June Marks Fourth Consecutive Month With Below-Normal Precipitation
The state of Iowa faced another dry month in June, receiving only 2.90 inches of rain, or about half the usual volume. This adds to the ongoing trend of drier-than-normal conditions observed in March, April, and May.
Carroll City Council To Consider Housing Agreements And K9 Retirement At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll City Council is set to convene for its upcoming meeting on Monday, July 10. The council’s first item of business is to approve a $77,250 professional services agreement with JEO Consulting Group for platting and
Storm Lake Man Arrested On Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Against Teen
The Storm Lake Police Department reports a suspect was taken into custody this week after an investigation revealed a series of sexual assaults against a teenage victim. According to law enforcement, 22-year-old Keichiro Chipiuo of Storm Lake
Carroll City Officials Remind Public Of Vicious Animal Ordinance Following Spate Of Appeals
The Carroll City Council is scheduled for its third vicious animal designation appeal hearing in only six weeks later this month, and city officials are working to clarify for the public what the ordinance means in actuality.
Carroll County Solid Waste Ends Rural Recycle Trailer Program
Due to the frequency of bad actors abusing the Rural Recycle Trailer Program, Carroll County Solid Waste is ending the initiative after more than three decades. In an announcement last month, officials said the constantly rising amount
Crop Conditions Improve Moving Into Hottest Month Of The Year
Some much-needed rain across Iowa helped push crop condition ratings higher in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Progress and Condition Report. For the week ending July 2, farmers had 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork,
Storm Lake Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges For Alleged Assault With Blade
A Storm Lake man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly wielding a blade during an assault last (Wednesday) night. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:45 p.m. to an apartment in
One Driver Seriously Injured In Wednesday Crash NE Of Carroll
One person was seriously injured yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon following a two-vehicle collision northeast of Carroll. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Noble Avenue and 140th
World-Renowned Iowa Pipe Organ Builders Celebrate Groundbreaking Two Years After Devastating Fire
Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, the world-renowned musical instrument manufacturer in Calhoun County, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new facility yesterday (Wednesday), just over two years after a devastating fire destroyed their previous shop. The June 15, 2021
Calhoun County Expo Kicks Off Summer Fair Season For The Region
Fair season is underway in the listening area with the opening of the Calhoun County Expo yesterday (Wednesday). The Expo runs from July 5 through Sunday, July 9 at the fairground in Rockwell City. The Carroll, Greene,