Two Local Educators Reappointed To Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Yesterday (Thursday), Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed two local educators to continue their service on the state’s Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). Kathy Behrens, who serves as a fourth- and fifth-grade resource teacher at Kuemper Catholic Schools,
CCSD Board Of Education Approves Teaching And Learning Director’s Resignation
At last night’s (Thursday) Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education meeting, school officials formally approved the resignation of Director of Teaching and Learning, Karinne Tharaldson. Tharaldson’s tenure at CCSD included efforts to align teaching goals
Cass County Man Sentenced To 16 Years in Federal Prison For Fentanyl Distribution
A Cass County man charged for his involvement in a drug distribution ring in western Iowa has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Nineteen-year-old Mason Blaine Loudermilk pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled
Iowa Fuel Report: June 21, 2023
According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa, motor fuel prices in Iowa slipped a few cents higher over the past week. As of Wednesday, June 21, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline reached $3.38
64th Annual Western Days Rodeo Looks To Be The Largest Yet
Lake City’s most popular summertime event, the Top Rail Saddle Club’s Western Days Rodeo, returns to town this weekend for its 64th annual program. Top Rail member, Nancy Janssen, says they’ll kick off the fun tomorrow (Friday)
Ronald McDonald House Charities’ ‘Magical Day’ In Carroll Helps Raise Awareness
Earlier this month, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa hosted a “Magical Day” in Carroll to highlight the organization’s impact on local families. The Saturday, June 10 event brought together hundreds of families and supporters
Glidden Man Killed Tuesday In UTV/Van Crash Near Carroll
A Glidden man was killed yesterday (Tuesday) after his UTV was struck broadside by a utility van southeast of Carroll. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 62-year-old Randy Daniel of Glidden was eastbound ON 230th Street in
CCSD Board Of Education Looks To Close Out FY23 At Thursday’s Meeting
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education convenes tomorrow (Thursday) evening for their final full meeting of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Superintendent Dr. Casey Berlau says day-to-day activities obviously slow down some while students are
Five Area Fire Departments Respond To Hay Fire Tuesday On Carroll/Audubon County Line
Five area fire departments responded to a large hay fire on the Audubon and Carroll County line south of Manning yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. According to Fire Chief Bob Barsby, the Manning Fire Department was dispatched to 1130
Drought Stress Worsens In Latest USDA Report
Scattered rainfall over the past weekend did little to slow worsening drought stress on Iowa crops, according to this week’s U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Progress and Condition Report. Farmers had an average of 6.3 days