The Jefferson Community Is Named Iowa Tourism’s “Outstanding Community” For 2024

Photo Courtesy of : Jefferson Matters The City of Jefferson was awarded with the 2024 Iowa Tourism Award for “Outstanding Community” yesterday (Wednesday) during the Iowa Tourism Awards Banquet. This award is given out to honor a
Iowa Fuel Report: March 20, 2024

Fuel prices are on the climb up according to the latest report from the Department of Agriculture and AAA-Iowa. The report released on Wednesday indicates the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.31,
Iowa Unemployment Rates Decreasing Just Slightly In February From January’s 3.0% Rate

Iowa Unemployment rates saw a slight decrease in February’s report, sitting at 2.9%. This is a decrease of .1 points from January 2024, but is the same rate reported a year ago. Iowa reported a job growth
The Carroll Police Is Asking Public’s Help In Finding A Missing 86-Year-Old

The Carroll Police Department is asking the public’s assistance for an individual who has been reported missing. Last seen leaving her home on Sunday afternoon, 86-year-old Mary Schroer has not returned or been in contact with her
Lake City Pool Is In Need Of Lifeguards For The 2024 Summer Season, Or Pool Will Not Be Open

The Lake City Aquatic Center is looking for at least eleven lifeguards to work for this summer, otherwise the pool will not be able to open for the season. City Administrator Jacob Matthews says he has been
Local Unemployment Data For Jan. 2024 Saw An Increase From Prior Month And A Mix From A Year Ago

Unemployment in the seven-county region is seeing an increase in numbers in the Jan. 24 report from the month prior, and a mixed between going up and down from a year ago. The Jan. 2024 unemployment rate
Lipsey One of Four Finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year

Shota’s fastball is strong, but Cubs helping make it ‘elite’

Appeals court hears oral arguments over Texas immigration law SB4

On Wednesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding the controversial Texas immigration law, Senate Bill 4 (“SB4”), that allows state officials to prosecute and imprison migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. The hearing
Fulton County judge allows Donald Trump to appeal Fani Willis disqualification ruling

A Fulton County judge s allowing former President Donald Trump to appeal a ruling that has kept Fulton County DA Fani Willis on the election interference case. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee granted the joint request on