Mini Crossword: In Full Swing

How quick can you complete today’s mini crossword? Constructed by Pete Collison using PuzzleMe’s free crossword generator
Community Gathers In Support For Send-Off Of 168th Infantry Regiment Alpha Company Wednesday Afternoon

A large crowd nearly packed the Carroll Athletic Stadium during today’s (Wednesday’s) send-off of the Carroll-based 168th Infantry Regiment, Alpha Company unit on a 12-month deployment. Family, friends, and community members gathered, wishing farewell to the National
City Of Glidden Looking For Sponsors To Plant Greenery And Flowers Along Select Corners On Idaho Street

The City of Glidden aims to enhance the appearance of corners on Idaho Street by inviting residents or organizations to plant flowers or other greenery at several intersections. City Administrator Brooke Peterson says a project was completed
Van Meter Donates $1,000 To IKM-Manning Construction Trades Program

Picture courtesy of Manning Municipal Utilities Facebook Van Meter has donated $1,000 to the IKM-Manning Construction Trades Program. Van Meter was selected as the 2025 Innovation Excellence Award winner through ABC of Iowa Apprenticeship and Training Trust.
Audubon Man Facing Felony Lottery Theft Charges After Allegedly Only Paying For Winning Tickets

An Audubon man is facing multiple lottery theft charges after allegedly taking scratch and lottery tickets from his place of employment. According to Audubon County District Court records, 49-year-old Jacob Anthony Krieger was taken into custody earlier
Ronald Cleveland Jr. of Westside

Ronald Joseph Cleveland Jr., age 56, of Westside, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A private family service will be held at the Dahn and Woodhouse
DNR Says Favorable Weather Should Lead To Significant Spring Pheasant Hatch

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that the 2025 pheasant hatch is underway, with the first sightings of chick broods coming in over the past two weeks. Mild winter conditions and a favorable April led
Sen. Ernst Hears From Local Pork, Beef Producers During Wednesday Visit To Carroll

Pictured: Sen. Ernst (right) and Iowa Pork Producers President Aaron Juergens (left) speak with area pork and beef producers during a May 27, 2025, roundtable in Carroll. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says Congress is trying to
USDA: Cool, Wet Week Slows Fieldwork But Improves Soil Moisture

Wet and unseasonably cool weather slowed Iowa fieldwork last week, but farmers welcomed the rain as a boost to early crop development, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report. Farmers
Carroll Fire Department Responds To 1730 Tap House Early Wednesday Morning

The Carroll Fire Department was dispatched early this (Wednesday) morning in response to a reported fire at the 1730 Tap House at the Carrollton Inn. According to Fire Chief Dan Hannasch, crews were dispatched at approximately 5:40
