2023 Carroll County Fair Opens Tuesday
Today (Tuesday) marks the opening of the 2023 Carroll County Fair in Coon Rapids. The first few days consist primarily of animal shows and static equipment judging. Fair Board President Brian Sander says those are fun in
Last Week’s Rains Stave Off Crop Condition Declines
Widespread precipitation across the state last week held off major declines in crop quality in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Progress and Condition Report. Farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork on average for
Carroll Police K9, Eudoris, Retired Due To Balance Issues
During Monday’s meeting, the Carroll City Council voted unanimously to retire the Caroll Police Department’s K9, Eudoris. According to Police Chief Brad Burke, Eudoris began displaying balance issues in February 2023 that later progressed to limit the
Carroll Rec Center To Temporarily Pause Memberships Starting In August For Construction
The Carroll Recreation Center will temporarily pause membership fees beginning in August due to planned construction throughout the facility as the renovation and improvement project nears its end. According to Parks and Recreation Director Chad Tiemeyer, they
Schleismans Of Calhoun County Recognized With Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Schleisman family of Calhoun County was recently honored with the esteemed Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award for their exceptional contributions to agriculture and the local community. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the recognition during
Santa Maria Winery To Host Seminar On Human Trafficking Awareness And Prevention Thursday Evening
The public is invited to Santa Maria Winery on Thursday evening for a seminar on the alarming increase in human trafficking cases and ways for everyday Iowans to spot possible victims. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
California’s Prop 12 Looms Over Iowa Pork Producers; IA Sec. Of Ag. Warns Of Price Increases
Pictured: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig (right) speaks at Haley Equipment in Carroll while Clay Haley (left) and LaVern Dirkx (center) listen in. It has been nearly two months since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld
IA GOP Leaders Ready To Move Quickly During Special Session On Abortion Limits
Iowa GOP leaders are anticipating quick passage of additional abortion restrictions in the state once the special legislative session called by Gov. Kim Reynolds convenes tomorrow (Tuesday). Legislators will consider a ban on abortions once fetal cardiac
Carroll County Supervisors Convene Monday For First Meeting Of FY24
It is primarily routine business on the agenda for Monday morning’s Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting. The board convenes at 9 a.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse and will open with an appropriations resolution for Fiscal
In-Person Registration Opens Monday For CCSD Students And Families
Registration for families within the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) for the 2023-2024 school year opens Monday, July 10. Online registration is available for new or current students at www.carrolltigers.org. Parents or guardians can find the registration forms