CCSD Welcomes New Administration, Transportation Changes And More For Upcoming School Year

The first day of school for the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) is three weeks away, and students and parents can expect some changes as the 2025-26 school year approaches. Superintendent Dr. Casey Berlau says the district
Carroll Woman Remains In Custody After Allegedly Possessing And Delivering Over 15 Grams Of Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Patch

A Carroll woman remains in custody after allegedly delivering over 15 grams of methamphetamine in Glidden earlier this year. According to Carroll County District Court records, 46-year-old Jennifer Irene Kienast was taken into custody on July 25
Carroll Public Library Exceeds Checkout Challenge Goal By Over 1000

The Carroll Public Library is thrilled to announce that the Summer Reading Checkout Challenge goal of 26,000 has been surpassed. From June 9th to Aug. 2, a total of 27,105 items were checked out over the course
Wall Lake Officials Hosting First “Community Coffee” Thursday Morning

Wall Lake city officials invite all residents to attend the new “Community Coffee” initiative to stay up-to-date with the latest events and any new developments in Wall Lake. What started as a “chamber coffee” to promote businesses
Loretta Campbell of Audubon

Loretta Mae Oakley Campbell, the daughter of Willard and Lula Oakley, was born January 3, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, and died August 5, 2025, at the Audubon Hospital at the age of 92. Loretta was baptized and
DNR Highlights Outdoor Opportunities At Sac County’s White Horse Access

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently highlighted a hidden gem in Sac County, White Horse Access. With prairie, timber, gravel pits, and the Raccoon River weaving through it, White Horse Access sits just a few
Candidate Filing Period Opens Soon For November City/School Elections

The candidate filing period for the November city and school elections opens this month. Locally, candidates can begin submitting the required documents to appear on the ballot with their respective county auditor’s office on Monday, Aug. 25,
Local Producers To Be Featured In Choose Iowa Kitchen Demonstrations At Iowa State Fair

Several local producers will be featured during the 2025 Iowa State Fair as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Choose Iowa kitchen demonstrations. Choose Iowa, launched in 2022, was created to showcase
Iowa Ranks Among Top 10 Best States To Have A Baby In 2025

Iowa is one of the best states in the nation to have a baby, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. The 2025 rankings placed Iowa ninth overall among all 50 states and the
AG Bird Warns Iowans To Be Vigilant For State Fair Ticket Scams

As the Iowa State Fair opens tomorrow (Thursday), Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to use caution when purchasing tickets for events, citing an increase in digital ticket sale scams. As these types of transactions become
