MRHC CEO, Linn Block, Named Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s Next CEO
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) CEO Linn Block has accepted an offer to take over as head of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake City. Block is a Lake City native and brings an extensive background
Burn Bans Issued For Carroll, Audubon Counties
Following a spate of field fires over the weekend, officials from throughout the region have requested a burn ban be implemented in their respective counties. On Sept. 29, the Audubon and Carroll Emergency Management Departments submitted burn
Carroll Woman To Serve Five-Year Prison Sentence Following Probation Revocation Hearing
A Carroll woman has been ordered to serve five years in prison after her probation from a 2021 felony burglary conviction was revoked. According to Carroll County District Court records, a judge handed down the order against
Carroll County Supervisors Consider Plans For Human Resources Updates At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has a short agenda planned for Monday’s meeting. The supervisors convene at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ meeting room at the courthouse. They open with a quick consideration of a retail
U.S. Hwy 30 Bridge Replacement In Western Iowa Scheduled To Begin Oct. 3
Beginning next week, a bridge replacement project on U.S. Highway 30 will affect travelers in western Iowa. From Oct. 3 through Oct. 24, drivers should prepare for possible delays and detours for the construction near Woodbine in
66th Annual Carroll Band Day On For Saturday With 70+ Parade Entries
Marching music will fill the streets of Carroll tomorrow (Saturday) morning with the 66th annual Carroll Band Day. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., around a dozen bands and over 70 parade entries will follow the 10-block parade route
Probation Revoked For Man Convicted In Carroll County District Court Of Indecent Contact With A Child
A man convicted in Carroll County District Court of inappropriately touching a juvenile victim nearly a decade ago has been ordered to serve time in prison after his probation was revoked. Thirty-seven-year-old Paul Matthew Synowiecki pled guilty
Haunted Bison Hollow Returns To Swan Lake State Park Saturday
Carroll County Conservation is getting into the fall spirit tomorrow (Saturday) at Swan Lake State Park with the return of the Haunted Bison Hollow. Environmental Education Coordinator Kristen Bieret says they introduced the program last year and
Kuemper Catholic Homecoming Parade Set For Friday Afternoon
The four blocks west of Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS) will be closed for motor vehicle traffic this (Friday) afternoon for the Kuemper Homecoming parade. Residents are asked to refrain from parking along 1st Street and Bluff
Iowa Fuel Report: Sept. 27, 2023
According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa, Iowans felt some relief at the pump as fuel prices trended lower over the past week. As of Wednesday, Sept. 27, the average price for a gallon of