South Central Calhoun Middle School in Rockwell City held its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11, honoring local veterans through music, student tributes, and the presentation of Quilts of Valor.
The title of Cory Waller and The Wicked Things' latest release isn’t a reference to a fashion accessory. It’s an homage to Rockwell City and its motto of “The Golden Buckle on the Corn Belt.”
If you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to want to mark your calendar for Friday, Nov. 14, when the Rockwell City Rotary Club hosts its annual Dessert Auction over the lunch hour.
Everyone in Lake City knows one fun fact about the Smith family: all fourteen of Jean and Bill Smith’s children have names that start with the letter “D.” But for the Smith brothers, that shared initial isn’t the only thing they have in common. They also share a passion for racing that’s carried their family name across International Motor Contest Association dirt tracks for more than two decades.
In September 2025, long-time South Central Calhoun teacher Mishelle Gerdes lost her battle with cancer. She is remembered for her love of Halloween and dressing up with her fellow teachers.
