Nine Area School Buildings Earn Commendable Or Better Rating On 2019 ESSA Report Card
Last week, the Iowa Department of Education released the 2019 school ratings with nine of our area school buildings earning a “commendable” or better score. Each public school receives a score out of 100 based on standards
Preschool Parents Invited To Tuesday’s Discover Kuemper Preschool Night
Parents of preschool-aged children are invited to learn more about the opportunities available for kids at Kuemper Catholic School’s preschool. Discover Kuemper Preschool Night is tomorrow (Tuesday), Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
Ron Morlok Named Carroll Chamber Of Commerce 2019 Humanitarian Of The Year
Carroll area businesses and residents have proven time and again their overwhelming generosity when giving back to the community, and one of the awards presented at last week’s Carroll Chamber of Commerce Banquet, the Humanitarian of the
Bonnie Thein of Carroll
Bonnie (Riesberg) Thein passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020, with family by her side. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. John Paul II Parish
Teen Escapes Injury In Rollover Accident Near Arcadia Friday
A teenage driver escaped injury in a rollover accident Friday just north of Arcadia. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reports they responded to the scene at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Concord Avenue, just south of 160th Street.
Friday Fire Likely Caused By Intoxicated Resident Dropping Cigarette
The Carroll Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 100 block of South Crawford Street at approximately 8:07 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, they learned an intoxicated individual who resided at the residence
Good Food, Fellowship And A Holy Cacophony Can Be Found Once A Month At St. John’s In Carroll
Pastor Cindy Johnson, with St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, says they have been hosting one of the most well-attended “secrets” in the community for about six years now. The meals are held in the dining hall at
Jefferson Resident Falls Victim To Publisher’s Clearing House Phone Scam
The Jefferson Police Department reports an elderly resident has fallen victim to the Publisher’s Clearing House phone scam. The female was told she had won a $2 million prize and was instructed to purchase several gift cards
Authorities Seek Public’s Help In Identifying Suspect In Capitol Building Vandalism
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect they believe to be responsible for damage done to the Iowa State Capitol Building early Sunday, Feb. 2. The Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation
Male Juvenile Killed In Mapleton Shooting Friday Night
A juvenile male was killed in a shooting reported Friday night in Mapleton. The Iowa Department of Public Safety has issued a statement on the incident that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. Emergency personnel responded to the