Carroll Public Works Department Begins Hydrant Flushing Monday
The Carroll Public Works Department started its annual hydrant flushing procedures this (Monday) morning. Crews began operating in the community’s north-central district and will proceed throughout the community over the next several weeks to clear rust and
Volkerts Of Ida County Recognized With Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented an Ida County farm family, the Volkerts, the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award last week in recognition of their lasting contributions to the local and state farm community. The award
Carroll City Council Proposes Standardized Rubric For Grant Applicants Seeking City Support
Officials in Carroll have outlined a proposal to standardize the city’s policy on selecting applicants for the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Community Catalyst Grant. The highly competitive grant provides up to $100,000 with a required local
Carroll County Supervisors To Receive Courthouse Renovation Update At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will meet an hour earlier than usual for their meeting on Monday as they review the latest updates on the ongoing courthouse renovations. While services for county residents have not been
Bruce Perry Honored With Award At Iowa Rural Development Summit
Bruce Perry, a board member of Sac County Economic and Tourism Development, was recognized as one of Iowa’s top rural leaders at the Iowa Rural Development Summit this week in Ames. Perry is well known for his
Carroll Children’s Museum Invites Kids To Create Art On Walls Before Opening
Children are invited to unleash their creative energy on Saturday at the soon-to-open Carroll Children’s Museum in Westgate Mall in downtown. Parents and their young children can draw on the facility’s walls from 10 a.m. to 4
Carroll RAGBRAI Committee Launches Website As Central Info Hub For Riders, Visitors, And Volunteers
The Carroll RAGBRAI committee has launched its website dedicated to all things RABGRAI-related. On July 24, Carroll will host tens of thousands of riders and support crews in what is expected to be the largest RAGBRAI ever
Reignited Trash Fire Believe To Be Responsible For Friday Morning Grassfire That Burned 15 Acres
A reignited trash fire is believed to be responsible for an early morning blaze that destroyed approximately 15 acres of grassland near Carroll. According to Carroll Fire Chief Dan Hannasch, the firefighters were dispatched at approximately 4:10
IKM-Manning Hires Nolan Shanks As New 4-12 Principal
The IKM-Manning Community School District has announced the hire of a new high school principal, Nolan Shanks. Shanks will replace longtime 4-12 Principal Brian Wall, who is retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Shanks
Area Agencies Celebrate Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, more commonly known as Dispatchers Week, and local first-responder agencies are celebrating the men and women who are the first point of contact when an emergency arises. Carroll County