AEA Reform Bill Survives Session’s First Funnel; Local Legislators Not Confident It Will Have Votes To Pass, But Does Pass In Iowa House
Pictured: Sen. Schultz (left) and Rep. Best (right) during the Feb. 24, 2024 Chamber Legislative Forum at DMACC. Gov. Kim Reynolds’s push for reforms to special education instruction in Iowa has survived the 2024 Legislative Session’s
Carroll Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Sponsors For 2024 Live + Local Concert Series
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for its 2024 Live + Local summer concert series. There are five dates on this year’s schedule: June 6, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 19. The
Carroll County Joins Audubon, Guthrie With Open Burning Ban
Three of the seven counties in the immediate Carroll Broadcasting listening area have joined the growing list of active burn bans issued in western Iowa in response to dry conditions and high winds. Guthrie County’s burn ban
Area Students Get Firsthand Experience With STEM Careers During Festival At CMS
Nearly 1,000 students from area schools experienced the opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) from local businesses and organizations during the annual Carroll County STEM Festival. Elementary, middle, and high school students from Carroll,
CCSD Celebrates Public Schools Week
Carroll Community School District (CCSD) is celebrating Public Schools Week this week, highlighting the central role education plays in shaping communities. Public Schools Week, which runs from Feb. 26 to March 1, invites the community to join
Carroll City Council Delays Debt Issuance For Golfview Subdivision Infrastructure Construction
Pictured: The proposed site for the Golfview Subdivision on the Carroll Municipal Golf Course’s western boundary. Image courtesy of Google Maps. The Carroll City Council removed $600,000 in debt issuance for a public hearing on proposed
30+ CHS/KHS Entries Advance Through Districts To IHSSA State Contest
Over 30 entries from Carroll High School (CHS) and Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS) advanced to state during this past weekend’s Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) district individual speech contest at Woodbury Central. CHS had 11
FY25 Budget Prep Continues For Carroll County Supervisors At Monday’s Meeting
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget preparations continue for the Carroll County Board of Supervisors during their upcoming meeting on Monday. The board convenes at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, in the Conservation Education Center at Swan
Elderbridge Agency on Aging Launches Online Auction Against Hunger
The Elderbridge Agency on Aging is hosting the “Slam Dunk” Against Hunger online fundraiser beginning this weekend to address increasing food insecurity among older Iowans and their caregivers. With rising inflation and living costs, many rely on
Carroll City Council To Consider First Readings Of Vacant Propety And Temporary Storage Container Ordinances At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll City Council is moving forward with two new ordinances and an amendment to a third one at their meeting on Monday. The Feb. 26 meeting begins with a proclamation from Mayor Jerry Fleshner designating March