The shelter-in-place order was lifted shortly afterward, and both Algona and Bishop Garrigan schools resumed normal operations, dismissing at their regular times.
The charges stem from a report of alleged abuse made to law enforcement in May of 2025.
Authorities say a small fire started inside the apartment.
Charges include Exploiting the Elderly and Operating Vehicle Without Consent
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst presented Heart ‘n Home in Laurens with her Iowa Small Business of the Week Award
Police say the new equipment will increase officer safety during dangerous calls and help resolve volatile situations more safely.
Iowa Lakes Community College has announced a new nursing partnership with Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota.
The City of Estherville addressed several financial items Monday night, including a yearly amendment to the city’s budget.
Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.
The Cherokee Community School District has named Jeff Siebersma as its next superintendent.
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