John Thomas of Coon Rapids

John Harold Thomas, age 82, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at
James Tinker of Audubon

James (Jim) Michael Tinker, 77, of Audubon, Iowa, entered his eternal rest on May 18, 2026. He passed peacefully with his sons at his side, ready to be received by Christ and reunited with his beloved wife,
Residents Briefly Evacuated Monday In Carroll After Construction Workers Sever Gas Line

The Carroll Fire Department responded last night (Monday) to a substantial gas leak after a large line was severed at a construction site. According to Carroll Fire Chief Dan Hannasch, crews were dispatched to the intersection of
Carroll County Supervisors Approve Six Drainage District Assessments

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors voted during Monday’s meeting to approve assessments for six of the county’s drainage districts. County Engineer Zac Andersen, who oversees the county’s 100 or so drains, says the last year has
Missouri Valley Man Arrested In Connection To 2023 Western Iowa Disappearance

Authorities have arrested a Missouri Valley man on murder charges in connection with the 2023 disappearance and death of another Missouri Valley resident. According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), 35-year-old Jesse George of Missouri
Iowa Crop Progress And Condition Report: Week Ending May 17, 2026

Planting surged ahead last week, despite severe storms that brought hail, high winds, and tornadoes to parts of the state. According to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bindy Caldwell of Carroll

Bindy Caldwell, 70, of Carroll, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at CHI Health Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Private family services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Sharp Funeral
San Diego mosque shooting leaves five dead, including two suspected gunmen

A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five adults dead, including two suspected gunman, and prompted a massive law enforcement response in the city’s Clairemont neighborhood. Police said officers were called to the
Canadiens eliminate Sabres in OT to advance to Eastern Conference Final

The Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Eastern Conference Final after edging the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in an intense overtime battle Monday night. The Canadiens last reached the conference final in 2021. Alex Newhook delivered the deciding
Trump drops IRS lawsuit as DOJ launches $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization” fund

President Donald Trump, along with sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and the Trump Organization, has agreed to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service as part of a settlement with the Justice
