It’s Time To “Cowboy Up” For The 72nd Annual Black Hawk Lake Summer Water Carnival

Picture credit to Black Hawk Lake Summer Carnival The Black Hawk Lake Summer Water Carnival is just over a week away, with a weekend full of games, music and more in Lake View. In it’s 72nd year,
Greene County Peace Officers Association Hosting Raffle Fundraiser For Mini Patrol Vehicles

Picture credit to the Jefferson Police Department and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office The Greene County Peace Officers Association is holding a raffle ticket fundraiser for a ride-on kids patrol car. Two winners will be chosen on
Exira Historical Museum Recieves Donation From 100+ Women Who Care Audubon County

Picture courtesy of the Audubon County website, credit to Audubon County Historical Society The Audubon County Historical Society’s Exira Museum is the recent recipient of the 100+ Women Who Care of Audubon County’s quarterly donations. The museum,
Iowa Fuel Report: July 9, 2025

Iowans again saw price declines at the pump in this week’s fuel report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As of Wednesday, July 9, the average price for a gallon of
Carroll Hosts Iowa West Conference Swim Championships Saturday

Carroll will play host to nearly 1,000 swimmers and their families this weekend for the 2025 Iowa West Conference Championships at the Carroll Aquatic Center. Cara Vogl with the Carroll Summer Swim Parents Club says Saturday’s event
2025 Carroll County Fair: Static Exhibit Results

Results from the Carroll County Fair’s static exhibits are beginning to roll in. So far, more than 350 ribbons have been awarded in the static divisions alone. Entries earning purple ribbons and a bid to the Iowa
At least 120 dead, rescue teams continue search for over 170 still missing in catastrophic Texas flooding

Rescue teams are continuing their search into Day 6 for over 170 people still missing in Kerr County after the catastrophic flash floods that has devastated Central Texas, with the death toll now rising to over 120
3 killed, including 2 children, in ‘unprecedented’ flooding in New Mexico

At least three people were killed after a flash flood due to torrential rain hit the area of Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Rio Ruidoso, a river in Lincoln County, rose to a record-breaking 20 feet — 5
Formula 1’s Red Bull Racing fires longtime team principal Christian Horner

Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing announced on Wednesday that it has fired its longtime team principal and CEO Christian Horner after two decades at the helm. Horner has been the longest-serving team principal in F1. Horner
Chet Holmgren agrees to rookie maximum extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing Chet Holmgren to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension. Agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN on Wednesday morning that Holmgren has agreed to the extension which could
