April Is National Safe Digging Month; IUB Reminds Iowans To Plan Ahead For Spring Projects
With the arrival of spring, it is time to start thinking about outdoor projects and renovations. April is National Safe Digging Month, and the Iowa Utilities Board is reminding Iowans about the importance of safe digging practices
Sioux City Woman Sentenced To Up To Five Years In Carroll County District Court On Felony Theft Charge
A woman from Sioux City has been sentenced to up to five years in prison by Carroll County District Court for stealing thousands of dollars through fraudulent checks and deposits. According to district court records, 38-year-old Rebecca
Carroll County Supervisors Plan Roughly $1 Million In Road Projects Per Year Through FY28
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved the proposed Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) five-year program and budget during this (Monday) morning’s meeting. County Engineer Zac Andersen explains that the county approves this plan each year, and
Charges Pending For Teen In Connection To Saturday Assault At CHS
Charges are pending against a teenager following a reported assault this weekend at the Carroll High School. According to the Carroll Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 6:53 p.m. on Saturday in response to a disturbance
Manning To Begin Spring Hydrant Flushing Tuesday
With warmer weather here, many communities, including Manning, are beginning spring hydrant flushing procedures. Starting Tuesday, April 4, city crews will open hydrants to clear mineral deposits and other accumulated debris from the water mains. Customers may
Local Legislators Supported House-Passed Pipeline Bill, But It Failed To Make It Through March 31 Funnel
A bill that would have made it significantly harder for pipeline companies to invoke eminent domain to seize private land along proposed routes failed to make it through the Iowa Legislature’s latest funnel. The House bill, which
Auditor Sand’s PIE Program Continues To Improve Municipal Government Efficiency In Iowa
Since 2019, cities, counties, and school districts have voluntarily participated in State Auditor Rob Sand’s Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program. Sand is proud to announce their involvement is leading to more cost-effective and stream-lined municipal governments.
St. Anthony Welcomes New Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Christie Burnell
St. Anthony Regional Hospital has announced a new Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Christie Burnell, is joining the hospital’s mental health services department. Burnell earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Iowa State University and her bachelor’s degree
Sen. Ernst Decries Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan As Senate GOP Pushes To Block Further Debt Cancellation Efforts
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst lambasted the Biden Administration’s proposal to forgive just shy of a trillion dollars in existing student loan debt during her remarks on the Senate floor yesterday (Thursday). The proposed one-time debt relief has
Carroll County Supervisors To Honor Vietnam War Vets At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will convene at their regular time on Monday for its next weekly meeting, and they will open with a presentation from one of the men behind Wednesday’s memorial ceremony at Carroll’s