Auditor Sand’s PIE Program Continues To Improve Municipal Government Efficiency In Iowa
Since 2019, cities, counties, and school districts have voluntarily participated in State Auditor Rob Sand’s Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program. Sand is proud to announce their involvement is leading to more cost-effective and stream-lined municipal governments.
St. Anthony Welcomes New Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Christie Burnell
St. Anthony Regional Hospital has announced a new Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Christie Burnell, is joining the hospital’s mental health services department. Burnell earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Iowa State University and her bachelor’s degree
Sen. Ernst Decries Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan As Senate GOP Pushes To Block Further Debt Cancellation Efforts
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst lambasted the Biden Administration’s proposal to forgive just shy of a trillion dollars in existing student loan debt during her remarks on the Senate floor yesterday (Thursday). The proposed one-time debt relief has
Carroll County Supervisors To Honor Vietnam War Vets At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will convene at their regular time on Monday for its next weekly meeting, and they will open with a presentation from one of the men behind Wednesday’s memorial ceremony at Carroll’s
Wednesday’s Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony At Airport Draws Large Crowd
The hanger at Arthur N. Neu Airport in Carroll was near capacity as more than 100 individuals gathered Wednesday night to show their support for veterans on Vietnam War Veterans Day. Wednesday marked 50 years since the
Iowa Senate Committee Advances Bill To Bolster Grain Indemnity Fund Through Corn Checkoff
With the next legislative funnel tomorrow (Friday), state lawmakers are pushing to bolster the state’s Grain Indemnity Fund through the Iowa Corn Checkoff. The Grain Indemnity Fund was created in 1986 to protect farmers in the event
Rep. Feenstra Invites Constituents To April 3 Farm Bill Town Hall
Iowa 4th District Representative Randy Feenstra invites constituents to join him in Ida Grove at the beginning of next week to discuss the ongoing negotiations for the 2023 Farm Bill, his Agricultural Advisory Board, and his work
Formal Charges Filed Against Carroll Man Accused Of Punching Officer During Arrest
Trial information has been filed in Carroll County District Court against a Carroll man accused of motor vehicle burglary and assault on a peace officer. Court records show 30-year-old Asher Dodd Herrin was indicted last week on
Iowa Fuel Report: March 29, 2023
Iowa gasoline prices climbed eight cents on average over the past week while diesel prices were mostly unchanged. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa, the cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averaged
Carroll City Council Sets FY24 Budget Public Hearing For April 10
Carroll city officials are approaching the end of their Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 preparations with the public hearing for the proposed $25 million budget. Planning for FY24 budgets has been especially challenging for cities, counties, and school