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
Lytton Man Charged With Six Felony Counts For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of A Minor
The Sac County Sheriff’s Office reports a Lytton man has been charged with multiple felony counts for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. According to Sac County District Court records, 38-year-old Antonio Deon Pharms faces three counts
Gov. Reynolds Responds To Court’s Injunction On Iowa’s New Abortion Limitations
Iowa’s new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy was temporarily blocked by an Iowa judge on Monday. The ruling means that abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of
Iowa Legislators Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Reduce U.S. Stillbirths
A bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers, including Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Ashley Hinson from Iowa, have introduced new legislation in an effort to combat the frequency of stillbirths among rural and minority populations. The Maternal
Sac County’s Berg Family Recognized With Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Berg family of Sac County has been named the latest recipient of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. The award was presented by Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture Mike
Busiest Days Of Summer In Carroll Begin Monday With State Baseball, Ridiculous Day Sales, RAGBRAI, And More
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce is diving into the busiest eight days of this summer, and they are encouraging locals to take advantage of the fun that is in store. The 1A and 2A state baseball tournament
Manilla Man Wins $70,000 In Iowa Lottery Scratch Game
A Manilla man is western Iowa’s latest lotto winner after claiming a $70,000 top prize from the Iowa Lottery’s “Ruby Red 7s” scratch game. Richard “Rick” Hansen Jr. of Manilla purchased his winning ticket from the Manilla
Three People Killed In Friday Afternoon Crash Near Atlantic
Three people were killed and two injured in a head-on collision yesterday (Friday) northeast of Atlantic. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 near the intersection with
State Baseball Tournament Begins Monday In Carroll
1A and 2A high school baseball players, fans, and teams from all over the state are traveling to Carroll next week for the 2023 State Baseball Tournament, and local organizers say they are ready to welcome the
Short Agenda For Carroll County Board Of Supervisors Monday Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has what should be a short meeting on the schedule for Monday morning. The board convenes at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. Their first item of business will be to