Rockwell City Council discuss new subdivision
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On April 3, the Rockwell City Council discussed the implementation of a new subdivision. The subdivision would be created by extending mai…
Writing Your Retirement Paycheck
How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question will be addressed on Thursday evenings May 4 and 11 in an online workshop from Iowa State Universit…
Major restoration effort to improve Black Hawk Lake water quality
DES MOINES – A second and final season of dredging on Black Hawk Lake, located in Sac County, will start this week and is scheduled to end in early June. An additional two to three wee…
Take time to clean and inspect lifejackets ahead of boating season
Surprising as it may seem, March is not a busy boating month in Iowa. But it is a good time to clean and inspect important boating equipment – lifejackets – so its ready to go when the…
Water Summary Update: First below normal precipitation month of 2023.
DES MOINES — After four months in a row of above normal precipitation, totals for March came in lower than normal. Precipitation for March was 1.49 inches, 0.5 inches below normal. As …
Plan your spring wildflower walk with new bloom report
Experience the best of Iowa's spring season with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new weekly woodland wildflower bloom report. Iowa's woodlands come to life with patches …
Two More Great Nights Announced on the Iowa State Fair Grandstand
DES MOINES -- With only a few more nights to announce, the Iowa State Fair has added The Black Keys and Jeff Dunham to the 2023 lineup. The Black Keys have eleven albums and decades of…
2023 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Award Entries Now Open
DES MOINES -- The Iowa State Fair, Pioneer and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, are seeking entries for the 2023 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, …
Keeping Your Private Well Water Safe
A new learning opportunity from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Webster County Environmental Health Officer The Webster County Extension office along with the Webs…
One year from now: the next rare Solar Eclipse hits the U.S.
Before 2017's solar eclipse, it was 38 years since the last one; the next after 2024 not for another 20 years! By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner Solar eclipse. Mother Nature's most…
Holy Week: Our Lenten season concludes in a powerful way
Traditions help us focus on faith By: Chris C. Nelson Many of us celebrate this time of year. Spring is here, the weather is warmer, the days are longer and the sun seems to shine a li…
Growing for the community
Details on the Lake City Community Garden are being revealed By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com The City of Lake City now has plots available for rent at the new Community Gar…
A story that needs to be told
Author Mike Toyne shares his brother’s story from Vietnam By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, the soldiers who were involved in the conflict…
Calhoun County EMS to apply for grant
Calhoun County is applying for the Rural EMS Pilot Grant program. With this grant, the county will be able to utilize technology and civilian volunteers to address the challenges in ru…
Sac City LWML prepare spring rally.
The Sac City Zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Spring Rally will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City on Tuesday, April 18. The program will be a presentation on the Peda…
Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway
Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa's deer and…