55 Glidden Students Complete Babysitting Safety Course Through ISU Extension

Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Glidden-Ralston Community School District recently completed a Babysitting Basics course designed to teach essential child care and safety skills. The program was offered throughout April through a partnership between the district and
Mission Honduras Travelers Thank Supporters At Weekend Community Night

Volunteers, supporters, and community members gathered this past weekend to celebrate the 2026 Honduras Mission trip earlier this spring. The event featured prayer, a short introduction, and a video presentation highlighting the group’s work during the trip.
“Concerned Iowans” To Join In National Day Of May Day Protests On Friday

The local group, “Concerned Iowans,” will host a peaceful protest tomorrow (Friday) as part of the national day of protests scheduled for May Day. Attendees will gather on the north side of the Carroll County Courthouse along
Rep. Feenstra Hosts Military Service Academy Day May 11 In Fort Dodge

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has announced his office will host a Military Academy Day next month for Iowa students interested in attending one of the nation’s service academies. The event is open to students in eighth
Iowa Fuel Report: April 29, 2026

The limited relief Iowans felt at the fuel pump last week was only temporary, as prices spiked yet again in the latest report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As of
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Otzelberger Agrees to 10-Year Contract Extension
Fed Reserve holds rates steady for third time this year, as Powell transition nears

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge in global
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further weakens Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act in
