Three Area Schools Participated In State Speech Contest, With Three IKM-Manning Groups Nominated For All-State Festival

Three area schools sent group entries to the large-group state speech contest last weekend, with IKM-Manning advancing three events to the All-State Festival. Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District (CSD) had eight students submit a television news segment,
Sac City Chamber Held Annual Meeting Last Weekend, Recognizing Individuals And Business Going Above And Beyond

The Sac City Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards banquet over the weekend, honoring the investors and board members and celebrating the organization’s positive impact on Sac City. Chamber Executive Director Crystal Hanrahan says
Lake View City Council Approves Of Next Steps In Hiring Process For New City Administrator

The Lake View City Council held a special meeting on Monday to discuss the next steps for hiring a new city administrator after the resignation of Theresa Pudenz. Pudenz worked for Lake View since 2023 and has
Crooks Included on Naismith Trophy Midseason Team

Iowa State Sending Five To NFL Draft Combine

Iowa Beef Industry Council Launches Search For 2025 Iowa’s Best Burger

The search for Iowa’s Best Burger is back as the 16th annual competition launches, giving restaurants and burger lovers the chance to celebrate the state’s best beef creations. The contest is hosted by the Iowa Beef Industry
Sioux City Diocese Introduces Its Next Bishop, Fr. John Keehner Of Ohio

The Diocese of Sioux City introduced its next bishop, Bishop-elect John Edward Keehner of Ohio, during a press conference this (Wednesday) morning. The diocese announced on Feb. 12 that Pope Francis had selected Fr. Keehner nearly three
Gov. Reynolds Proposes $16 Million In State Funding To Expand Childcare Access

Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to the Iowa Legislature she hopes will alleviate Iowans’ childcare challenges by expanding preschool and childcare partnerships. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for four-year-old preschool access, with double the
Carroll Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Annual Banquet Thursday At Carrollton Center

The Carroll Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its biggest night of the year, the annual Chamber Banquet. Tomorrow’s (Thursday) festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Center with a social hour with the dinner
Sioux City Diocese Announces Bishop Nickless’ Retirement; Fr. Keehner Of Ohio Chosen As Bishop-Elect

The Diocese of Sioux City has announced Pope Francis has accepted a retirement request from Bishop R. Walker Nickless and selected Fr. John Keehner of the Diocese of Youngstown to serve as the eighth bishop of the