Jefferson Musician Chad Elliot And Duo Weary Ramblers Place First At 2026 International Blues Challenge

Picture credit to The Blues Foundation, courtesy of Facebook page Chad Elliot and his duo Weary Ramblers take first place in two categories during the 2026 International Blues Challenge (IBC) last week. Now in its 41st year,
City Of Manning Selected As One Of The Communities Nationwide To Host Replica Of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall This Summer

The City of Manning has been selected as one of the host sites for The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica to educate and honor the more than 58,000 Americans who made the ultimate
Two Fort Dodge Men In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Over $6,000 Worth Of Cards From Carroll Business

Two Fort Dodge men remain in custody on theft charges after allegedly stealing over $6,000 worth of cards from a Carroll business back in November. According to Carroll County District Court records, 31-year-old David Raymond Bermejo and
Carroll County Supervisors Hear Request To Create Ambulance Department Assistant Director Position

Carroll County Ambulance Department Director Jamie Wuebker is requesting that the Carroll County Board of Supervisors approve a new position within his department to create an assistant director. Wuebker says this role would expand EMS operational efficiency,
NW Iowa League Of Cities Accepting Applications For 2026 Scholarships

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities is offering scholarships to help high school seniors pursue education and training that could lead to careers in city government. The organization announced it will award up to five $1,000 scholarships
Rep. Williams Legislative Update: Week 1

District 11 Rep. Craig Williams (R-Manning) says legislation restricting the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines is moving rapidly through the Iowa House as the 2026 legislative session gets underway. In his first weekly newsletter
Carroll County GOP Hosts Iowa Gubernatorial Candidates For Meet-And-Greet Wednesday, Jan. 21

The Carroll County Republican Central Committee is hosting a meet-and-greet with the GOP’s gubernatorial hopefuls in Carroll this week. Participants will gather at the Santa Maria Winery on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 5 p.m. for a social
Beverly Juelsgaard of Exira

Mrs. Beverly Ann Juelsgaard, age 85, of Exira, IA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Beverly Ann Lund was born on February 26, 1940, in Audubon
Donald Wenck of Carroll

Donald Henry Wenck, 90, of Carroll, Iowa, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at St Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. A private family service will be held at Sharp Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Iowa winters are wild…prove it. Enter the ‘Wildest Iowa Winter’ Ticket Giveaway.

Iowa Winters are wild, IOWA WILD that is and we want you to help prove it! What is the craziest winter story you have? What wild things have you seen or done during an Iowa winter storm
