Sens. Grassley, Ernst Meet With Local Students In D.C. For Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley met with a group of Iowa students in Washington, D.C., last week as part of the 2025 Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, which promotes leadership development and civic engagement among high schoolers from
New Hope Golf Invitational Raises Nearly $50,000 For Client Services

The New Hope Golf Invitational returned with success earlier this month after an eight-year hiatus, raising more than $48,000 to benefit New Hope and its clients. The tournament was hosted on Friday, June 13, at the Carroll
USDA: Hot, Wet Week Spurs Iowa Crop Progress

Iowans grappled with high temperatures last week, with some areas recording significant rainfall, hail, and high winds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report. For the week ending June 22,
UPDATE: Four Injured, One Airlifted In Monday Crash Near Dedham

Four people were injured Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle, head-on collision near Dedham. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 2:59 p.m. on 320th Street, about a mile southeast of town. Authorities
Carroll City Council Finalizes Water Rate Increase At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll City Council approved the final reading of a 7.5-percent increase in water rates for customers at their meeting last night (Monday). City officials had been working through the process for several months and delayed the
Rita Beck of Manning

Rita Mae Beck was born on May 2, 1940, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Fred and Amelia (DeConnick) Wellendorf. The family moved to Vail, Iowa, to help Mag Wellendorf on the farm. Rita and her brother, Dick,
Brown’s inconsistencies surface vs. Cards: ‘It’s really frustrating’
Israel says Iran violated cease-fire, orders new attacks

Just hours after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran went into effect, Israel ordered fresh attacks on Tehran, stating that Israeli military detected missiles launched from the Islamic regime. Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense
6 people dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe

Six people are confirmed dead and two are missing after a boat capsized in Lake Tahoe in California on Saturday during a powerful thunderstorm. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing victims after searching
Houston Rockets acquire Kevin Durant from Phoenix Suns in blockbuster trade

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns has come to an end, as the team will complete a major trade deal to send the veteran forward to the Houston Rockets in return for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks
