U.S Senator Chuck Grassley Expects Progress To Be Made For Renewal Of Farm Bill This Year

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley says progress is being made in Congress for a new farm bill, but could potentially see more stalling in the Senate. Around eight years ago was when the last updated farm bill was
Seven Students From Six Surrounding Schools Selected To Perform Individual Speech Pieces At IHSSA’s All-State Festival

Several students from surrounding school districts earn top marks at Iowa High School Speech Associations (IHSSA) Individual State Speech contest this past weekend with seven selected to perform pieces at the All-State Festival later this month. For
Carroll County Supervisors Consider Auditor’s Office Move

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is considering moving the Auditor’s Office to the courthouse’s lower level, but they are holding off on a decision until all potential solutions are explored. Following renovations to the courthouse’s interior
ITR Releases Property Tax Estimator As Budget Season Nears Its Close

Iowa taxpayers are being encouraged to review upcoming budget notices and participate in local hearings as taxing entities consider finalizing their Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 levies and budgets. Iowans for Tax Relief, a lobby group dedicated to
Harkin Institute Hosts Western Iowa Water Quality Town Hall March 22

The Carroll, Crawford, Harrison, and Shelby County Democrats are hosting the Harkin Institute this weekend for a water quality town hall with Iowans. The public is invited to Milk & Honey in Harlan for the program from
CHS’ McNelly, KHS’ Christensen Earn All-State IE Speech Nominations

Carroll High School’s (CHS) Jay McNelly and Kuemper Catholic High School’s (KHS) Sophie Christensen have been chosen to perform at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s (IHSSA) Individual Events All-State Festival. The pair earned their invitations following
Grand Junction Man In Custody For Allegedly Sending Explicit Pictures To Minor Female

A Grand Junction man remains in custody for allegedly messaging sexual content to a teenage girl. According to Shelby County District Court records, 33-year-old Jacob Nolan Stouwie of Grand Junction was taken into custody over the weekend
Afghan man who worked with U.S. forces dies after one day in ICE custody

A 41-year-old Afghan refugee who once worked alongside U.S. forces has died less than a day after being detained by immigration authorities in North Texas, prompting calls from relatives and community leaders for an independent investigation. Mohammad
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveals early breast cancer diagnosis

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, but plans to remain in her role while undergoing treatment, President Trump announced Monday. Trump shared the news in a post on Truth
Nate Diaz returns to MMA to face Mike Perry on Ronda Rousey–Gina Carano fight card

Fan favorite Nate Diaz is set to return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years, taking on Mike Perry in a five-round welterweight matchup on May 16. The bout will take place
