Board of Supervisors discuss Twin Lakes bike path
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 20, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors was presented with concerns about the Twin Lakes bike path Construction in the area has …
Remembering lost lives
Churdan Police Memorial to remember the lives of fallen Iowa officers By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Construction has begun on the Iowa Officer Down Memorial in Churdan. T…
Rockwell City Churches host community vacation bible school
Rockwell City Churches host community vacation bible school By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On July 29 at 2 p.m. the Rockwell City Church of Christ, St. Paul’s Lutheran, th…
Lake City Council vacates and conveys land.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncounty.com On June 19, the City Council of Lake City held a public hearing and approved a vacation and conveyance of land. The area in question is the portion…
Rockwell City council to move local Cuisine in the Corn
By Kendra Gallentine On June 19 the council was informed that Charity Vogel was hired as the new Rockwell City Chamber of Development director. Theresa Hildreth asked that starting at …
Rockwell City posts reward for missing light
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Last summer, the park gate for the Rockwell City Park was damaged by a vehicle. On the park gate was a vintage light fixture that matched th…
SCC School Board update school policies.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 19, the South Central Calhoun School Board discussed the yearly school policy updates. Several updates to the school policy were nee…
Shady Oaks Care Center to be purchased by Accura HealthCare
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com It was recently confirmed that Accura HealthCare is in the process of completing the acquisition of Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. Sha…
Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake nearing completion
LAKE VIEW – A second and final season of dredging on Black Hawk Lake, located in Sac County, is scheduled to end the week of June 18th. An additional two to three weeks of site clean-u…
SMCH CEO Cindy Carstens Announces Retirement
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s (SMCH) Chief Executive Officer Cindy Carstens has made plans to retire December 31 of this year. After 15 years of service and commitment in this …
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Fourth of July
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iow…
Swimmers itch is showing up, right on schedule
Swimmer's itch is starting to make its presence known in many of Iowa's natural lakes in north central and northwest Iowa. The condition is caused by parasitic flatworms. The flatworm …
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY RESPONSIBLY
DES MOINES — The 4th of July is a time for celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of summer holiday f…
The Wild Midwest
Lake City’s annual Western Days celebration is this weekend. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Lake City’s 64th annual Western Days festival is almost here. This year, the La…
Saddle up!
Top Rail Saddle Club hosts their annual Western Days Rodeo By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The 64th annual Western Days Rodeo will be happening this weekend. Presented by L…
Hometown Heroes Memorial Ride held this past weekend
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 17, motorcycle enthusiasts gathered in front of the Rockwell City Fire Department to take part in the 9th annual Hometown Heroes Mem…