Crawford Co. Sheriff’s deputy cleared in shooting
Investigators say a law officer acted appropriately in a shooting in western Iowa’s Crawford County last week. County Attorney Roger Sailer has announced that Deputy Corey Utech has been cleared of any wrongdoing for his role in
Tradition Meets the Unexpected; Gaelic Storm to perform in Jefferson on Friday
Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day and the informal party will continue when musical group Gaelic Storm takes the stage at the Wild Rose Casino Jefferson on Friday night. Founding member Steve Twigger says there are a lot
Sheriff Pingrey Has Long History In Carroll County
Sheriff Doug Bass’ retirement went into effect yesterday (Tuesday) and this morning, Chief Deputy Ken Pingrey became the official Sheriff of Carroll County. Pingrey said his interest in law enforcement started when he was very young, and
Bid Awarded For Merchants Park Baseball Stadium Renovation
On March 1, the City of Carroll received three bids for the Merchants Park Baseball Stadium renovation project slated to get underway after the conclusion of this year’s baseball season. This is the second letting on the
Heavy Fog Results in Two-Vehicle Accident Sunday Morning
At approximately 10:59 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on Iowa Highway 141 at the intersection with Granite Ave. west of Templeton. Eighty-five-year-old Donald Edmund
Loretta Vinke of Manning
Funeral services for 93 year old Loretta Vinke of Manning will be Friday at 10:30am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning with burial at the Manning Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church after 9:30 Friday
Investigators Checking Out Haunted Hallways At Manilla School
In March 2014, the IKM-Manning School District made the tough decision to close the Manilla middle school, which had been a staple in that community since 1915. For the past two years, the building has been for
Santa Maria Winery In Statewide Competition For Best Pizza
A contest is underway to determine the location of Iowa’s best pizza. Eight restaurants around the state were selected for the “March Madness” style showdown. They are Zipp’s Pizzaria in Adair, Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Interest In Ag Careers
Yesterday (Tuesday) was National Agriculture Day, and several Ag groups expressed their concern over the stark shortage of agricultural talent in Ag-related careers. A recent national survey conducted by ORC International on behalf of Land O’Lakes shows
Lynn Marie “Tootie” Carstens of Carroll
Funeral services for 59 year old Lynn “Tootie” Carstens of Carroll will be Friday at 10:30am at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll with burial at the Carroll City Cemetery. Friends may call at the