Dobson Pipe Organ Builders announces groundbreaking
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 15, 2021 the Dobson Pipe Organ Builders’s workshop burned to the ground due to an accident. However, exactly two years later, the co…
Board of Supervisors reclassifies drainage district
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 13, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors adopted the reclassification for the 120 West Main Tile Drainage District. The district …
Calhoun County observes Independence Day
All Calhoun County offices with the exception of the EMS and Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Lohrville City Council to purchase new pickup
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 13, the Lohrville City Council took advantage of an opportunity to acquire a new city pickup. With the current city pickup starting …
Tragedy in Lohrville
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On Friday, June 16 tragedy struck in Lohrville as a six-year-old was found dead in their home. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received …
Collision on Black Hawk Lake Sunday sends two teens to the hospital
A collision between a personal watercraft (PWC) and a pontoon Sunday afternoon at Black Hawk Lake sent two Harlan teenagers to the hospital. The pontoon, operated by Charles Lierman, 7…
New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season
Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues. Raccoons were the focus of a bill approved during the 20…
Calhoun County Sheriff's department conducting investigation
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Updated at 5:55 p.m. This morning, the South Central Calhoun Community School District (SCC CSD) was notified of some news concerning a stud…
Getting a bigger dance floor
Dance 2 Xtreme expands studio to accommodate growing participation By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Last Sunday, Marae Erkenbrack took the first swing as part of the demolit…
Getting close to completion
Lake City’s Kid’s Spot daycare makes progress on expansion By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com If you have driven by the Kid’s Spot daycare in Lake City recently you may have n…
More that just covering costs
Practical Farmers of Iowa event explains the profit in cover crops By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 9, James Hepp teamed up with Practical Farmers of Iowa to hold a …
Board of Supervisors discuss Twin Lakes Road easement.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 6, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discussed the Southwest Twin Lakes Road easement. A representative from the area brought …
Sign up for these events at the Calhoun County Expo
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Calhoun County Expo is just around the corner! With events starting on July 5, signups are now available for several of them. Apart from…
Lake City Council discusses speed bumps
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 5, the City Council of Lake City discussed the placement of speed bumps by the intersection of Wayne St. and Washington St. Randy Ke…
Lytton City Council discuss city water
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 6, the Lytton City Council discussed the city’s water system. The preliminary engineer’s report from ISG on the proposed water proje…
Rockwell City Council discuss outdoor warning system
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 5, the Rockwell City Council discussed recent upgrades made to the outdoor warning siren system. Calhoun County Emergency Manager Sh…