COG Housing, Inc., Receives Over $400K In Local Housing Trust Fund Grants

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced yesterday (Monday) more than $12 million in grants to 26 local trust funds for housing initiatives, over $400,000 of which is going to programs that operate within the listening area. Council
Iowa Fuel Report: Dec. 3, 2025

Fuel prices in the state were on the decline in this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa. As of Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded
No Injuries, Minimal Damage Reported In Rural Templeton Garage Fire Wednesday

Several local fire departments were dispatched last night (Wednesday) to a residential structure fire in southern Carroll County, which fortunately caused no significant damage or injuries. According to Templeton Fire Chief Duane Irlbeck, the call for a
St. Anthony Regional Hospital Releases Renderings Of $32.6 Million Construction Project Set To Begin Later This Month

St. Anthony Regional Hospital has released renderings of what the facility will look like in a few years’ time after the $32.6 million construction project is completed, which is expected to begin in earnest this month. One
Glidden Haggai Masonic Lodge Donates $5,000 To St. Anthony Regional Hospital For PET/CT Scanner

Pictured (L-R): St. Anthony Foundation Director Sarah Foley and Rick Burdine, Glidden Community Auction and Haggai Lodge Representative The Glidden Haggai Masonic Lodge #369 and Glidden Community Auction recently presented St. Anthony Regional Hospital with a
Western Iowa Man Convicted In Connection To 2019 Disappearance And Death Of Nebraska Woman

A western Iowa man and his brother-in-law have been found guilty by a federal jury in connection with the 2019 disappearance of a Nebraska woman. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa,
Carroll City Council Approves New Fee Schedule For 2026 Golf Season At Carroll Muni

The Carroll City Council approved the final reading and adopted an ordinance amendment last week to moderately increase fees and charges at the Carroll Municipal Golf Course. For the last six weeks, the council has been through
NGOs Seek Level Funding To Slight Increases From Carroll County In FY27

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors heard from the first of many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seeking county support at Monday’s meeting, with most seeking funding at the same level or slightly increased for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.
Sen. Ernst Recognizes Crawford County’s 3C Roofing As Small Business Of The Week

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on Monday named 3C Roofing & Construction of Crawford County as her latest Small Business of the Week. Ernst highlighted the Schleswig company for its long history of community service and dependable workmanship.
Nominations Open For 2026 Carroll Chamber Of Commerce Banquet Awards

Applications are now open for the Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s annual community service and business awards to be presented at the 2026 Chamber Banquet. Six awards are presented each year at the banquet: New Business, Heritage Business,
