Over two dozen South Central Calhoun employees are celebrating milestone anniversaries during the 2025-2026 school year. Donna von Glan is now entering her 48th year with the district.

The South Central Calhoun football team hosted its annual Tough Man Competition on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event marked the end of a focused weeklong camp at the high school in Lake City, leading into the fall season.

The 16-member Jazzed Up Big Band played a fundraiser concert at the Lake City High School on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

During the last weekend of July, Village Square Theater produced its 2025 summer children’s play, “Hooray for Justice” by Renee Clark.

“The point is not to be in competition with each other, but instead to work together toward the common goal of sharing Jesus.”  That is the message that guides four local churches, when they come together each summer to host Community Vacation Bible School, explained Ashley Brandt, the 2025 event organizer.

Lohrville is an RVTV stop this year, and city officials are busy getting ready. Plus, notices regarding septic tanks, and more city council news.

“I want to be a nun.” It’s been over 80 years since Rockwell City, Iowa native Sister Felicia Schlechter made this declaration to her parents, but she remembers the moment with absolute clarity.

Photos from Rockwell City's Sweet Corn Daze, held on Aug. 2, 2025.

For the 16th year, Macke Motors of Lake City has received the Mark of Excellence Award. General Motors gives the award to dealers who demonstrate high levels of customer satisfaction.