Rockwell City Council updates residential regulations
By Karl Jones Karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 24, the Rockwell City Council updated two ordinances that provide updates to the city’s policies in regards to residential properti…
AITC Presents "Right This Very Minute" by Lisl Detlefsen
Kalene Berte, tri-county AITC coordinator for Farm Bureau, and Jill Mims, office assistant/master gardener coordinator for Calhoun County Extension and Outreach, presented the book tit…
Updated Meteorological and Elevation Data Available for Use in Air Dispersion Modeling
When the EPA released updates to the AERMOD modeling system on June 27, 2022, they included updates to AERMET, the preprocessor used to generate meteorological data for use in AERMOD. …
Celebrate Iowa trees throughout the year
DES MOINES – Every Arbor Day, Iowans pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to planting and managing Iowa's trees and forests. Trees are one of Iowa…
Bird feeding 101 – attracting birds and maintaining feeders
Bird feeding is among the most popular pastimes in the country, enjoyed by an estimated 57 million people who spend roughly $4 billion annually on seed, baths and feeders, books and bi…
It's Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n' Paddle Passport
The Hook n' Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun. Sign up online and start collecting points for checking in to more than 90 …
DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals
A dramatic warming trend, along with the correct photoperiod, allowed DNR staff to capture more than 3,100 adult female walleyes in a short amount of time at Clear, Rathbun, and Storm …
Win weekly prizes while helping to improve walleye fishing
Iowa DNR is partnering with My Catch by Angler's Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting today through June 30. Win weekly prizes and help Iowa DNR expand walle…
Motorcycle Safety and Impaired Enforcement
Des Moines – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Safe riding and driving practices, and cooperation from all road users, will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on…
Be Part of the Best Days Ever
DES MOINES -- With less than four months until the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023, make plans now to be involved in the Fair's special events and competitions. Now is the time to …
Facing the Best
Evelyn Kramer and Delanie Westcott head to Florida for Disney Duals By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On June 20, Evelyn Kramer and Delanie Westcott head to the Orange County…
More Room for More Work
Makce Motors approved to build new detailing shop, parts warehouse By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Macke Motors has been serving Lake City and the surrounding communities s…
A long journey
Former EMS Director Kerrie Hull retires with high hopes for the service By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The Calhoun County EMS was established in July of 2007 after the cou…
Board of Supervisors discuss subdivision road access
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 18, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors discussed road access for the Murphy Subdivision that is planned to be built near Twin …
Lake City Council meeting gets heated
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 17, the City Council of Lake City was approached about a recent decision to order the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the propert…
Lake City Visioning Committee discuss Goins Park improvements
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 15 the Lake City Visioning Committee met to discuss future plans for Goins Park. The plans are set up in a way where improvements m…