USS Iowa to be christened by local sailor
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 17 at 9 a.m. the USS Iowa will be christened in Groton, Conn. at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division. A Calhoun County native, …
Drought watch in place with below normal rainfall in May
DES MOINES - The state of Iowa faced a dry May with only 2.54 inches of rainfall, which is just over half of its normal rainfall for the month. This lack of rainfall has led to deterio…
Upcoming Payment Updates to Online AFO Application (EMMP)
The State of Iowa is transitioning to a new electronic payment system that will impact the online Animal Feeding Operation application (EMMP) later this summer. The Iowa Office of the …
Several Iowa companies team with Pollution Prevention Interns, save resources and enhance environmental performance
DES MOINES – Ten Iowa businesses have teamed with the Iowa DNR's Pollution Prevention (P2) Intern Program this summer to increase the efficiency of their operations and reduce associat…
NEW RESOURCE FOR IOWANS TO LEARN ABOUT EMERGING DRUGS
DES MOINES - The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) unveiled a new website to educate Iowans about emerging substances for which there may be little or no regulation, such as Xy…
Meeting to Address Tar Spot Concerns on June 28
Ogden – Farmers and ag service providers will have the opportunity to meet and discuss concerns about tar spot, a new disease affecting corn fields, at a program on June 28. Join Iowa …
It’s about the Relationships
Matt Carlson retires from SCC By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com This summer marks the start of Matt Carlson’s retirement from the South Central Calhoun school district. Carls…
Paving the way forward
Calhoun County EMS receives grant to help try a new approach to medical emergency response. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Recently, it was announced that Calhoun County w…
The return of sports photos
The Calhoun County Phoenix brings on Emma Anderson to help cover sporting events. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Calhoun County Phoenix is proud to announce that Emma …
Board of Supervisors discuss family farm tax credit
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On May 30, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discussed the Family Farm Tax Credit the county offers. The last time anything about the …
SCC FFA wraps up 2023 school year.
By Claire Riat SCC FFA Reporter With a new year comes a new officer team, and for the South Central Calhoun FFA chapter, eleven new officers were elected and installed at the 2023 Pare…
J.J. Hands Library receives STEM Cart
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 5, two individuals from Iowa Select Farms arrived at the J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville bringing a gift. The library had been selec…
Rockwell City Rotary Club announces Youth Citizens of the Year
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Rockwell City Rotary Club decided to extend their “Rotary Citizen of the Year” award to the youth of Calhoun County. One student was sel…
Discover Hidden Gems with the 2023 State Park Passport
The Iowa State Park Passport is back in 2023 and better than ever. From June 1 – Oct. 31, Iowa State Park Passport holders can earn points by checking into more than 60 state parks and…
Wildfire smoke contributes to air quality exceedances in May
Des Moines, IA – The Air Quality Bureau has recorded 33 exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) over the last 14 days. Smoke from wildfires in Northern Canada…
Iowa State Fair Agricultural Experience Tickets On Sale
Limited Number of Tickets On Sale Now DES MOINES -- Immerse yourself in Iowa agriculture at the Iowa State Fair with smaller, exclusive, up-close and one-on-one experiences. Barnyard Y…