Vail Man’s Plea Deal Reduces Felony Drug Charge To Misdemeanor
A Vail man faces a reduced sentence after pleading guilty to drug charges earlier this week. On Tuesday, 25-year-old Jordan Lee Valencia pleaded guilty to second offense possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was
Tori’s Angels Hosting Fundraiser In Exira To Raise Funds For Children With Life-Threatening Diseases
An organization dedicated to financially supporting families of children with life-threatening diseases will be hosting a fundraising event later this month. The charity event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woman Dead After Single-Vehicle Accident In Carroll Near St. Lawrence Center. All Students Okay.
A woman has died after a single-vehicle, single-occupant car accident this (Thursday) afternoon in Carroll. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the Carroll Police Department responded to the St. Lawrence Center at 1607 North West Street on reports of
Ward Three Candidate, Jean Ludwig, Says Critical Thinking And Public/Private Partnerships Are Keys To Effective Carroll City Leadership
There is only one contested race on the November ballot for the Carroll City elections, and that is in Ward Three. Jean Ludwig, who was born and raised in Arcadia and attended Kuemper High School, is the
Forecast Brings Change Of Venue For Thursday’s Chamber Of Commerce 75th Anniversary Reception
The inclement weather forecast for this afternoon and evening has resulted in a change of venue for the Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Anniversary reception. It will now be held in the enclosed shelter house at Southside
Request For Removal Of Unwanted Guest Gets Des Moines Woman Arrested On Outstanding Warrants
A simple request for assistance in getting an unwanted visitor to leave their home led to the arrest of a Des Moines woman on outstanding warrants. The Jefferson Police Department reports that at approximately 2:58 p.m. on
Good Samaritan Caller Reports Roadside Altercation To Jefferson Police
A Good Samaritan caller notified the Jefferson Police Department at approximately 9:29 p.m. Tuesday of an altercation taking place near a vehicle on the northwest side of town, along Highway 30. The caller said they saw a
SMCH Receives Endowment From Lake View Resident
Photo (left to right): Attorneys representing the estate of Delmar Phillips, Kodi Brotherson and Bruce Becker; estate executor, Dennis Holdcroft; foundation board vice president, Faye Huster; SMCH development and marketing director Mary Ludwig; and CEO Cindy Carstens
Carroll Man Pleads Guilty To Third-Degree Sexual Abuse
A 39-year-old Carroll man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child 13 years old or younger. Michael James Goodwin made the plea in Carroll County