Cemetery Character Walk
Memorial Day events Monday, May 29, 2023, in Carroll will include the annual parade, American Legion ceremonies, and the second Carroll Historic Preservation Commission’s Cemetery Character Walk. Parade entries should gather at the South Side Park at
Wall Lake to install hanging flower baskets on Main Street
Main Street in Wall Lake will be bursting with color as fourteen hanging flower baskets will soon be installed. The Wall Lake Hometown Pride group, the city of Wall Lake, the East Sac FFA, and community volunteers
Lake City recognized with Community Award of Excellence
In late March the Mayor of Lake City, Tyler Holm, along with two residents traveled to Iowa’s Capitol in order to accept the Robert D. Ray Community Award for Excellence. The award is given out annually by
Carroll American Legion prepares for 2nd Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser
Carroll American Legion member Rick Keat is looking forward to the 2nd Annual Carroll American Legion Garage Sale Fundraiser set for next weekend. Last year’s sale was the first and he says it was a big success,
Glidden presented with 2015 Tree City USA Growth Award
Earlier this month The Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry Bureau presented the city of Glidden with the 2015 Tree City USA Growth Award. The award, says State Forester Paul Tauke, is
Volunteers needed for Shoreline Clean-Up at Black Hawk Lake
With highs predicted in the lower 70’s this Saturday volunteers at Black Hawk Lake will be able to appreciate the weather during the Shoreline Clean-Up day. The call is still out for volunteers to pick up trash
Lake City Pool awarded $100,000 grant for water slide & other features
Plans to install more features at the Lake City Pool are moving forward faster than expected. Earlier this year the city was notified of an awarded $100,000 grant from the Vision Iowa/Community Attraction and Tourism Board. The
Mid-American’s I CARE program helps low-income households pay energy bills
The winter moratorium for Iowa energy companies has ended leaving some consumers to face the possibility of terminated services if they are unable to pay their bills. Mid-American Energy reminds customers the company offers assistance to those
Sustainable Agriculture hot-topic at ISU’s REAL Symposium
Agriculture sustainability is a hot-topic of discussion at an upcoming Real Engagement in Agricultural Livelihoods, or REAL, Sustainability Symposium scheduled at Iowa State University Wednesday through Thursday, April 13 and 14. Three offered sessions will explore topics
Fire Up for Fun in Halbur this Saturday; proceeds benefit Fire Station project
This Saturday the community of Halbur will be fired up to have some fun at the Halbur School Gym during the Fire Up for Fun event. The proceeds will go towards building a new Fire Station, and