Carroll Public Library Invites Residents To Learn More About The Amish And Their Way Of Life
When most people think of the Amish, horse-drawn carriages, bonnets and an absence of modern technology come to mind, but according to two former teachers, there is a lot more to them than meets the eye. Next
Local Blood Donor Approaches 18-Gallon Donation Milestone This Weekend
A local woman is close to reaching 18 gallons of total blood donations after she finishes her appointment this weekend at the Carroll Broadcasting Dracula Drive. Sherry Bolton, of Glidden, made her first donation in 1972 while
Fort Dodge Man Who Fled From Law Enforcement In Stolen Car Sentenced To Prison Time
A Fort Dodge man who fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle this summer has been ordered to serve time in prison. According to court records, 36-year-old Andrew Lee Jensen entered a guilty plea to one
Carroll Woman Charged With Child Endangerment After Accident South Of Dedham Last Week
A Carroll woman was arrested in Audubon County last week following an accident. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports that 31-year-old Lisa Marie Hall was taken into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at approximately 2:20 a.m. at
Investigation Into Former Altoona Detective’s Involvement In Forgery And Drug Possession Case Continues
A former Altoona Police Detective has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony forgery, two counts of felonious misconduct and one misdemeanor count of possession of methamphetamine. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reports that
Carroll Authorities Respond To Car Fire At Pella Tuesday Evening
Carroll authorities responded to a vehicle fire Tuesday in the Pella parking lot, along U.S. Highway 30 on the east edge of town. At approximately 6 p.m., a report was received that a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville had
It’s Time To Register For West Central Iowa’s Premiere Basketball Tournament
February seems like it is a long way off, but registration for Carroll’s premiere basketball tournament, Hoop It Up, is open. Sponsored by the Carroll Chamber of Commerce, the tourney is a popular choice for teams from
Next Informational Town Hall Meeting On Proposed Carroll County Jail Will Be Oct. 29
Do you have questions about the proposed $8.95 million, 16,800 square-foot jail project that will be included on the Nov. 6 ballot? Have you been wanting to attend one of the meetings held throughout the county? The
Kuemper Instructor Honored At Iowa Technology Conference
A Kuemper Catholic School Systems sixth through 12th grade instructor was recognized Monday for her commitment to students and her introduction of innovation into the classroom. Technology and business teacher, Nancy Peterman, received the Iowa Technology and
Driver’s Foot Becomes Stuck And Car Rams Into Carroll Laundromat
A Lohrville man was uninjured after hitting a Carroll laundromat, but a patron inside sustained minor lacerations. The Carroll Police Department reports they were dispatched at approximately 2:28 p.m. Tuesday to Midwest Coin Laundry on U.S. Highway