Calhoun County Phoenix - Staff Photo - Create Article
13 August 2025

SCC District to have weeklong spring break in 2025

Parents and caregivers will want to make note of changes to the 2025-2026 calendar, including longer school days and a weeklong spring break.
13 August 2025
District-wide Open House set for Aug. 21

13 August 2025
Back to school road safety: Reminders for drivers, parents, and students

3 August 2025
Amanda Buse to join Lake View Stewart Memorial Clinic in fall 2025
Stewart Memorial is proud to announce that Amanda Buse, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, AGNP-C, will be joining the Lake View Clinic team this fall. A dedicated and experienced provider with a deep passion for rural health care, Buse brings a wide range of expertise to the clinic including family medicine, women’s health, holistic care, and chronic disease management.
3 August 2025
Calhoun County Conservation hosts “Masters of Disguise”

1 August 2025
Reptile guests visit J.J. Hands Library
Over 40 curious attendees gathered at the J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a hands-on educational experience with reptiles, hosted by Spock’s Sanctuary of Des Moines.
24 July 2025
Calhoun County Expo: Six days of mud, foam, and fun
The 2025 Calhoun County Expo brought six days of family friendly fun to the fairgrounds in Rockwell City, Iowa, highlighting the area’s strong agricultural roots and community spirit. Take a look at our reader-submitted photos.
18 July 2025
Calhoun County Expo Pageant a tough call for judges
Three were crowned, but all were winners • The Calhoun County Iowa Expo kicked off with the annual pageant, held on the evening of July 8, 2025. No one would envy the judges, who sat before a stage full of qualified candidates eager to represent the county.
17 July 2025
Calhoun County in Focus: July 17, 2025
At the Calhoun County Phoenix, we’re launching a new weekly photo feature titled "Calhoun County in Focus." Each week, the column will showcase a reader-submitted photo that captures the unique beauty and character of life in Calhoun County.
29 June 2025
Lake City Police Chief resigns, moving on to new position

23 June 2025
The Lot on Twin is now CJ Resort Twin Lakes: Housing development pivots to become Airbnb rental 
When Chris and Jess Friedrichsen purchased land between North and South Twin Lakes in Rockwell City, they initially planned to build The Lot on Twin, an 11-home development. Instead, the couple now plans to use the land to construct several Airbnb rentals, CJ Resort Twin Lakes. Find out what was behind the decision, and the status of the project.
22 June 2025
FFA members lend a hand at Accura HealthCare

17 June 2025
Long-time SCC staff members retire
When the school bell rang for the final time on May 30, 2025, it marked not only the end of the academic year, but also the start of retirement for three long-time South Central Calhoun (SCC) staff members. Find out what's next for Mishelle Gerdes, Mark Schaefer, and Marc DeMoss.
17 June 2025
Rockwell City preschoolers celebrate graduation
Students at South Central Calhoun’s preschool in Rockwell City, Iowa, celebrated their graduation at the end of May. Read on to see the class list and photos from their graduation performance.
17 June 2025
SCC Middle School ends year with carnival, talent show
Students at South Central Calhoun (SCC) Middle School ended the school year with some fun activities. Check out the photos and see what these kids were up to.
12 June 2025
Rockwell City Airport hosts Young Eagles event

By Brittanie Dusenberry
Calhoun County Phoenix

Subscribe to News
--- Online Subscribers: Please click here to log in to read this story and access all content.

Not an Online Subscriber? Click here to subscribe.