Carroll Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Infant’s Leg And Toddler’s Hand
A Carroll man faces felony charges after allegedly seriously injuring an infant and toddler earlier this month. According to Carroll County District Court records, 28-year-old Eduardo Jose Olivo was taken into custody Friday, May 26 on two
Gov. Reynolds Authorizes Deployment Of Iowa National Guard/DPS Staff For Texas-Led Border Security Initiative
Yesterday (Tuesday), Gov. Kim Reynolds authorized the deployment of approximately 100 Iowa National Guard troops and 30 Department of Public Safety personnel to help secure the United States’ southern border. This decision comes after Reynolds and other
Electrical Failure Blamed For Friday Garage Fire In Jefferson
An electrical failure is believed to be the cause of a weekend fire in Jefferson that destroyed a garage and several vehicles. According to officials, the Jefferson Police Department and Jefferson Fire Department responded to the 200
Iowa DNR Calls on Residents to Prevent Spread During Invasive Species Awareness Month
June marks Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling for Iowans to do their part to prevent their spread. From insects like emerald ash borers or Asian long-horned beetles
Three Teens Charged In Audubon County Vandalism Case Involving Firearms
The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports three teens have been charged following an investigation into reported vandalism via firearms in the region. According to authorities, 19-year-old Alexander Merk of Audubon and 18-year-old Colby Smith of Exira, and
Thursday Is Deadline To Register For Local American Legion’s Brushy Creek Honor Flight Golf Outing
The local American Legion’s annual golf outing to fundraise for the Brushy Creek Honor Flight is scheduled for this coming weekend, and there is still time for golfers to register. The honor flights started over a decade
MRHC Expands Mental Health Support , Introduces Full-Time Counselor
As the focus on mental health concerns rises nationwide, Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is upping the resources offered at their facility with staffing adjustments. To address this increasing need, MRHC is prioritizing mental health support for
ESA Applications For 2023-2024 School Year Open Wednesday
The application period for the state’s new Education Savings Account (ESA) program for the 2023-2024 school year will open on Wednesday, May 31, at 8 a.m. The ESA program was established under the Students First Act, which
Breda American Legion Riders Launch Campaign For Legacy Scholarship Fund
Area residents will soon begin noticing ammo cans appearing at some of the county’s businesses as the Breda American Legion Riders kick off their latest campaign to raise money for the children of veterans killed or injured
Iowa AG Brenna Bird Joins 49-State Lawsuit Against Robocall Company
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined forces with 48 other states in a lawsuit against Avid Telecom, its owner, and its chief officers for their role in facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of Americans.