J.J. Hands Drama Club presents “Twisted Tales”
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 29, the J.J. Hands Drama Club will be performing “Twisted Tales”, a story about three siblings who are trying to help get fairy tal…
Sac City Zone LWML hold spring rally
The Sac City Zone LWML Spring Rally was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, on Tuesday, April 18. The theme for the rally was “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearl…
If you are feeding birds right now you need to read this!
By Bruce Ehresman, Retired DNR Bird Ecologist and Anna Buckardt Thomas, Current DNR Bird Ecologist If you enjoy feeding birds, early spring can be a very exciting time as the migrants …
Birders of all skill levels are invited to Iowa Ornithologists' Union spring meeting, May 5 – 7, in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES - The Iowa Ornithologists' Union is celebrating it's 100-year anniversary as part of its annual spring meeting, May 5-7, at the Stine Barn and grounds, 4000 Turnberry D…
Beware of burning: Rules on disposing of solid waste
As the weather gradually warms up and spring cleaning begins, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of the open burning regulations. Today's waste materials a…
The Last Acts Announced for the 2023 Iowa State Fair Grandstand
DES MOINES -- With only 112 days until the 2023 Iowa State Fair, the last two acts are multi-talented rapper, actor and recording executive Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges with special guest …
Make it OK walk planned in Fort Dodge
May is mental health awareness month and a Make it OK Day walk has been planned by Community Health Center of Fort Dodge to take place on Thursday, May 18th around the Fort Dodge city …
Stewart Memorial Annual 2-Mile Fun Run Set for End of June
The historically popular Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) 2-Mile Fun Run event has been scheduled for Saturday, June 24 – in conjunction with the Lake City Betterment Associa…
Mental Health Month Inspires Local Awareness Walk
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to destigmatizing mental healthcare, education, and providing support to people with mental illness and their families. Stewart Memorial…
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Now Accepting Breastmilk Donations
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) recently became a Milk Collection Depot for the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa, meaning it now has the proper equipment to accept and store donat…
Raising Awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com If you have been around the square in Lake City recently, you may have noticed the teal ribbons tied…
Showing the Results
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital holds open house to show off completed renovations By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake Ci…
Board of Supervisors approve early retirement
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 11, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors approved an early retirement agreement for EMS Director Kerrie Hull. Hull has been with…
Lake City Public Works Director Resigns
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 3 the City Council of Lake City was presented with the resignation of Public Works Director Mark Hungate. Hungate submitted his res…
Lohrville City Council discuss public works projects
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 11, the Lohrville City Council discussed some upcoming public works projects. They started by discussing the costs for pavement rep…
SCC School Board approve new director district boundaries
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 10, the South Central Calhoun School Board approved new district boundaries for their director districts. The changes are being mad…