Mug shot of Nathaniel Kyren Bevers-McGivney
13 July 2025

After two day trial, Bevers-McGivney found guilty

On July 9, 2025, Judge Derek Johnson found Nathaniel Kyren Bevers-McGivney guilty of first degree murder and abuse of a corpse, in connection with the death of 17-year-old Michele "Luna" Jackson of Farnhamville, Iowa.
11 July 2025
Lake City event shined a light on rural healthcare concerns
A handful of like-minded citizens turned out for the Supporting Rural Healthcare Event at Lake City’s Town Square on July 8.
10 July 2025
Start your engines: The Lake City Car & Truck Show returns for its fifth year

10 July 2025
Bullhead Bash reels in the fun
Lauver Live Bait Co. hosted its second annual Bullhead Bash at North Twin Lake on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The event’s rules allowed two-person teams to catch adult bullheads while abiding by all state fishing laws and regulations. Find out the purpose behind this event, and who the winning teams were.
7 July 2025
Hands-free driving law takes effect
A new state law prohibits the use of electronic devices while driving, unless such devices are in hands-free mode. The law went into effect on July 1, 2025.
7 July 2025
SCC baseball keeps season alive with win (July 2, 3, and 5, 2025)
Titans beat SE Valley in playoffs • A recap of South Central Calhoun's baseball games on July 2, 3, and 5, 2025.
4 July 2025
The Kinney-Mohr Trail gets a ‘glow up’
​​​​​​​After tree removal project, Lohrville seeks tree stump artists
3 July 2025
Western Days 2025: Food, fun, and memories
Lake City, Iowa’s annual Western Days were held June 27-29, 2025. Attendees enjoyed three days packed with events and activities. (All photos by Brittanie Dusenberry)
3 July 2025
Lohrville City Council approves salaries and July events

By Brittanie Dusenberry

3 July 2025
United Bank of Iowa donates to Faith Community in Action
United Bank of Iowa recently donated $2,000 to Faith Community In Action in Rockwell City. This money was raised during United Bank of Iowa’s “UNITED TOGETHER Makes the Difference” Cause Day effort. 
3 July 2025
Court Report: July 3, 2025
The following is a list of recent and ongoing felony cases in Calhoun County, Iowa. Please note that case information is updated daily at Iowa Courts Online. Visit iowacourts.state.ia.us for more information.
3 July 2025
Titan softball falls to Newell-Fonda and Ogden (July 2, 2025)
A recap of South Central Calhoun's softball games against Newell-Fonda and Ogden on July 2, 2025.
1 July 2025
Healthy Kids Iowa: Providing fresh food and pantry staples
This summer, Iowa is piloting a new food distribution program, to help ensure kids have access to healthy foods over the summer break. Healthy Kids Iowa has two distribution sites in Calhoun County, both in Rockwell City: New Opportunities - Calhoun and South Central Calhoun (SCC) Middle School.
30 June 2025
Capri Theatre awarded POET grant for building upgrades
In mid-June, Lake City’s Capri Theatre was awarded a $2,000 POET Community Impact Grant. Capri Theatre Board Member Brad Anderson, who is also the superintendent for the South Central Calhoun School District, explains how the theater ended up applying for a POET Community Impact Grant, and what they plan to do with the funds.
25 June 2025
One building, two congregations: Grace Fellowship and St. Paul’s share space in Rockwell City
Two separate congregations — Grace Fellowship and St. Paul’s Lutheran & Presbyterian — share one space in Rockwell City, Iowa. Read on to learn more about both congregations, and how this unique arrangement came to be.
25 June 2025
Court Report: Week of June 26, 2025
The Court Report for the week of June 26, 2025, includes information on some of the arrests and crimes that occurred in Calhoun County, Iowa, or otherwise involved county residents.
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