Carroll County Absentee Ballot Requests Soar As Supervisors Continue Preparations For Courthouse’s Eventual Reopening
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors met this (Wednesday) afternoon as they continue to adjust the county’s operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They began the meeting with an update from Emergency Management Coordinator, Sara Anderson, who says
Three Marines, Including A Coon Rapids Native, Detain Potentially Dangerous Passenger On International Flight
Pictured (L-R): Capt. Daniel Kult, Sgt. John Dietrick and Pfc. Alexander Meinhardt Three U.S. Marines, including a Coon Rapids native, prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating on an international flight early Monday morning. Capt. Daniel
Iowa’s COVID-19 Case Count Up 293 To 10,404; 12 Additional Deaths Reported Wednesday
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports 293 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state as of Wednesday morning. With these new positive tests, Iowa’s total now stands at 10,404. Twelve additional coronavirus-related deaths
Democratic U.S. Senate Debate Will Air Live Without An Audience
Although there will be four Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate taking part in a televised debate, there will be no audience in attendance. Iowa PBS has scheduled an Iowa Press debate on Monday, May 18 in
SARH Is Phasing In Elective Procedures, But There Are Changes In The New Normal For Now
As Iowa Gov., Kim Reynolds, announced a lifting of some restrictions, hospitals around the region have begun the process of phasing in elective procedures. Chief of Staff at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Dr. Nicole Cummings, says they
Get Active This Spring With Live Healthy Iowa Kids Challenge
As the weather turns warmer in the coming days, many of us are getting the itch to get outside and get involved with our favorite activities. This, however, may require some adaptations as we work to adhere
Duane Hunter of Kansas, formerly of Ralston and Glidden
Duane Anthony Hunter, age 95, of Overland Park, KS, and formerly of Ralston, NE, and Glidden, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at Sunrise of Overland Park. A private family funeral service will be held
Carroll County Public Health Announces Change To COVID-19 Case Reporting
As of Tuesday afternoon, Carroll County has five COVID-19 positive cases. Director of Carroll County Public Health, Nikki Schwering, says that as we see the numbers rise in Iowa, more testing is being conducted and more laboratories
Gov. Kim Reynolds Will Not Hold Daily Press Conference Wednesday
Many area residents tune in daily at 11 a.m. for Gov. Kim Reynolds’ COVID-19 updates on the status of cases across the state as well as the ongoing mitigation efforts. That press conference, however, will not be