Bridge Replacement Project Finishes Early On 280th Street In Calhoun County

A small portion of roadway on 280th Street three miles west of Sommers in Calhoun County is opened back up after the completion of a bridge replacement. The road was closed back in November for crews to
NEW Cooperative Foundation Donates To Several 4-H Clubs To Pay For Portion Of Participants’ Memberships

Pictured: NEW Cooperative Communications Specialist Riley Hiscocks (Left) presenting donation to Carroll County Youth Coordinator Camille Uhlenhamp NEW Cooperative Foundation donates over $100,000 to several 4-H clubs, supporting over 5,000 individual 4-H participants. This contribution pays for
City Of Exira Hosting Town Hall Meeting Wednesday Evening To Discuss Current Water Situation

The City of Exira will be hosting a town hall meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss next steps regarding the low water levels and the regional boil advisory in placed for customers with Regional Water Rural Water Association
A Holstein Man Sentenced To Prison For Subsequent Violation For Sex Offender Registry Requirements

A Holstein man has plead guilty and will serve no more than 10 years in prison for a subsequent offense for failure to comply with registry requirements as a registered sex offender. According to Sac County District
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CCGP Encourages Local Businesses To Apply For 2025 Grant Programs By May 30

Carroll County businesses have until the end of the month to apply for the Carroll County Growth Partnership’s (CCGP) 2025 grant programs. The programs were launched in 2023 to support new and existing businesses. The Jump-Start Accelerator
Carroll City Council Votes 5-1 To Approve Tree Removal Bid At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll City Council awarded a contract for summer tree removal at last night’s (Monday) meeting following a lengthy discussion about the chosen contractor’s perceived reliability. Public Works Director Randy Krauel explains the scope of the work
USDA: Planting Progress Surged Ahead Last Week

According to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), favorable weather conditions last week allowed Iowa farmers to make substantial planting progress. For the week ending May 11, Iowa
Cubs expected to call up No. 4 prospect Ballesteros, place Happ on IL (source)
Just a sip: Swanson’s ritual among Cubs’ keys to winning
