Glidden-Ralston CSD Holding Special Election For Approval Of PPEL Levy For Building Improvements
The Glidden-Ralston Community School District is pursuing a voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) to assist in funding renovations and repairs to the building. This is the first time the district is looking to seek approval
Greene County Board Of Supervisors Open First Round Of Bids For New Jail Facility
The Greene County Board of Supervisors opened the first round of bids for a new proposed jail facility, becoming one step closer to the official construction portion of the project. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office currently houses
Cheryl Wernimont of Carroll
Cheryl Wernimont, 78 of Carroll, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at her home in Carroll surrounded by her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Holy Spirit
Randal Hess of Carroll
Randal Orland Hess, MD, 59, was called back to his heavenly father on January 22, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. Randal was the son of Martha Huntzinger Hess and Terry Orland Hess of Tremont,
CCSD Requests Parents Complete Interest Survey For 2025-26 Little Tiger Preschool Program
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) is seeking input from parents of young children to gauge interest in the Little Tiger Preschool program for the 2025-26 school year. To be eligible, children must have turned at least
Shelby County Man Gets 20+ Years In Prison For Meth Distribution
A Shelby County man has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to court records from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 41-year-old Sean Patrick
Rep. Williams’ Legislative Update: Week 2
District 11 Representative Craig Williams (R-Manning) is now two weeks into the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, and bills are beginning to take shape from their respective committees. Williams highlighted his attendance at a legislative forum in Harlan,
Iowa Unemployment Rate Rose To 3.2 Percent In December
Iowa’s unemployment rate climbed slightly higher in December to 3.2 percent, according to data released this (Friday) morning by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). The number of unemployed Iowans increased to 53,900 in December, up 900 from November.
Charter Oak Couple Facing More Severe Felony Charges After Infant Child Dies From Injuries
A couple from Charter Oak are now facing new charges after their three-week old child died from serious injuries. According to Crawford County District Court records, 23-year-old Chad Eugene Gibbs Jr. allegedly injured his then two-week-old infant
Firefighters gain ground on The Hughes Fire, evacuation warnings for 50,000 still in place
Wildfires in Southern California continue to affect the region, with the latest blaze, The Hughes Fire in Castaic (north of Santa Clarita) breaking out on Wednesday. The Hughes Fire put more than 50,000 people under evacuation orders