Carroll Chamber/CCGP Host Final 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday In Coon Rapids

The Carroll Chamber of Commerce and Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) will host their final scheduled legislative forum of the 2025 session on Saturday morning. The April 26 forum begins promptly at 10 a.m. at the Cretsinger
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 Fun Run/Walk, coming up in early June. This year marks a milestone for the event, as the Chamber hosts the colorful trek around Swan Lake
Sauk Rail Trail Spring Fundraiser Set For Sunday In Maple River

The Sauk Rail Trail Association (SRTA) will gather in Maple River this weekend to raise funds for ongoing maintenance and improvements to one of Iowa’s most popular recreational trails. Scott Kanne, an SRTA member, says it has
Iowa Fuel Report: April 23, 2025

According to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa, movement in the fuel market was muted over the past week. As of Wednesday, April 23, the average price for
New Hope Invitational Golf Outing Returns To Carroll In June

After an eight-year hiatus, the New Hope Foundation is reviving its signature golf fundraiser with the return of the New Hope Invitational later this summer. The outing will be held on Friday, June 13, at the Carroll
NHL Playoffs Round 1: Capitals, Stars, Kings earn wins

The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena, to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference First Round playoff series. Canadiens’ forward Christian Dvorak scored early
EU fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million under new digital rules

European Union regulators imposed hefty fines on Apple and Meta on Wednesday, intensifying efforts to enforce the bloc’s digital competition laws. The fines were issued under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a comprehensive set of regulations
NBA Playoffs: Celtics, Cavaliers, Rockets all win

The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their playoff series at TD Garden on Wednesday to take a 2-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in Jayson Tatum’s absence (due to
State of Emergency declared after New Jersey wildfire rapidly expands

A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has surged to more than 11,500 acres since Tuesday, forcing thousands to evacuate and threatening over 1,000 structures. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the Jones Road
Willie Nelson to release 154th studio album ‘Oh What A Beautiful World’

Willie Nelson will release his 77th solo studio album (and his 154th album overall) titled ‘Oh What A Beautiful World’ on April 25. Nelson also has shared the title track, a duet with fellow Texas country legend
