Updated July 23, 2026
School Board meets
The school board voted to approve the preschool agreement and to purchase a new bus at their July meeting Monday, July 20. . . .
[Read full story]
6 to vie for Fair Royalty
Six young women will vie for the chance to become part of the Idaho County Fair 2027 Royalty Court. . . .
[Read full story]

Some artifacts carry questions
The museum recently received a remarkable and somewhat mysterious addition: a plaster mask of Sister Mary Theresa Gassner labeled as a "death mask," generously donated by Richard Sprute's children, Mary, Karen, Patrick and Gayle. . . .
[Read full story]
To the Library and Beyond
Yikes, summer is heating up with activity in the library as well as the weather outdoors. . . .
[Read full story]
Concert in the Park set for August 11
Make plans to attend a free concert in Cottonwood’s City Park on Tuesday August 11th at 6:30 pm.  . . .
[Read full story]
Prairie Elementary School Supply lists
On this page are the school supply lists for grades K-6 at Prairie Elementary School. . . .
Also, at the bottom of this page, is the school calendar for 2026-27. . . .
[Read full story]

Final drawings held
The final drawings for the Knights of Columbus 52-Pickup 2025 tickets were held at the July 14 meeting of the KCs. . . .
[Read full story]
________________________
Church seeks memorabilia
The Grangeville Christian Reformed Church is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2027. . . .
[Read full story]
________________________
Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the July 14 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer.  . . .
[Read full story]
________________________
Letters to the Editor
On this page is a letter to the editor from this week's print edition of the Chronicle. . . .
[Read full story]
________________________







Six young women are vying to be part of the 2027 Idaho County Fair Royalty. They are, top from left, Allie Brown, Avery Brown and Grace Kaschmitter and bottom row from left, Ella McLeod, Brittany Stowell and Brynnley York.  See article at left for bios. Click on each set of  photos for a larger view.

The Prairie Babe Ruth team finished their season with a 12-1 record. Their only loss was during the tournament championship game a few weeks ago where they took second against McCall.  Back row from left: Coach Clint Riener, Matthias Kaschmitter, Easton Bruegeman, John Seubert, Cooper Riener, Austin Labrum, Isaiah Warren and Coach Shawn Kaschmitter. Front Row from left: Joshua Warren, Troy Lorentz, Gabe Seubert, Kohen Forsmann, Andrew Riener, Declan Schwartz, and Kade Sewell. Thanks coaches for a great year of learning and fun! Photo taken by Weber Photography  Click on the photo for a larger view.

A John Deere combine harvests grain in a field near the Larry Arnzen farm on Tuesday morning. Photo by Steve Wherry. Click on the photo for a larger view.

These kids worked hard selling lemonade on a hot summer day. They were proud to serve their grandpa as one of their customers. The Stubbers kid’s even helped their dad build the lemonade stand. They were all happy to add some money to their piggy banks. Pictured are Kallie Stubbers, Kole Stubbers, Grandpa Kevin Rehder, and Atticus Rehder. Photo by Megan Stubbers.Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Cottonwood Lions Club held an officer installation barbecue Saturday, July 18 at the Pavilion in the Cottonwood City Park. From left are Rick Johnson, Jack Uptmor, Jim Rehder, Chase Nuxoll, Ed Wemhoff, Brandy McElroy, Greg Wherry, Jerry Richardson, Joe Kuther and Bob Daley. Photo by Sally Rehder. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Brandy McElroy gets sworn in as the new president for the Cottonwood Lions Club by Rick Johnson. Photo by Jim Rehder. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Rick Johnson inducts new members Jim Rehder and Brandy McElroy. Jack Uptmor is the sponsor for Brandy. Although both Rehder and McElroy have been members for awhile, neither had been formally inducted. Photo by Jerry Richardson. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Eva Herzog's Ferdinand Local Area News column from the March 18, 1976 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Salmon River Roundup column from the March 18, 1976 edition of the Chronicle.  Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Keuterville Kaptions column from the March 18,, 1976 Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Local Family News column from the March 11, 1976, Click on the photo for a larger view.
 
 

Cottonwood, Idaho 83522
   

Legal Notices

Pastor's Column

Community Events at a Glance
(if you have an event you want on the events calendar, contact  the Cottonwood Chronicle at cotchron@qwestoffice.net)

Classified Ads

Subscription Info

Previous Updates

Local Links
 

COTTONWOOD
CHRONICLE
503 King St.
P.O. Box 157
Cottonwood, ID 83522-0157
 cotchron@qwestoffice.net
208-962-3851
Fax 208-962-7131
 

 


 
 


©Copyright Cottonwood Chronicle 2026. All rights reserved.