Cherokee News

WILBUR W. SEALMAN, 87, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 in the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Often, young students are advised to reach for the stars. One Sioux City high schooler is taking that advice....literally. Betsy Ehmcke didn't know where to begin.

"And then all of a sudden I heard a crash. I had no idea what it was," said John Goetz, homeowner.

There's also a big pile of trees that were torn down by the old school, and homes with roof damage.

Authorities are seeking information on a semi involved in a Thursday afternoon personal injury accident.

KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and SportsCherokee, IA sees an increase in need for housing and jobs The project was completed earlier this year and is projected to bring in around $100,000 a year for community projects, and that's not the only sign of economic growth in the area.

The Grotto of the Redemption is known for its beautiful stones - agates, geodes, petrified wood.