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- Carroll County ·
Carroll Chamber/CCGP Host Final 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday In Coon Rapids
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce and Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) will…

- Carroll County ·
Registration Open For Carroll Chamber Of Commerce’s 10th Annual Color Fun Run
Registration is now open for the Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s annual Color…

- Country ·
ACM Awards announces additional performers: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and more
The Academy of Country Music has announced a new performers for its…

- Country ·
Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn to headline Country Calling 2025
Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Brooks & Dunn will headline…

- Entertainment ·
Netflix shares teaser for ‘The Four Seasons’ starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell
Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new series The Four Seasons,…
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Local News

Sauk Rail Trail Spring Fundraiser Set For Sunday In Maple River
The Sauk Rail Trail Association (SRTA) will gather in Maple…

Iowa Fuel Report: April 23, 2025
According to the latest report from the Iowa Department of…

New Hope Invitational Golf Outing Returns To Carroll In June
After an eight-year hiatus, the New Hope Foundation is reviving…

National Take Back Day Is This Saturday, Encouraging Individuals To Clear Out Medicine Cabinets Of Unused Or Expired Medications
This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, and the…

Carroll REC Announces New Hours For Aquatic Center For 2025 Season
Picture courtesy of Carroll REC Facebook page Summer is quickly…

CCSD Board Of Education Divided On Negotiations, Approved On A 3-2 Vote
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education has…
OBITUARIES

Robert Lee Rutten of Omaha
Robert Lee Rutten, cherished by all who crossed his path, passed on…

Robert “Bob” Anthony Witowski of Ames
Robert “Bob” Anthony Witowski, 83, of Ames, Iowa, passed away peacefully on…

Paul Irlbeck of Templeton
Mass of Christian Burial for 61-year-old Paul Irlbeck of Templeton will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, April…

Carl Knutsen of Atlantic
Carl Knutsen, 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Saturday, April 12, 2025, at…

Richard Knudsen of Coon Rapids
Richard Eugene “Good Ole’ Dick” Knudsen, age 82, of Coon…
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