Carroll Councilman Dirkx Addresses Legislators During Tax Reform Public Hearing
Carroll City Councilman LaVern Dirkx, who also serves on the Iowa League of Cities Executive Board, spoke before an Iowa House Committee on Tuesday as they hosted a public hearing on the Senate’s tax reform proposals. Iowa
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds At 3.4 Percent In February
Iowa’s unemployment rate was stable in February, holding steady at 3.4 percent, according to new data released this week from Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). The rate matched January’s figure and was 0.1 percentage points lower than the
Iowa Fuel Report: April 22, 2026
After nearly two months of rising prices, Iowans finally felt some relief at the pump as fuel costs dipped significantly, according to this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa.
Local Products Make Top 8 In ABI’s 2026 Coolest Thing Made In Iowa Contest
Several local products have made it into the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) top eight for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. Surviving into the next round are Beer Caves, manufactured by Leer,
Carroll Area I-Club Spring Banquet Tickets Sell Out
Tickets have already sold out for the Carroll Area I-Club’s 2026 Spring Banquet that is scheduled for next month. According to Jeff Cayler, who is one of the club’s co-presidents, more than 500 tickets were sold in
Cubs put together another complete performance, extend streak to 8
Olga Nava Haro of Carroll
Olga Nava Haro, age 56, of Carroll, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Nebraska Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Tuesday,
Search intensifies for two University of South Florida doctoral students missing over a week
Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on
Man arrested for providing gun to father that killed 8 children in Shreveport, LA
A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged
KC Royals and Hallmark Cards join forces on new $3B stadium project
The Kansas City Royals have teamed up with Hallmark Cards to move forward with plans to build a new stadium in downtown Kansas City, unveiling a sweeping proposal centered in the Crown Center district. The stadium initiative