TOP HEADLINES


  • Fort Dodge music artist Kris Karr (pictured) and his band will return to the Golden Buckle on the Corn Belt on August 6 for Rockwell City Revitalization’s “Live on the Square” final concert of the summer season. [File photo]
    Rockwell City Revitalization sets summer concert series
    04/13/2021 - 10:52am

  • A crowd of nearly 30 people attended the City Council of Lake City’s latest meeting, held on April 5 at the Council Chambers of City Hall. Most of the guests were present for the council’s meeting with Lake City Police Officer Aaron Alspach. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    Lake City council tables decision on officer’s academy extension
    04/13/2021 - 10:47am

  • SCC freshman Nathan Burley receives the baton from teammate Ashton Meyer during the Ink Wunderly Relays, held on April 6 at the SCC High School Track in Lake City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    SCC track & field teams compete at Ink Wunderly, Richard Ryan Relays
    04/13/2021 - 10:36am

  • SCC junior Sayer Steig chips a shot toward the green during last Thursday’s dual meet against East Sac County at the Sac Country Club in Sac City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    Hanks, Steig lead Titan golf teams in season debut
    04/13/2021 - 10:33am

  • Pictured above are Calhoun County Sheriff Pat Riley, Calhoun County Farm Bureau Darcy Maulsby and Deputy Kelly Moritz, who show off a $500 donation from the farm bureau to the sheriff’s office K-9 program on April 6 in Rockwell City. [Provided photo]
    Calhoun County Farm Bureau donates to K-9 Program
    04/13/2021 - 10:10am

  • Rockwell City native and SCC alumna Megan Decker (right) stands alongside Julia Campbell (left) during their campaign for Iowa State University Student Body Vice President and President, respectively. After being recently elected, it is the first time in ISU’s recent history that women have held both executive positions. [Provided photo]
    Decker elected as ISU’s Student Body Vice President
    04/13/2021 - 10:03am

  • Members of the Titan Extreme volleyball club celebrate following a score made during the SCC 8th Grade AAU Volleyball Tournament, held on March 20 at the SCC Middle School Gymnasium in Rockwell City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    BLOCKBUSTERS
    04/06/2021 - 10:43am

  • U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra and local livestock producers meet within the rustic settings of the Lauver Farmstead's barn on March 31, north of Lake City. The haymow was converted into a meeting space a decade ago. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    “WE’RE ALL IOWANS TOGETHER”
    04/06/2021 - 10:38am

  • SCC senior Laura Greene takes a leap into the sandpit during the long jump competition of the Sixth Annual Chelsey Henkenius Early Bird Meet, held on March 29 at the South Central Calhoun High School Track in Lake City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    WELCOME BACK, TRACK
    04/06/2021 - 10:33am

  • A large sign was recently placed, indicating construction to Stewart Memorial Community Hospital. The “Putting People First” project is slated to be complete in 2022. [Provided photo]
    SMCH: Construction has begun, here’s what you need to know
    04/06/2021 - 10:17am

  • Volunteers, which include Calhoun County Board of Health Chairman Kim Kramer and wife Peg Kramer (left), place dosages of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine into syringes before the Calhoun County Public Health's vaccination clinic held on March 17 at the Calhoun County Expo Center in Rockwell City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    COLLECTIVE EFFORT
    03/30/2021 - 12:28pm
  • SCC Elementary receives $25,000 grant from Casey’s General Store
    03/30/2021 - 12:21pm

  • SCC’s Cole Corey curls around the high bar during the Sixth Annual Chelsey Henkenius Early Bird Meet, held at Titan Field in Lake City. Corey is one of the few state qualifiers returning to the Titan boys’ track team. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
    SCC track & field teams gear up for 2021 campaign
    03/30/2021 - 12:19pm

  • SCC golfer Corey Hicks watches his putt travel toward the cup during a meet held in 2019 at the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course. Hicks will lead the Titan boys into the 2021 spring season. [File photo]
    SCC golf squads take aim at 2021 spring season
    03/30/2021 - 12:01pm
  • Supervisors authorize jailing agreement between Calhoun, Carroll counties
    03/30/2021 - 11:45am

News


Fort Dodge music artist Kris Karr (pictured) and his band will return to the Golden Buckle on the Corn Belt on August 6 for Rockwell City Revitalization’s “Live on the Square” final concert of the summer season. [File photo]
04/13/2021 - 10:52am
Rockwell City Revitalization sets summer concert series
It’s become a summertime staple in the Golden Buckle on the Corn Belt. In an announcement made last Thursday by Rockwell City Revitalization, the “Live on the Square” summer concert series is a go for 2021, with dates of June 4, June 25, July 16 and...
Lake City council tables decision on officer’s academy extension
Rockwell City council agrees to extend garbage collection contract
Lytton City Council passes second readings of three ordinances
Supervisors approve 28E Agreement between Sheriff’s office, Manson
SCC In The Middle, April 14

Opinion

04/13/2021 - 10:05am
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: April is “Meat on the Table” Month
Governor Kim Reynolds declared the month of April as “Meat on the Table” Month. The Calhoun County Farm Bureau would like people to know that our farmers work hard every day, come rain, snow, sun, hail, winds, whatever the day’s weather brings to...
Minute with Mike, Week 13
PRESERVING THE PAST: At Play, 1895 Style!
Minute with Mike, Week 12
Mid-America Publishing's Final Four Picks
JUST MOM: Blown Out Egg Casserole

Sports


SCC freshman Nathan Burley receives the baton from teammate Ashton Meyer during the Ink Wunderly Relays, held on April 6 at the SCC High School Track in Lake City. [Tyler Anderson/The Graphic-Advocate]
04/13/2021 - 10:36am
SCC track & field teams compete at Ink Wunderly, Richard Ryan Relays
So far into the 2021 spring sports season, the South Central Calhoun track & field teams have found out who is going to currently lead them and who will be assets for both programs in the near future. In their second week of the season, the SCC...
Hanks, Steig lead Titan golf teams in season debut
SCC boys’ basketball coach announces free summer workouts
BLOCKBUSTERS
WELCOME BACK, TRACK
SCC track & field teams gear up for 2021 campaign

Obituaries

04/05/2021 - 8:07am
Carl Prince
Carl J. Prince, 58, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at the United Methodist Church in Rockwell City, with Pastor Anita Bane officiating. Burial of casket will be...
Jennifer Morrow
LeRoy Schultz
Karon LaVine
Frances Bachman
Marjorie Everts

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