Over 40 curious attendees gathered at the J.J. Hands Library in Lohrville on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a hands-on educational experience with reptiles, hosted by Spock’s Sanctuary of Des Moines.
The South Central Calhoun baseball team finished third in the Twin Lakes Conference and made it to the district semi-finals, a solid season that was recognized with five Titans earning All-Conference recognition.
The goal of the summer for the South Central Calhoun Senior Division Rec League baseball team wasn’t necessarily all about wins, but in the end the Titans played their best of the season when it mattered most.
The 2024-25 season was a challenge for the South Central Calhoun girls basketball program. With only six players, the Titans were not able to field a junior varsity team, leaving a roster of six players to battle through an entire season.
While being around water is fun for children, it’s not without its dangers. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years, according to the American Red Cross. Learn how to stay safe.
One challenge of living in a rural area is a lack of public transportation. Calhoun County Public Health is seeking volunteer drivers to assist those who would otherwise lack a way to run errands or attend medical appointments.
According to criminal complaints filed in Calhoun County, Iowa in June 2024, Corey Edward Goeders of Pocahontas stole butcher hogs over the course of several months and then sold them.
Jazz has been called “the power of now.” This energetic spirit is alive in Lake City, Iowa, which is hosting the Jazzed Up Big Band on Aug. 3, 2025, to help raise funds to restore the iconic bandstand in the historic town square.
