Sens. Grassley, Ernst Invite Young Iowans To Service Academy Virtual Open Houses

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley will host two virtual information sessions next week for Iowa students who are interested in applying to the nation’s military service academies. The online events are scheduled from 6 to
Sheriff Pingrey Submits Formal Resignation For Retirement, Recommends Chief Deputy Cretsinger As His Replacement

Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey submitted his formal letter of resignation, effective Aug. 31, to the Carroll County Board of Supervisors at their meeting this (Monday) morning. Pingrey, who has served in law enforcement for nearly four
Region Raises Nearly $12K For American Legion Riders On 2026 Legacy Run

The local American Legion posts and their affiliated groups presented a nearly $12,000 check to the American Legion Riders on Sunday as they passed through Carroll on the 2026 Legacy Run. The annual veterans ride is now
Iowa Cattlemen Brace For Market Disruptions Following Trump Admin’s Announcement On Beef Imports

Iowa cattlemen are bracing for what is expected to be a significant drop in the beef market after the Trump Administration announced at the end of last week that it would temporarily suspend tariffs on beef imports.
Ronald Feuring of Atlantic

Mr. Ronald Eugene Feuring, age 82, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Allen Place in Atlantic, IA. Open visitation with family will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Marlene Vanderheiden of Carroll

Marlene Vanderheiden, 88 of Carroll, died Friday, August 21, 2026 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. A visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll
Kirk Christensen of Carroll

Kirk Robert Christensen, 66 of Carroll, known to nearly everyone simply as “Beamer,” died on August 21, 2026 at his home in Carroll surrounded by his family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30
Zach Lahn Brings Gubernatorial Campaign to Audubon Recreation Center

Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn’s campaign brings him to the listening area tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon for a “meet and greet” event. After a similar event in Shelby County, Lahn will head to Audubon County for a public
Special Meeting Tuesday: CCSD Board to Weigh $51M Bond Issue and Potential School Closure

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education is set to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) for a special board meeting. The board is convening at 11:30 a.m. to acknowledge receipt of the bond petition and will be
Motion for new trial rejected in Karmelo Anthony murder conviction

A Texas district judge rejected a motion for a new trial submitted by lawyers representing 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony. In June, a Collin County jury convicted Anthony of murder and handed down a 35-year prison sentence following the fatal
