Iowa Department Of Public Safety Unveils New Website
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) introduced its revamped website yesterday (Tuesday) as part of an initiative to streamline the state’s online presence and enhance user experience. With over 100,000 monthly visitors, DPS aims to simplify
Iowa Farmers Union Invites Farmers To FTC Listening Session On Proposed Iowa Fertilizer Company Sale
Iowa farmers and state legislators are set to meet with Federal Trade Commission Chair, Lina Khan, this Saturday to discuss the implications of Koch Industries’ recent acquisition of the Iowa Fertilizer Company. The $3.6 billion deal, announced
Lake View Boil Advisory Lifted
The boil advisory for Lake View residents was ended this (Wednesday) morning. City officials announced the end of the boil warning around 9 a.m. The advisory began on Monday due to planned maintenance on the city’s clear
Iowa AG Bird Warns Of Continued Risk Of Tax Scams, Even After April 15 Filing Deadline
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about the continued risk of tax and IRS scams, even after the April 15 tax deadline. Bird says, “Money is tighter than ever for many Americans
Carroll Historic Preservation Commission Launches Fundraiser For Proposed Graham Park Bandshell Renovations
The Carroll Historic Preservation Commission is launching a new fundraising campaign to support proposed renovations to the aging bandshell in Graham Park. The bandshell has been on the commission’s to-do list for several years. Commission President Vicki
Carroll Woman Sentenced To Five Years In Prison On Theft And Forgery Charges
A Carroll woman convicted of felony theft and forgery has been sentenced to up to five years in prison. According to Carroll County District Court records, 34-year-old Stephanie Jean Winter was initially charged with second-degree theft and
Iowa Crop Progress And Condition Report For The Week Ending April 14
The 2024 planting season began in earnest last week across Iowa, according to the latest Crop Progress and Condition Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dry conditions combined with warmer-than-normal temperatures to give Iowa farmers
Carroll City Council Approves $500K Engineering Agreement To Address Water Pressure Issues In NW Carroll
During last week’s meeting, the Carroll City Council took the first step to address long-standing water pressure issues for residents in northwest Carroll by approving a nearly $500,000 professional services agreement with JEO Consulting. Public Works Director
Iowa Department Of Ag Monitoring For HPAI Outbreaks In Iowa Cattle
The Iowa Department of Agriculture issued an update late last week on the evolving situation of the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across various states. As of Friday, April
NHTSA Focuses On Drug-Impaired Driving For 4/20
Saturday, April 20 marks the unofficial celebration of marijuana by cannabis enjoyers, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding Iowans that driving high can land drivers behind bars. NHTSA Region