Carroll County Conservation Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Education Center’s Grand Opening
Carroll County Conservation staff and board members celebrated the 20-year anniversary since the grand opening of the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center. Carroll County Conservation Director Jason Christensen says that the physical building has been opened to
Audubon CSD Receives High Marks In This Year’s School Performance Report From Iowa Department Of Education
The Audubon Community School District celebrates continued progress shown by both school buildings in this year’s performance report from the Iowa Department of Education. For the second year in a row, the Audubon Middle/High School earned a
Statewide Participation Encouraged Wednesday During 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is Oct. 1, and the Healthiest State Initiative and Delta Dental of Iowa are encouraging statewide participation in the 15th annual Healthiest State Walk. This year’s theme is “Start Somewhere”, encouraging everyone, regardless of preferred
Becht on Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List
Grassley Highlights Farmers’ Struggles On Senate Floor Monday
Sen. Chuck Grassley addressed his colleagues on the Senate floor yesterday (Monday) to draw attention to the economic challenges farmers face in Iowa and across the nation. According to Grassley, the average production costs for farmers are
McLaughlin Says Federal Signal Is The Right Fit To Continue New Way Trucks’ Legacy
Last week, Chicagoland-based Federal Signal Corp. announced it would be purchasing Scranton Manufacturing Co., d.b.a. New Way Trucks, for $396 million. Federal Signal is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lights, sirens, and communication systems for
No Major Findings In Glidden’s FY24 Report, But State Auditor Recommends Some Improvements
A recently completed audit of the City of Glidden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 finances found no major deviations but highlighted several areas where improvements are needed. The report noted concerns about segregation of duties, as a single
Iowa AG Bird Issues Online Safety Tips For Parents
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released a list of tips this week to help parents, teachers, and caregivers protect children from online dangers. Bird says, “As a mom and a prosecutor, I know how important it is
FEMA Awards Lidderdale FD Nearly $81,000 Assistance To Firefighters Grant
The Lidderdale Fire Department has been selected for a nearly $81,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to upgrade its safety gear. The department received $80,952 through FEMA’s 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and
Emotional Boyd grateful for Game 1 nod against Padres
