Regional Unemployment Dropped Slightly In July
Unemployment rates in the seven-county region improved marginally in July, according to data released earlier this week by Iowa Workforce Development. Audubon County led the area with the lowest unemployment at 2.2 percent, which matches the rates
Carroll Community School District Considers Removing Activity Admission Fees For Students
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education is considering removing admission fees for student fans to extracurricular events and games. Currently, parents pay $50 per year for each student activity pass that grants access to
Arcadia Man Faces Felony Charge For Weekend High-Speed Pursuit
An Arcadia man faces felony charges for allegedly fleeing from law enforcement while intoxicated over the weekend. According to Carroll County District Court records, 50-year-old David Michael Noble was booked into the Carroll County jail early Sunday
ESC Administrators Backs Off Water Bottles Restrictions In Classroom In Response To Community Feedback
Officials at the East Sac County (ESC) Community School District have reversed their position on allowing elementary students to have water bottles in classrooms after pushback from the community. At the ESC School Board meeting on Monday,
MRHC Counselor Offers Mental Health Tips As Students Head Back To Class
As the summer break draws to a close and students gear up to return to school routines, Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) shares essential advice to ensure a smooth adjustment for children. Hollie Schechinger, LMSW, a mental
Iowa Crop Conditions Show Modest Improvement As Temperatures Soar
Crop conditions in the state improved, but only slightly, in the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For the week ending Aug. 20, farmers had an average of
With Classes Beginning Wednesday, Law Enforcement Stresses Driver Safety Around Schools
Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday), class is back in session for most students in the area, which means the areas surrounding schools will be much busier than usual around drop-off and pick-up times. Carroll Police Chief Brad Burke says
Iowa DNR Seeks Public’s Help In Identifying Water Discoloration Source In Greene County Creek
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help in identifying the source of a spill in a tributary of the North Raccoon River in Greene County. The DNR’s Atlantic Field Office was notified
Carroll County Convict Flees Iowa Work Release Program
A man convicted in Carroll County District Court in 2019 of felony robbery, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and control of a firearm by a felon has reportedly absconded from the state’s work release program. According to
Five Local Farm Families Recognized With Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award At Iowa State Fair
Five local farm families have been recognized for their outstanding dedication to conservation with the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The honors were presented last Wednesday during the Iowa State Fair by Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt.