Democratic Candidate For Iowa District Four For U.S House, Dave Dawson, Hosts Town Hall Meeting This Past Weekend
Dave Dawson, Democratic candidate pursuing the open seat for U.S House for Iowa’s Fourth District, met with constituents in Carroll this weekend discussing his priorities and answering questions. Dawson, from Lawton, is a former State Representative for
Sac County Sheriff’s Office Fundraising For New K9 Officer
The Sac County Sheriff’s Office is fundraising to bring a new police K9 officer to the department. In 2025, the sheriff’s department retired K9 Remo due to medical reasons after serving four years in Sac County after
Paul Schaben of Carroll
Paul “Osgood” Adolph Schaben, age 86, of Carroll, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Gracewell in Denison, IA. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 17,
Carroll County Supervisors Express Concerns Over Local Impact From Legislature’s Proposed Property Tax Reforms
Several Carroll County supervisors expressed concerns during this morning’s (Monday) meeting over what proposed property tax reforms would do to the county’s budget if approved. Currently, three plans have been put forward. The Senate is proposing eliminating
Cookies BBQ’s Speed Herrig Recognized By IPPA As Honorary Master Pork Producer
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named Duane “Speed” Herrig, a longtime barbecue promoter, businessman, and sauce pioneer, as an Honorary Master Pork Producer in recognition of his decades of work promoting pork and supporting the swine
RSV Activity Remains High In Iowa Beyond Its Usual Seasonal Peak
Iowa’s respiratory illness season may last several more weeks as cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain elevated across the state. According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), RSV activity remained high throughout
DNR Accepting Comments On Proposed Hunting, Fishing License Fee Increases
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting public comments on a proposed increase to hunting, fishing, and trapping license fees for residents and nonresidents. If approved, the new prices would take effect Dec. 15 for
Sen. Schultz Legislative Update: Week 8
As legislators in Des Moines continue to debate which route proposed property tax reforms may take, District 6 Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) is detailing the Senate’s plans. In a recent legislative newsletter, Schultz highlights that Iowa consistently
Mobile Home Deemed Total Loss In Monday Morning Fire But No Injuries Reported
A structure fire caused significant damage to mobile home at the Carroll Community Estates Monday morning. The call came in just before 10:50 a.m. for a mobile home engulfed in flames on the west side of the
Gayle Herron of Coon Rapids
Gayle Ann Herron, age 74, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home