Mike Witt to give gardening tips
Calhoun County Extension and Outreach is hosting Mike Witt, Iowa State Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist, for a free Spring Garden Ag Supper on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5:30-7…
Did you know SCC doesn’t have guidance counselors anymore?
SCC’s School Counselors strive to support students and staff alike. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com In 1990, the American School Counselor Association called for schools to…
Board of Supervisors sign gambling awareness month proclamation
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphonex.com On February 21, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors signed a joint proclamation with Community Family Services on making March gambling a…
Titans compete in individual speech
By Marleta Smith SCC Speech Coach Congratulations to the Titan Individual Speech team who competed in the district contest at Kuemper this Saturday. The following students received Div…
Lake City council discuss residential tax abatements
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On February 20, the City Council of Lake City discussed potential changes to the city’s tax abatement program. The updates would be made to …
Rockwell City Council discusses airport improvements
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On February 21, the city council of Rockwell City discussed a proposed improvement to the airport with Airport Manager Phil Hammen. Phil sta…
SCC School Board discusses student and staff survey
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On February 20, the South Central Calhoun School Board discussed a recent survey of students and staff in the high school. The Prairie Lakes…
Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream
The Lenon Mills Dam has served as the upper boundary to the Black Bass, both smallmouth and largemouth bass, catch and release regulation in the Middle Raccoon River since it was estab…
Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings
AMES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Customers can choose to ha…
Meet with Area Lawmakers March 10
Senator Tim Kraayenbrink and Representative Mike Sexton will be at the Rockwell City Public Library starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, for a town hall meeting. Members of the C…
Growing Together Mini-Grant Awarded to Calhoun County
Funds will help support food security and healthy eating across Iowa AMES – In the midst of record setting food pantry usage throughout the state, Growing Together Mini-Grants will pro…
Maren Morris and Lindsey Stirling Announced
Homemakers Furniture Grandstand Concert Series - Kum & Go Stage, Iowa State Fair Grandstand DES MOINES -- Platinum-certified country artist Maren Morris announced on the Iowa State Fai…
Spring is around the corner
By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher Despite what Puxatawney Phil saw (need I remind you of his shadow and the prediction of six more weeks of winter) and the imminent threat of snow storms …
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lake City’s Capri Theater continues to provide family entertainment at a low cost. By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com While it may not have been the first movie theater to sta…
Board of Supervisors discuss opioid settlement
By Karl Jones karl@calhouncountyphoenix.com On February 12, the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors was made aware of an additional opioid settlement. County Attorney Tina Meth-Farring…
SCC FFA Celebrates FFA Week
By Parker Pagel SCC FFA Chapter Reporter On February 6 through 10 SCC FFA had our FFA Week. Our Sweetheart Court had a lot of fun with all the activities which included dress up days, …