 2025, letter posted on social media, South Central Calhoun Community School District confirmed the death of a high school student.
SCC is having a ‘Hollywood Homecoming’
Homecoming Week at South Central Calhoun is in full swing, Sept. 7-13, 2025.
SCC prepares for a “Hollywood Homecoming”

Long-time Accura HealthCare cook retires

Lake City hires new City Administrator
The months-long search for a new city administrator is over. 
Board of Supervisors to hold Public Meeting for Abandoned and Nuisance Properties Ordinance
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, for the Calhoun County Abandoned and Nuisance Properties Ordinance.
Souder Farms featured in All-State Barn Tour

Woodlawn Christian Church hosts ‘Bible Devotions for Teens’
Woodlawn Christian Church in Lake City has launched a new program for high school students interested in studying the Bible in a welcoming setting. “Bible Devotions for Teens: A Chronological Tour of the Bible” began on Aug. 26 and will continue throughout the school year. 
SCC PTO awarded grant to expand non-fiction collection
South Central Calhoun Elementary and Middle School students will soon see fresh additions to their libraries, thanks to a grant secured by the Parent Teacher Organization.
Teachers look forward to school, too: ‘I enjoy what I do’

Lake City prepares for annual Fall Fest
Lake City will host its annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 on the town square.
Young racecar fan meets Tristan Chamberlain

Hepp nominated for Leopold Conservation Award
James Hepp of Hepp Farms in Rockwell City is a finalist for the 2025 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award. The annual award is given by the Sand County Foundation, to “honor farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water resources and wildlife habitat on working land.” 
Annual Triathlon raises funds for Twin Lakes Bible Camp
The 19th Annual Twin Lakes Triathlon was held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. According to Volunteer Coordinator Pat Bennett, 83 athletes registered for the event, ranging in ages from 11 to 71. The triathlon drew athletes from 35 towns in Iowa, as well as Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and South Dakota.
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