Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Assessments Begin Sept. 1
Starting Sept. 1, the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund, more commonly known as the Grain Indemnity Fund, will reinstate fees on grain sold to or stored with Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses. This fund serves
DNR Identifies Greene County Creek Contaminant As Hog Manure
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has identified the material contaminating an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River in Greene County as hog manure. According to the DNR, state officials learned of a black liquid
IDALS Awards Over $350,000 In Grants To Promote Specialty Crops In Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced over $350,000 in grants through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to support specialty crop producers. The grants, awarded in partnership with the United States Department of
CCSD School Board Approves Additional Personal/Sick Days For Staff
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education approved handbook revisions and the first reading of policy updates to grant staff additional sick leave and personal days. Under current policy, employees receive two days of personal
Iowa Fuel Report: Aug. 23, 2023
According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa, Iowans saw some relief at the pump over the past week. As of Wednesday, Aug. 23, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.64,
Charges Against Carroll Teen Accused Of Discharging Firearm In City Limits Waived To Adult Court
A Carroll teen accused of discharging a firearm within city limits earlier this summer will be charged as an adult. According to Carroll County District Court records, 18-year-old Gage Christopher Butcher faces one count of minor in
Regional Unemployment Dropped Slightly In July
Unemployment rates in the seven-county region improved marginally in July, according to data released earlier this week by Iowa Workforce Development. Audubon County led the area with the lowest unemployment at 2.2 percent, which matches the rates
Carroll Community School District Considers Removing Activity Admission Fees For Students
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education is considering removing admission fees for student fans to extracurricular events and games. Currently, parents pay $50 per year for each student activity pass that grants access to
Arcadia Man Faces Felony Charge For Weekend High-Speed Pursuit
An Arcadia man faces felony charges for allegedly fleeing from law enforcement while intoxicated over the weekend. According to Carroll County District Court records, 50-year-old David Michael Noble was booked into the Carroll County jail early Sunday
ESC Administrators Backs Off Water Bottles Restrictions In Classroom In Response To Community Feedback
Officials at the East Sac County (ESC) Community School District have reversed their position on allowing elementary students to have water bottles in classrooms after pushback from the community. At the ESC School Board meeting on Monday,