CCSD Board Of Education Discusses Teacher Retention During Carroll Chamber Of Commerce’s Candidate Forum Tuesday Evening

The five candidates running for the open seats on the Carroll Community School District’s (CCSD) Board of Education discussed a major challenge faced by many rural school districts, teacher retention, during the Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate
Rani Schaben of Clive, formerly of Carroll

Rani Jane Schaben, 54, of Clive, a Carroll, Iowa native, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, outside of Chicago, following a battle with Multiple Myeloma, a form of
Mary Jane Collison of Carroll

Mary Jane Collison, 97 of Carroll, died Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll surrounded by her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025
Iowa Fuel Report: Oct. 22, 2025

After seeing repeats of decreasing prices at the pumps, Iowans can now plan to spend a little more according to this week’s fuel report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As
Iowa DOT Is Asking For Input On Proposed Bridge Replacement East Of Jefferson On U.S. Hwy 30

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking for input on a proposed overlay project on U.S. Highway 30 east of Jefferson that is expected to take place over the summer of 2027. The changes will be
DNR Cautions Motorists To Watch For Deer As Peak Breeding Season Begins

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding drivers to be cautious on the roads as deer activity increases with the approach of the peak breeding season, more commonly known as the rut. Deer movement typically
Delta Avenue Detour Near Manning Begins Monday, Oct. 27

Motorists on Delta Avenue near Manning will need to use a short detour beginning next week. Starting on Monday, Oct. 27, Delta Avenue, also known as County Road M68, between Iowa Highway 141 and 300th Street will
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Welcomes Four New Providers

Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has announced the addition of four new providers to its team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Andrew Rinek joins the CCMH Emergency Department. Rinek is a graduate of Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Sen. Jeff Merkle delivers 22-hour marathon speech on Senate floor protesting Pres. Trump’s policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s remarks also came
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages
