Field Fire And High Winds Lead To Evacuation Of Ricketts Residents Thursday Afternoon
A large field fire this (Wednesday) afternoon in western Iowa led to the evacuation of residents of Ricketts in northwestern Crawford County. The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency announced shortly after 1 p.m. that the town of
City Of Carroll Hosts Open House For Pogge-Weaver’s Final Day As City Manager
The City of Carroll invites residents to join them tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon in wishing Mike Pogge-Weaver farewell on his last official day as city manager. City staff, council members, community leaders, and residents will gather at City
DNR Reports Busy Opening Weekend For 2022-23 Pheasant Season
Opening weekend for the 2022 pheasant season was one of the busiest in recent memory, according to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff. DNR Upland Wildlife Biologist Todd Bogenschutz says, “Our bird numbers are similar to
Carroll Woman Arrested For Wielding Machete During August Fight Pleads Guilty
A Carroll woman arrested at the end of August for allegedly displaying a machete during a fight has been sentenced in Carroll County District Court. According to court records, 44-year-old Amy Jo Hunter pled guilty to one
Carroll County Ambulance Service Selected For Three IEMSA Awards
The Carroll County Ambulance Service has been selected for three awards to be presented at the 2022 Iowa Emergency Medical Service Association (IEMSA) annual convention later this month. Wendy Baker, who recently retired from Carroll County EMS
Region XII COG Receives $15 Million Grant From USDA For New Program Aimed At Increasing Competition In Iowa Meatpacking Industry
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today (Wednesday) the first round of a new grant program aimed at increasing competition in the nation’s meat and poultry processing industry. According to Vilsack, the Biden Administration is investing
Mercedes Vakulskas, formerly of Sioux City & Carroll
Mercedes Ann Vakulskas, 91, formerly of Sioux City and Carroll passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. A private family funeral service will be held Monday, November 7, 2022 at
Robert Frahm of Johnston, formerly of Manning
Graveside Services for 74-year-old, Robert Frahm of Johnston, formerly of Manning will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday at the Manning Cemetery in Manning. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of arrangements. Robert
Charles “Chuck” Best of Glidden
Charles “Chuck” Best, age 94, of Glidden, IA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Peace