Lake View City Council Considering Updated Cameras For Increased Security Around Certain Public Spaces

The Lake View City Council tabled a quote for three new cameras at the city’s dump but showed support for updating security footage there and other places around the community. At the last meeting, a quote was
Pocahontas Man Enters Plea Agreement For Stealing And Selling Almost $300K Worth Of Hogs In Several Counties

A Pocahontas man has entered a plea agreement with prosecutors and will pay over $250,000 in restitution for stealing and selling pigs from facilities across multiple counties, including Calhoun County. According to Calhoun County District Court records,
Trevor Huff of Carroll

Trevor Robert Huff, age 25, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 7
City Of Kimballton Testing Tornado Sirens Tuesday Afternoon

The City of Kimballton will be performing a test on the city’s tornado siren tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. Crews want to inform residents that the siren sounds can go off for up to three minutes. A
Carroll County Supervisors Approve New Traffic Controls At 150th/Noble Avenue In Response To Public Input

An oft-used unofficial bypass north of Carroll has new traffic control devices in response to concerns from country residents about the number of crashes at the intersection. Carroll County Board of Supervisors Chair Scott Johnson says they
Denison Man Charged With Assault With Intent To Commit Sexual Abuse For April Incident

A Denison man was taken into custody on Friday in Carroll on charges that include assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. According to the Carroll Police Department, 32-year-old Chuol Kok Biliew was arrested Friday afternoon in
Breda Legion Family Supports Thomas Rest Haven Renovations With Donation

Pictured: (Back row)-Annette Koster, Breda Auxillary president; Jacob Sander, Breda Sons of the American Legion; Tom Loughran, Breda Legion Commander; Tony Lile, District 8 Commander; Jay Trecker, Coon Rapids Legion member; and Gary Schmitz, Breda American Legion
Dennis Wailes of rural Scranton

Dennis Ray Wailes, age 77, of rural Scranton, IA, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on September 7, 1947 on a
Frustrations boil over in Cubs’ series finale loss to TIgers
RWRWA’s Final Boil Order Lifted Friday; New Dashboard Provides Real-Time Info On System Status

The Regional Water Rural Water Association (RWRWA) announced Friday that the final boil order for the communities it serves has been lifted, marking the full clearance of the advisories that have been in place since mid-May. With
