March 17, 2026

Ryherd Resigns

Cherokee Community School District Superintendent Tom Ryherd is resigning his position. Ryherd was named superintendent of the Perry Community School District last week, according to the Perry News. Perry School

Coon Named Iowa’s Mr. Basketball

(photo courtesy of Jamie Knapp) Storm Lake’s Jaidyn Coon has been named Iowa’s 2026 Mr. Basketball by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The 6-7 senior averaged 22 points, nine

Katherine M. Bayer, age 82, of Laurens

Katherine M. Bayer, age 82, of Laurens, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, Iowa. Funeral Service is 10:30 AM, Friday, March 20,

Donna Holmes, age 92, of Storm Lake

Donna Holmes, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died at her residence in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s

Fredrick Paul Ehlers, age 72, of Albert City

Fredrick Paul Ehlers, age 72, of Albert City, Iowa died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Memorial services will take place Saturday, March

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