Sen. Grassley Clarifies Whistleblower Process, Urges Agency Leaders to Welcome Reports of Misspending

Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) has built a reputation for protecting and championing whistleblowers in government. Sen. Grassley says not everyone who voices suspicion of wrongdoing in government is automatically a whistleblower. Grassley explains the process most whistleblowers
Bayard Man Killed In Friday Crash With Semi In Northern Guthrie County

A Guthrie County man died Friday following a two-vehicle crash about two miles south of Bayard. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 12:16 p.m. near the intersection of 130th Street and Justice
Carroll County Supervisors To Review Property Classification At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors should have another quick meeting on the docket for Monday morning. According to the agenda for the supervisors’ Sept. 21 meeting, the board will convene at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’
Carroll REC Invites Public To Sept. 21 Presentation On “The Snapchat Generation”

The Carroll County Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Consortium invites the public to a presentation on Monday, designed to help families navigate the challenges of smartphones at home. The consortium includes local partners such as schools, mental
Sen. Grassley Recognized With Growth Energy’s 2026 “Fueling Growth Award” For Biofuels Advocacy

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has received Growth Energy’s 2026 Fueling Growth Award for his support of biofuels, family farmers, and ethanol producers. Grassley, a Republican and Iowa farmer who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, says,
WalletHub Ranks Iowa As Nation’s 8th-Least Diverse State

Iowa ranks among the least diverse states in the nation, according to a new WalletHub analysis that measured demographic, economic, household, religious, and political differences. Iowa placed 43rd among the 50 states in WalletHub’s 2026 ranking, ahead
Jeffrey Tiefenthaler of Carroll

Jeffrey Norbert Tiefenthaler, age 65, of Carroll, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at his home in Carroll. According to Jeff’s wishes, no services will be held. The Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in
