National School Choice Week Ends On Saturday, And CCSD Superintendent Says Open Enrollments Affect Budgets
Monday, Jan. 23, marked the beginning of National School Choice Week which raised awareness about school choice. Parents in Iowa can choose between traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online academies, private schools or home-school
Many Schools In The Area Offering Early Retirement To Experienced Staff
Several school districts in the area are using early teacher retirement to handle their costs differently. The policy varies based on each district, but teachers must be at least 55 years old to be eligible in Iowa.
Update–Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Reports Missing Teen’s Body Found
According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the body of missing Denison teenager, 15-year-old Yoana Acosta, was located today at approximately 2:47 p.m. Details of her recovery have not yet been released. Acosta went missing after a
John Vonnahme of Arcadia
Mass of the Christian Burial for 32 year old John Vonnahme of Arcadia will be Saturday at 10am at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcadia with burial at the St. Ann’s Cemetery near Vail. Friends may
First Legislative Forum of 2017 Saturday At New Hope Activities Building
The 87th General Assembly for Iowa’s Legislature convened on Monday, Jan. 9, and now that they are in full swing, the Carroll Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forums will get underway this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 28, Senator
CADC Asking Carroll County Employees To Help Identify Workforce Needs
With a focus on the county’s workforce identified as a priority for the Carroll Area Development Corporation (CADC), they are working on researching personnel recruitment throughout the area. All Carroll County businesses and employers are invited to
Supervisors Set Salary Increase For Carroll County Elected Officials
The Carroll County Compensation board met Tuesday, Jan. 10, and board member, Mike Franey, said they had heard many compliments about the county staff. Franey also presented an annual increase recommendation cap to the Carroll County Board
MRHC Career Fair Highlights Opportunities In Medical And Support Positions For Area Students
Nursing and physician shortages and an aging population, particularly in rural areas, has led to a doubling in healthcare employment opportunities over the past three years. In their continuing efforts to educate area high school students about
Producers In Parts Of Sac And Carroll Counties Eligible For Financial Assistance With Water Quality Initiatives
Farmers in the Wall Lake Inlet and Black Hawk Lake watersheds are eligible to apply for conservation assistance through the USDA’s National Water Quality Initiative. Farming practices that will be eligible for water quality improvement financial assistance
Victoria MacDonald formerly of Scranton
Funeral services for 70 year old Victoria MacDonald of Jefferson, formerly of Scranton, will be Saturday at 2:30pm at the Scranton United Methodist Church with burial at the Scranton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the