Chamber/CCGP Executive Director Kimberly Tiefenthaler Highlights Importance Of Local Businesses During National Small Business Week
Sunday marked the beginning of National Small Business Week, a time for Americans to reflect on and appreciate all the local, family-owned companies do for the nation’s economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, nearly half
Iowa Farmers Take Advantage Of Favorable Weather Conditions To Make Significant Planting Progress
Cool and dry conditions last week helped Iowa farmers make significant planting progress for the week ending April 30, according to the latest report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. On average, producers had 4.8 days
Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Legislative Leaders Reach Agreement On Property Tax Relief
Iowa Republican leaders announced yesterday (Monday) they had reached an agreement on property tax reform. In a joint statement, Governor Kim Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and House Speaker Pat Grassley said, “We’ve heard Iowans across
Wall Lake Man Arrested After Search Warrant Uncovers Drugs, Paraphernalia
A Wall Lake man was taken into custody over the weekend on alleged controlled substance violations following the execution of a search warrant by local authorities. According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, authorities served the warrant
Carroll Chamber Of Commerce Announces First Band For Summer Live + Local Concert Series
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s popular Live + Local free concert series is back again this summer, and 2½ Guitars has been announced as the first act. Five concerts are planned for the season, all scheduled for
Carroll Mayor Mark Beardmore Encourages Residents To Get Involved In RAGBRAI Preparations
Carroll Mayor Mark Beardmore is encouraging residents to get involved in RAGBRAI preparations in any way they can as the countdown approaches the 80-day mark. According to Beardmore, it will take close to 1,000 volunteers, or about
Unemployment Rates Improve For Local Area In March, But Remain Above 2022 Numbers
Unemployment figures improved across the seven-county region in March, but most of the area held at rates above where they were a year ago. According to data released last week by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), Greene County
Denison Man Killed And Schleswig Resident Seriously Injured In Ida County Crash
Authorities have released more details of a two-vehicle accident in Ida County on Friday that killed a Denison man and seriously injured a Schleswig resident. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 7:30
Iowa DNR’s Hook N’ Paddle Passport Returns Beginning May 1
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hook n’ Paddle Passport is back for a second year of adventure and fun. Sign up online using the link included with this story on our website and start earning
Patriot Peak Foundation To Bring Authentic Vietnam-Era Huey Back To Carroll County In September
In 2021, an authentic Vietnam-era UH-1 helicopter, more commonly known as a Huey, visited Carroll County, offering a unique experience for locals, and that opportunity is returning to the area later this year thanks to the Patriot