Farm Bureau Summer Policy Conference underway
Farm Bureau Members are debating policies at this year’s Summer Policy Conference.
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Youth Outdoor Adventure Day a success
Swan lake State Park’s first ever Youth Outdoor Adventure Day turned out to have a great showing last Saturday. The event was a little different as it was geared to appeal to a little bit of an older crowd… girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 14.
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Campbell to campaign in Carroll on Wednesday
Democratic Candidate for Congresses 5th Seat Matt Campbell will be making a campaign stop in Carroll this Wednesday. Campbell will meet with West Central Iowans to talk about jobs, rural development, and other issues. Joining Campbell in Carroll will be Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley.
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Carroll County to get healthy with public help
Carroll County Public Health is looking to see what can be done to improve the community’s health.
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Carroll residents warned of scam
The Carroll Police Department is warning residents of a scam that is being sent through the mail.
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Glidden approves senic byway signage
The City of Glidden is approving their involvement with the Iowa Department of Transportation Iowa Senic Byways Program Jurisdiction Agreement for Signage Installation and Maintenance.
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Carroll Municipal Golf Tournament totals
The Eight Inch Cup Four Person Best Shot Golf Tournament raised a lot of money this past weekend. The event was held to help raise money for the renovations of the clubhouse at the Carroll Municipal Golf Course. Close to $50,000 dollars was raised from the event which will cut into the cost of clubhouse renovations estimated to be around $130,000 dollars.
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Kuemper foundation receives bequest
Kuemper received a bequest from the family of Rose Marie Schweers of Carroll, formerly of Arcadia. The 25,000 dollar bequest to the Kuemper Foundation will help establish the Rose Marie Schweers Endowed Fund. The fund will have a perpetual scholarship for a graduating Kuemper eighth grader entering Kuemper high school. Schweers was born in Arcadia and attended St John’s Catholic
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Carroll Band Day to change this year
The 53rd Annual Band Day Parade in Carroll will have a different look and feel this year. Chamber of Commerce, Program Director Rosanne Nees says with the construction on 7th Street they’ve needed to make a change in this year’s route. She says people will be able to enjoy some of the parade from a park.
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Trees offered at Swan Lake State Park
The Carroll County Conservation Board is partnering up with Mid-American Energy to help plant some shade. The two are offering a program to mid American customers in Iowa allowing them to purchase trees for 30 dollars each. The tree purchase is initially limited to two trees per household to ensure all customers have an opportunity to purchase trees. Advanced purchase is
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Two convicted of making and selling meth
31-year-old Marco Garnica and 40-year-old Stacy Bass both of Fort Dodge were convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Garnica and Bass were also convicted on one count of distributing methamphetamine. They both admitted their involvement in a conspiracy that distributed more than 50 grams of pure meth in the Fort Dodge area from December 2009 through April 2010. On
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Clark Street in Carroll nears completion
By the end of the week vehicles might be able the travel on Clark Street in Carroll once again.
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Anderson pleads not guilty
Laurie Anderson is pleading not guilty to charges related to allegedly neglecting her dependent adult patient. The 28-year-old Arcadia woman pleaded not guilty Monday to neglect of a dependent person and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
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Carroll County receives second payment for Sauk Rail Trail paving project
Carroll County received their 2nd payment from the State of Iowa as part of the grant to help pay for the paving of the Sauk Rail Trail. The payment of over 319,500 dollars covers 95 percent of the payments made by the county during the months of June and July. The money will be transferred from the Sauk Rail Capital fund back to the general fund. Carroll made a 4th payment this
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Local FFA chapters do well in weekend event
The Carroll and East Sac County FFA’s both had a successful weekend at the Iowa FFA career development event held Saturday at Iowa State University. The Carroll Area FFA Chapter was named reserve champion team in the livestock evaluation competition. The team consisted of Nick Fitzsimmons who finished as a top 10 individual and was honored for his individual performance in sheep
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18-year-old arrested for burglary in Sac County
18-year-old Kirk Levin of Early faces two 3rd degree burglary charges, a 5th degree criminal mischief charge and a 5th degree theft charge following his arrest by the Sac County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Levin after an investigation following a break in of a home and vehicle in Early. No one was home at the time of the burglary and items that were
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Carroll to get signs for Lincoln Highway Byway
The Iowa Department of Transportation received a federal grant to help provide signage and installation costs for an enhanced signage system to improve traveler safety. The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway proceeds west through Carroll and Carroll City Clerk Laura Schaefer reveals the route.
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Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative to hold meeting of members
The Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative will hold their first annual meeting of the members next Wednesday the 8th at the Lincoln Club in Glidden. Mark Ludwig, Secretary of the Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative and Board President, Laverne Greving, will present annual reports and discuss the financial condition of the cooperative for the year that ended December 31st 2009. Members
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New Way expands business in Canada
New Way expands its international refuse truck business into Canada where they will make sales to Canadian contractors and municipalities. Falcon Equipment is the 42nd to become an authorized New Way dealer. Falcon is a dealer that specialized in truck mounted equipment and waste management vehicles. Phil Allen, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing say they’re glad that they can
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Update on Carroll downtown road construction
The 5th Phase of the Corridor of Commerce Project in Carroll is moving along with the help of some dry weather.
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Carroll Knights of Columbus fundraiser nears
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Phone-A-Thon next week raising money for some good causes. Over $10,000 dollars was raised last year and the Knights of Columbus look to surpass that amount this year.
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Audubon Community Schools selected for PE program
One area school has been selected to receive physical education professional development and funding support from PE4life. Audubon Community Schools was selected by the non-profit organization which was created to enhance the quality of physical education for student at Iowa schools.
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Car show held on sunday with Pictures
Classic car enthusiasts and car collectors enjoyed the perfect day Sunday and admired over 80 cars at the Team Mustang Relay for Life fundraiser in the Depot parking lot. Justin Schieffer, who hosted the event, says cars came in throughout the day and he was pleased at how many people came and looked at the car while donating money for a special cause. Schieffer says they hosted the
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Coon Rapids couple likely died of lack of oxygen in well
Initial test results indicate the couple who died earlier this month in a rural Guthrie County well likely died from a lack of oxygen. The Coon Rapids couple, 36-year-old Jamie Eyberg and his 34-year-old wife, Ann, died August 14. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright says samples of air indicated there was an extremely low level of oxygen down in the well. “Coon Rapids Fire
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New Hall at St Lawrence
Ground was broke Sunday for a new Hall at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. Phil Phillips, a member of the 2nd century committee says the design is beautiful.
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Carroll Chamber celebrates Progress
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce held their annual Progress Celebration Saturday night with several hundred people enjoying games and entertainment. Chamber Executive Director Jim Gossett says the night turned out perfect in many aspects.
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Former Denison resident opens clothing line in the Big Apple
Jennifer Wright-Tubbs who grew up in Denison is kicking of her own clothing line in New York City. Irunlikeagirl (i run like a girl) is the name of her Activewear Company that wants to inspire women to take a chance. Wright-Tubbs says irun is about ageless girl spirit because they celebrate that the fact women of any age, shape and fitness level are capable of achieving
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Carroll Mayor says city will make sure project at Muni will get done
54 teams enjoyed a beautiful day Saturday at the Carroll M.E.T fundraiser helping to raise money for a remodeling project with the clubhouse. Bill Badding, president of the committee says the day was about having fun, raising money for a great cause and no one really cared about their scores. Carroll Mayor Jim Pedelty was on hand and says the city will do whatever it takes to make
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City of Glidden to put up new sign
The City of Glidden will soon be showing off a new sign welcoming people into town.
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Saint Anthong get money for Community Campaign Project
Saint Anthony Regional Hospital is announcing that they have received $20,000 dollars for their Emergency Department Expansion and Renovation Project. The money is coming from the Monsanto Fund which is a private foundation and part of the Monsanto Company. Monsanto is also the parent company of Channel Bio whose central regional office is located in Carroll.
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Campbell and King debate
There will be a candidate debate in late October for Iowa’s Fifth District Congressman seat. At least that is what is being released from the Campaign Office of Democratic Candidate Matt Campbell. In the release Campbell says he agreed to debate Republican Incumbant Steve King in Sioux City on October 23rd.
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Carroll 4H members receive more recognition at State Fair
Carroll County 4-H Members are earning more recognition this week from this year’s Iowa State Fair, this time in oral communication. Four different categories are judged in this division at the fair and they include; educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking, and communication through posters.
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Carroll to get assistance for first time home buyers
Carroll will receive a grant worth 362,500 dollars from the Home Investment Partnership Program to help with down payment assistance for first time homebuyers. The city had to match with 30,000 dollars and Laurie Gilbert, Region 12 Housing Program Manager says how the city’s money will be used.
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New diving platforms for Carroll Recreational Center
The Rec Center in Carroll is getting new diving platforms for the indoor pool. City Councilman Tom Tait says the old platforms are shot and needed to be replaced. The city received two bids for the project with a best bid of 15,820 dollars and 50 cents. Parks and Rec’s Director Jack Wardell says what the new platforms will be used
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Local school participates in Pepsi Refresh Everything
IKM/Manning Schools will be looking for votes throughout next month when they have two projects competing for grants with Pepsi’s Refresh Everything. Pepsi Refresh Everything puts up 1000 projects each month for vote with the highest vote getter being awarded a grant to fund their project.
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Pictures of Branstad's visit to Carroll
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City Hall roof in Carroll to be repaired
The City Hall roof in Carroll was done in 1989 and has developed a few leaks that need to be repaired and the city hired JEO Consulting to do a study on what options they have. The study showed the city needs to remove the existing roof including all the insulation and install a fully adhered membrane system that is tapered to provide positive drainage to the existing roof drains. The
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Sac County closes off gravel roads for projects
Grading work continues on the new Highway 20 east of the Raccoon River in Sac County. Gravel roads are being closed for varying amounts of time due to this work. The Sac County Engineers Office is releasing that Xavier Avenue is currently closed but will open around September first.
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Carroll County 4-H'ers Exhibit Livestock During Second Week of Iowa State Fair
Carroll County 4-H youth showed livestock during the second week of
the Iowa State Fair. "Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting
livestock," Mike Anderson, 4-H agriculture superintendent said. "The
dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop
can prepare them for careers that use these skills." Carroll County
exhibitors placed as
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Rural energy projects in Carroll and Calhoun get funding
Energy projects in Carroll and Calhoun Counties were awarded loan guarantees and grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. The funding administered under the Rural Energy for America Program, which helps assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses in developing renewable energy systems and in making energy efficiency improvements to their operations. Iowa
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Carroll Chamber to offer Leadership Institute
The 12th annual Carroll County Leadership Institute starts this year on Wednesday, September 22nd with the first of eight sessions. Gary Schroeder, a Carroll Chamber Board Member has been a student and a moderator for the program over the last 10 years. He says the program is very helpful.
Over 200 people have graduated from the leadership
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Carroll Aquatic Center Event held Friday
"Take a Dip, with a Dip" was held Friday at the Carroll Aquatic Center. A great crowd enjoyed the event which was sponsored by DMACC, Mac's Corner Cafe and Carroll Broadcasting. Mac's Corner Cafe also offered free dips of Ice Cream.
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