Senator Ernst Officially Announces She Is Not Seeking Re-election, Senator Grassley Reflects On Past Two Terms Serving Alongside Her

U.S Senator Joni Ernst has officially announced that she is not seeking re-election for the Iowa Senate position in 2026. Ernst was elected to the United States Senate in 2014, being the first woman from Iowa to
Wall Lake City Council Holds Discussion Of Dog Park Next To Softball Field

The Wall Lake City Council held a discussion during the last city council meeting about potentially utilizing the old softball field as a dog park for community members. Council member Steve Nuetzman brought the idea during the
Bernard Meiners of Coon Rapids

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be
Jeanette Chambers of Arnold, MD formerly of Wall Lake

Funeral Services for Jeanette Chambers, age 90 of Arnold, MD, formerly of Wall Lake, IA, will be at 10:30AM on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake. Visitation will be from 4-6PM
CDC: Fall, Winter Respiratory Season Likely To Mirror Recent Years

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates that the upcoming respiratory disease season will result in a similar level of peak hospitalizations as last year. The 2025-2026 outlook, released last week, is based on
CCGP’s Tiefenthaler Highlights Agency’s Work To Carroll County Supervisors

Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) Executive Director Kimberly Tiefenthaler recently highlighted some of the economic development agency’s work to the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. Tiefenthaler says much of CCGP’s work is done behind the scenes, but
MRHC’s Wound Care Clinic Earns National Center Of Excellence Award

Manning Regional Healthcare Center’s (MRHC) Wound Care Clinic has received RestorixHealth’s Wound Center of Excellence Award, the organization’s highest honor. The award from the wound care solutions company recognizes clinics that meet or exceed national benchmarks for
Jefferson Musician Chad Elliott Inducted Into Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame

Jefferson musician Chad Elliott was inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame over the Labor Day weekend during a ceremony at the Sami Center in Okoboji. Elliott, who has played for over 25 years,
Sac County Sheriff Resigns Following Incident, Returning to Sergeant Position Effective Immediately

The Sac County Sheriff, Jonathan Meyer, has resigned from the position but requested to return to the role of sergeant in the department. According to the Sac County Auditors office, Meyer announced the decision in an email
PCA’s gutsy bunt provides spark in Cubs’ walk-off win
