Sole Occupant Escapes Camper Fire With Only Minor Injuries
The occupant of a camper was able to escape with only minor injuries early Wednesday morning after awaking to a fire. The Jefferson Police Department reports an officer, a deputy and the Jefferson Fire Department all responded
More State Park Amenities Available In Time For Free Fishing Weekend
Just as Iowa’s state parks are able to open more amenities in the upcoming weekend, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to enjoy free fishing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Grab your tackle box, take
Lake View Water Carnival Will Be Held In 2020, But It Won’t Be Exactly The Same
COVID-19 pandemic or not, Lake View is a “Great Place to Drop Anchor,” and they are reminding everyone of that as their theme for the 2020 Water Carnival. The City of Lake View has announced they will
Iowa Leaders Call On USDA To Include Egg Producers In Assistance Program
Legislators representing Iowans have requested the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) include egg producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). In a letter to USDA Secretary, Sonny Perdue, Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, Iowa
Substantial Resurfacing Project On Rolf Avenue Between Sac City And Lake View Scheduled To Begin June 8
The Sac County Secondary Roads Department has announced a substantial road construction project is scheduled to begin next week. On Monday, June 8, a nearly 7.5-mile stretch of M54, also known as Rolf Avenue, between Lake View
Sac County Sheriff, Ken McClure, Secures Republican Nomination And Is Unlikely To Face Any Challengers On Nov. Ballot
Following last night’s (Tuesday) Republican primary for Sac County Sheriff, incumbent, Ken McClure, has essentially secured another term in office. At this time, no Democratic candidates have filed to run for the position, so he will likely
Union Pacific Extends Carroll Main Street Railroad Crossing Closure
The City of Carroll announced today (Wednesday) the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Main Street will likely remain closed through the end of the work week. The crossing initially closed Tuesday morning for crews to check track
Williams Says He Feels Fortunate To Have Been Involved In 6th District Senate Race With Another Highly-Qualified Candidate
Carroll County Republican Party Chair and Iowa 6th District Senate Republican Primary winner, Craig Williams of Manning, says he really had no idea what to expect going into Tuesday’s election. COVID-19 pandemic or not, the contest between
Today Was A Day More Than 20 Years In The Making For The Carroll Public Library
After more than 20 years of discussion, planning, debate, public referendums and pandemic, the newly renovated Carroll Public Library opened in a limited capacity Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Prior to the opening, foundation and board of
Audubon County Producers Named Most Recent Wergin Good Neighbor Award Recipients
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, has announced an Audubon family is the most recent recipient of the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. Charlie and Greg Hansen are cattle and hog producers in Audubon County and they