Several Local 4-H Members Earn Ribbons And Awards From Livestock, Static Exhibits And More At Iowa State Fair
Several local 4-H members earned ribbons for showcasing livestock, educational presentations, and more during the 2025 Iowa State Fair. From purple ribbons, champions, reserve champions and scholarships, 4-H participants from the seven-county region engaged in a wide-variety
Calhoun County EMS Hosting Town Hall To Discuss Essential Service Tax Being Placed On Nov. Ballot
Editors note: numbers have been updated to correctly match taxpayers potential tax amount, and more information is provided on what requires this measure to pass. The Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services is encouraging the public to join
GCDC Invites Public To View Progress Of Renovation Project At Old Middle/High School Building Into Apartments
Picture credit to Greene County Development Corporation An open house is scheduled on Tuesday in Jefferson for community members to get a first-hand glance at the old middle/high school being renovated into several housing units. The $8
Several Emergency Agencies Respond To Assist With Stove Fire At Twin Lakes Friday Evening
Several fire departments contain stove fire at a Twin Lakes residence Friday evening. According to the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency, the Pomeroy, Knoke and Jolley Fire Departments were dispatched at approximately 5:37 p.m. to a house
Carroll County Supervisors Approve Panic Button System Purchase
Pictured: A sample photo of the Verkada system from Verkada.com. The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a nearly $30,000 bid for new “panic buttons” in the county’s offices. County IT Director Dalton Morrison says the
Aug. 31 Is Overdose Awareness Day; MRHC’s Recovery Center Highlights Ways You Could Save A Life
Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on Aug. 31, and Manning Regional Healthcare Center’s (MRHC) Recovery Center is marking the date with tips to equip Iowans with knowledge that could prevent overdose deaths. Recovery Center staff stress
Iowa DPS Launches Redesigned Sex Offender Registry Website
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a redesigned sex offender registry website, designed to enhance functionality and provide residents with easier access to critical public safety information. The site features new user-friendly changes, including
Crossword: It’s that Time of Year
How quickly can you complete today’s crossword? Created by Pete Collison using the online cross word generator from Amuse Labs
Eric John Christensen of Audubon
Eric John Christensen, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home outside of Audubon, Iowa, at the age of 55. Eric was born in Harlan, IA, on Thursday,
Duane Wunschel of Wall Lake
Funeral service for Duane Wunschel, age 91 of Wall Lake, will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 25, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Peace Lutheran