Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Despite Labor Force Participation Rate Increase
The unemployment rate in Iowa was unchanged from 2.7 percent in June, according to the report released today (Thursday) by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). While the unemployment rate was unchanged, the state did see positive movement in
Carroll Man Charged With Felony For Alleged Lotto Theft
A Carroll man faces multiple charges for the alleged theft of Iowa Lottery tickets from his employer. Carroll County District Court records show 39-year-old Shelby Joseph Norman was taken into custody on July 14 by the Carroll
Only A Few Days Left Until RAGBRAI; Carroll Organizers Urge Residents To Plan Ahead
Things are expected to get hectic Monday in Carroll when an estimated 25,000 RAGBRAI riders and support team members arrive, and organizers are encouraging residents to prepare themselves ahead of time for the potential disruptions. Carroll Chamber
2023 Carroll County Fair Results
Carroll County Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach has released the results from the many shows held last week during the 2023 Carroll County Fair. Dozens of exhibitors presented in a wide variety of classes, from
Bank Midwest Donates $10K to Manning’s Refresh the Park Campaign
Bank Midwest has presented a $10,000 check to Main Street Manning supporting the “Refresh the Park” campaign. The grant was awarded to Main Street Manning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the Main Street district. The Refresh
Region XII Celebrates 50 Years Of Helping Counties, Communities, Businesses, And Residents
Region XII Council of Governments (COG) is celebrating a significant milestone this month as the local government assistance agency celebrates its 50th anniversary. Region XII was formed in 1973 through a 28E agreement between Audubon, Carroll, Crawford,
Jefferson Man Accused Of Stealing Thousands Of Dollars From Carroll Salvage Yard Pleads Not Guilty
A Jefferson man accused of stealing thousands of dollars through fraudulent means from a local salvage yard has been scheduled for trial in September. According to Carroll County District Court records, 32-year-old Eric Franklin Van Sumple pled
Gov. Reynolds Announces Implementation Of Government Realignment Bill, Introduces New State Logo
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the alignment bill passed by the Iowa legislature last session has been successfully implemented. The bill, Senate File 514, reduces the number of cabinet-level departments from 37 to 16 by
CCSD Board Takes First Step To Put ISL Renewal/SAVE Questions On November Ballot
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education has started the process to get the Instructional Support Levy (ISL) renewal and Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) revenue purpose statement on the ballot in November.
Iowa Crop Conditions Rebound After Last Week’s Rains
Crop conditions improved statewide last week following much-needed rainfall, according to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Farmers had an average of 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during