A Father’s Memory Is the Driving Force Behind a Veterans’ Park In Coon Rapids
Shawn “Ox” Muhr was raised in Coon Rapids and joined the Army in 2005. He was a stationed out of Fort Bragg in North Carolina and served as a Specialist in two tours overseas; 15 months in
Company Making Drinkable Sunscreen Must Repay Iowans And Change Marketing Practices
An Iowa judge has ordered the seller of “drinkable sunscreen” to change their marketing practices following a consumer fraud lawsuit. Earlier this week, Iowa Attorney General, Tom Miller, announced that the Colorado seller of bottled water products
Carroll Man Enters Into Plea Agreement On Forgery, Failure To Appear And Possession Charges
A Carroll man officially entered into a guilty plea in Carroll County District Court on Thursday, Oct. 26. Twenty-four-year-old Canaan Kwan Wilson signed an agreement that stipulates his guilty plea for forgery, a class D felony, possession
Carroll DMACC Librarian Receives Tapestry Award
Every year, Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC) Diversity Commission presents their Tapestry Award to recognize members of the DMACC family who exemplify the three Cs of character, college and community. The winner was announced Friday, Oct.
Exira Man Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Accident
An Exira man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on Littlefield Drive, about one mile east of Exira. An investigation revealed
DNR Pushes For Hunter Safety Days Before Pheasant Season Opens
In an effort to reduce hunting accidents during the opening weekend of pheasant season, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging hunters to review safe hunting practices before heading out into the field. Megan Wisecup,
Two Carroll Residents Arrested After Monday Altercation
Two Carroll residents have been charged with public intoxication after an altercation Monday afternoon. At approximately 3:15 p.m., the Carroll Police Department was called to the area behind an apartment complex at 422 East 7th St. on
Lidderdale Fire Department Called Out To Second Farm Fire In A Little Over A Week
At about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, the Lidderdale Fire Department responded to their second farm fire in a week and a half. Chief, Terry Daniel, says a field fire turned into a tractor fire as well
Suspicious Man Traveling Through Back Yards Runs From Jefferson Police
At approximately 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jefferson Police Officers noticed a suspicious looking male, dressed all in black, who was walking through the back yards in the 300 block of North Chestnut Street. When they attempted to speak
Charges Filed After Lab Results Come Back Positive For Marijuana
Laboratory testing results on a substance seized during a traffic stop on Sept. 22 have come back to the Jefferson Police Department as positive for marijuana. This has resulted in the request for an arrest warrant for