CR-B Outperforms State Averages In 2024 School Report Card, But Still Receives Targeted Status Due To IEP Scores
The Coon Rapids-Bayard (CR-B) Community School District outperformed the state average in nearly every tracked metric in 2024, but the CR-B Middle/High School was designated as a targeted school due to the performance of students on IEPs,
Two Local Legislators Selected For Committee Leadership Roles In 2025 Iowa Legislative Session
Two of the area’s representatives in the Iowa Legislature will serve as committee leaders during the upcoming session that begins in January. On Thursday, House Speaker Pat Grassley announced committee leadership positions for the 91st Iowa General
AG Bird Warns Iowans Of Increase In Social Media Account Takeovers, Lockouts
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans of a surge in social media account takeovers, with nearly 400 incidents reported to her office in 2024. These takeovers, often involving stolen login credentials and passwords, enable scammers
Carroll County EMS Association Opens 2024 Festival Of Lights Nov. 29
The Carroll County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association opens its annual Festival of Lights at Swan Lake State Park one week from today (Friday). For nearly 25 years, first responders from around the county have decorated Swan
76ers’ Jared McCain’s NBA 2K rating took a huge jump after recent run
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Randy David Schaffer of Lake View
Randy David Schaffer, age 71, of Lake View, IA, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1953, in Lake City, Iowa, to Roy and Joan (Hendricks) Schaffer. A memorial Visitation to celebrate
Secret Santa Giveaway: Week 1
We’re spreading the holiday cheer, by making YOU Santa! Nominate someone in your life who deserves a little extra joy this season, and each week we will choose one winner to get a fabulous Secret Santa gift,
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel PM Netanyahu, former defense minister Gallant and Hamas leader
The International Criminal Court (‘ICC’) issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, over alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes. The