Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Assoication Awarded $300,000 USDA Grant To Help Fund New Ambulance Station

The Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association (WCCTA) was awarded $300,000 by the U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development grant program to assisting with funding for a new ambulance service station in southwest Webster County. The Southwest Webster
Panora Man Facing Jury Trial For Habitual Offender Charges After Allegedly Eluding From Law Enforcement

A Panora man will be facing a jury trial as a habitual offender for allegedly eluding from law enforcement in Audubon County while under the influence of methamphetamine. According to Audubon County District Court records, 60-year-old Jeffery
Everyone Is Welcome To A Spaghetti Dinner And Silent Auction Fundraiser For Conner Cook

Picture credit to Kimberly Balk-Wiederin A spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraising event is scheduled for this Saturday to raise money for a 20-month-old boy awaiting a heart transplant. Back in November 2024, Conner Cook, son of
Bonnie Neumayer of Carroll

Bonnie Louise Neumayer, age 84, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha surrounded by her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on
Arlo Winterboer of Audubon

Arlo D. Winterboer, 80, of Audubon, Iowa, passed away peacefully to his heavenly, eternal home on January 21, 2025, at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Arlo was born on December 17, 1944, to Lorene and Edward
DNR Records Slight Declines In 2024 Hunting, Fishing License Sales

Iowa’s 2024 hunting and fishing license sales revealed slight declines in several categories compared to 2023, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Residents purchased 32,021 fishing, hunting, and habitat combination licenses in 2024, down
Residents Avoid Injury In Tuesday Night House Fire In Carroll

Carroll Fire Chief Dan Hannasch says a Tuesday night house fire serves as a reminder of the importance of smoke detectors. Crews were dispatched at approximately 9:34 p.m. to a reported fire in the 700 block of
Kuemper Sophomore, Emmett Juergens, Earns Trip To D.C. In VFW’s “Voice Of Democracy” Essay Contest

A Kuemper Catholic sophomore, Emmett Juergens, will head to Washington, D.C., in March after winning first place in the Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) “Voice of Democracy” essay contest. This year’s theme was “Is America Today
Harlan Man Accused Of Forging Carroll City Official’s Signature For Attempted Home Purchase

A Harlan man faces a felony charge for allegedly forging a Carroll city official’s signature as part of a fraudulent attempt to purchase a home. According to Shelby County District Court records, 41-year-old Patrick James Gaul was
Iowa State Volleyball Adds Three Transfers
