Westside Fire Department Starting New Fundraiser “Beer, Pizza And Puzzles” This Valentine’s Day
The Westside Fire Department is kicking off a new fundraising event on Valentine’s Day involving beverages, pizza and puzzles. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Westside Community Building, teams of four will race
Lanesboro Park And Rec Committee Fundraising To Update Restroom Facility At City Park
Picture credit to the Lanesboro Park and Rec The City of Lanesboro Park and Recs Committee is fundraising to update the current restroom facility at the city park. For many years, visitors were accustomed to using the
Carroll City Council To Review Parking Ordinances, Preliminary FY27 Budget At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll City Council convenes Monday evening and will hear funding requests from two additional non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and consider minor changes to two city ordinances. The council convenes at 5:15 p.m. at Carroll City Hall. City
Kuemper Catholic Kicks Off Celebration Of Catholic Schools Week
The Kuemper Catholic School System has started its celebration of 2026’s National Catholic Schools Week, with a theme of “uKnighted.” They opened the events on Friday by hosting a Chamber coffee at the high school and welcoming
Carroll County Supervisors To Review FY27 Renewal Rates At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors holds its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. The supervisors open with a report from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
WalletHub Survey Finds Iowa Is Nation’s 2nd Best State For Drivers
Iowa ranks among the best states in the nation for drivers, according to a new WalletHub report analyzing driving conditions nationwide. The personal-finance company’s “2026 Best and Worst States to Drive In” study ranked Iowa second overall,
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady At 3.5 Percent In December
Iowa ended 2025 with more people working and a higher labor force participation rate, even as job growth softened late in the year, according to Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) data released Thursday. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment