Area Schools Earn 10 All-State Nominations Following IHSSA Individual State Speech Contests
Iowa students competed this past weekend in the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) individual event contest, and judges have released their All-State nominations for the top competitors. Audubon High School had one student, Sheridan Meese, selected
Halbur Trucker Uninjured In Monona County Crash; Other Driver Airlifted With Severe Injuries
A Halbur trucker was unharmed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 in Monona County Monday evening that seriously injured the other driver. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 10:09 p.m. Authorities
SMCH CEO, Linn Block, Joins Legislators In Des Moines During IHA Hospital Day
Pictured: SMCH CEO Linn Block with District 7 Rep. Mike Sexton. Iowa healthcare leaders, including Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) CEO Linn Block, gathered at the Iowa State Capitol on March 6 for the Iowa Hospital
30 CHS/KHS Individual Speech Contestants Earn ‘I’ Rating At IHSSA State
Students from throughout western Iowa competed this past weekend at Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS) in Carroll for the 2024 Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) individual event contest, with local participants earning top marks. Carroll High
Iowa Unemployment Rate Holds At 3.0 Percent For Jan. 2024
A report released today (Monday) by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) shows the state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.0 percent for January 2024. Initial unemployment numbers for December 2023 came in at 3.2 percent but were revised
District 5 Supervisor Cindy Scaturico Will Not Run For Re-Election
Carroll County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Scaturico has announced that she will not seek re-election for her seat on the board. Scaturico entered local politics less than a year after moving to Carroll from Virginia. She took
Three Ordinances, A Public Hearing, And Merchants Park Lease Agreement On The Agenda For March 11 Carroll City Council Meeting
The second reading for three ordinance updates and a public hearing for issuing $650,000 in debt for a new fire rescue vehicle are on the agenda for the Carroll City Council’s meeting Monday night. The council convenes
Carroll Seasons Center Receives $3,000 Grant For Mental Health Programs
The Seasons Center for Behavior Health in Carroll has received a boost in its efforts to support children and families in Carroll County with a $2,081 grant from the Communities 4 Children Decategorization and Community Partnerships for
Iowa AG Brenna Bird Warns Of Potential Scams During Tax Season
As more and more Iowans look to submitting their 2023 tax returns, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding filers to be on the lookout for potential scams. Her office has issued multiple warnings and tips to
Iowa DOT Seeks Public Input On Proposed Bridge Replacement On Hwy 30 In Crawford County
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public input on a proposed bridge replacement project for U.S. Highway 30 over the Boyer River in Crawford County. The project is scheduled to begin in 2025 and includes