CCSD Is Looking For More Volunteers To Serve As Mentors Through The Tiger Mentoring Program

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) is looking for volunteers to participate in the Tiger Mentoring Program, to assist students build skills and achieve success. The district has partnered up with New Opportunities to provide a free
South Central Calhoun Hears Parents and Community Members Concerns Over Potential Four-Day School Week

The South Central Calhoun Community School District continues exploring the option of a potential four-day alternative school week by seeking community’s feedback through surveys and public forums. Superintendent Brad Anderson says he started exploring this option back
Coon Rapids City Council Reviewing Library Budget, Asking For Budget Cuts

The Coon Rapids City Council reviewed the city’s public library current budget, asking for a decrease to the overall proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The concern came from Mayor Jeff Anthofer, who viewed the $67,000 salary
Catherine “Cathy” Toms of Glidden

Catherine “Cathy” Marie Toms, age 60, of Glidden, IA, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on
Irene Brincks of Carroll

Irene Brincks, 97 of Carroll, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Holy Spirit Church – St. John
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Iowa AG Bird Leads 23-State Coalition In Second Challenge To California Pork Restrictions

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading a 23-state challenge to a California law that regulates pork production in other states. According to Bird, California passed Proposition 12 in 2018, which restricts the sale of pork and
Local Effort To Fight Fraud Grows Into Statewide Program

What began as a local effort to combat fraudsters and scammers is turning into a statewide initiative with the introduction of the Iowa Anti-Fraud Alliance. Three years ago, the Carroll County Fraud Coalition was formed, featuring local
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Black Hawk Men’s Club Postpones Arctic Open Due To Recent Warm Weather

Warm weather has led to the postponement of the Black Hawk Men’s Club 2025 Arctic Open. The unique event, which has teams of golfers taking to the ice for an unusual round of golf, was initially scheduled