After Months Of Planning, RAGBRAI Finally Arrives In Carroll
The first of an estimated 30,000+ RAGBRAI riders, support teams, and vendors began arriving in Carroll this (Monday) morning, and organizers are more than ready to see the crowd’s needs are met. Teams will be staying throughout
Dupaco Community Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years Of Service And Growth
Dupaco Community Credit Union is marking its 75th anniversary this week. Dupaco was founded on July 17, 1948, by the Dubuque Packing Company employees to promote thrift, provide access to affordable credit, and empower its members to
First Responders Will Be Stretched Thin During RAGBRAI; Do Your Part To Decrease Call Volume To Dispatch Centers
The approximately 500-mile route for RAGBRAI’s 50th-anniversary ride begins tomorrow (Sunday) in Sioux City, with tens of thousands of riders to join in each leg of the seven-day journey. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public
City Of Carroll Schedules Citywide Mosquito Spraying Before RAGBRAI
Carroll city officials have announced the season’s next city-wide mosquito spraying is scheduled for this weekend. On Sunday, July 23, weather permitting, the city will be conducting mosquito spraying in the evening. The spraying will cover the
Iowa Fuel Report: July 20, 2023
Fuel prices crept higher over the past week, according to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa. As of Thursday, July 20, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.37,
Carroll County Supervisors To Consider Voluntary Annexation And Handbook Changes At Monday’s Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has a mostly routine meeting on the schedule for Monday morning. The board convenes at 9 a.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. The agenda includes general business, such as reviewing and
Iowa’s 2023 Traffic Fatality Count 20% Higher Than Average, State Launches Speed Awareness Campaign
Traffic fatalities in Iowa so far this year are 20 percent higher than the five-year average, and Iowa law enforcement agencies are responding with a statewide effort targeting excessive speed. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is
Carroll City Council Postpones Next Week’s Meeting To Tuesday For RAGBRAI
The Carroll City Council has rescheduled next week’s meeting for later in the week on account of the festivities planned for RAGBRAI. City Manager Aaron Kooiker says staff will be bustling on Monday, and it made sense
Sen. Grassley Releases FBI Document He Claims Outlines Alleged Biden Corruption
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has obtained and released unclassified FBI records that he claims outline alleged criminal activity from President Joe Biden during his time as vice president during the Obama Administration. Grassley, along with House Oversight
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