Doctors on ZOOM?
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital implements new Telemedicine Technology By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com With the opening of their new Emergency Room, Stewart Memorial Co…
2023 SCC Students Compete in Nationals in Frisco, TX
The South Central Calhoun Academic Decathlon team participated in the National Academic Decathlon competition in Frisco, TX from April 27-29. Earlier in April, the students completed t…
Board of Supervisors stand against proposed Tax changes
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On May 2, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to stand with other counties against proposed tax changes. The propo…
Lake City Council discuss city employment.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On May 1, the City Council of Lake City discussed the hiring process for the hiring of a new public works employee or director. Several appl…
Lytton councilman announces resignation
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On May 1, Colten Riley announced his resignation from the Lytton City Council effective on June 6. The council expressed that they will miss…
Rockwell City Council discuss wastewater testing.
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On May 4, the Rockwell City Council discussed submitting wastewater to the state for additional testing. The state is concerned about COVID-…
Rockwell City Rotary Club and Mid American Energy Employees Team up for Rotary District Grant Project
By Lowell Stoolman The Rockwell City Rotary club began thinking of replacing some rotting benches and adding a couple new ones approximately one year ago. Plans were made, quotes were …
National Amphibian Week is May 7-13
The loud singing from springtime marshes comes from a tiny package, the chorus frog – an inch-long virtuoso common to Iowa. Chorus frogs along with other frogs, toads and salamanders a…
Water Summary Update: April 2023 - Another dry month
DES MOINES — Rainfall in April was just over two inches but 1.5 inches below normal for the month. This comes after a drier than normal March. As a result, streamflows are down across …
How to Get a Blue Ribbon at the 2023 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES -- The Iowa State Fair is the premier showcase of the very best in Iowa each August. Blue ribbons are the coveted top award for competition at the Fair and it might be easie…
Stewart Memorial to Host Better Bladder, Better Life Seminar
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) will host another Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminar on June 13 at 12:00 pm at the SMCH Conference Center. A meal will be catered by SMCH Nutrition Serv…
100 Days Until the Best Days Ever
DES MOINES -- Only 100 days until the 2023 Iowa State Fair and the BEST DAYS EVER! Food, concerts, local entertainment, special contests, zany competition00-s, livestock and more! Make…
Some NEW Bins
NEW Cooperative installing new grain bins at Lohrville and Rands facilities. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com At the beginning of April, construction work began on a new gra…
Board of Supervisors discuss nuisance property
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 25, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discussed the state of 2921 Sigourney Avenue. The property has become a nuisance proper…
Playing in the Dirt
SCC receives the Iowa Trees for Kids Grant By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On March 15, the South Central Calhoun Community School District received word that they were sel…
Lytton Library plans to open time capsule
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Back in 2013 during their summer reading program, the Lytton Library had participants fill a box full of treasures in order to form a time c…