Instructional Coach, Ryan Simmelink, Hired As New Fairview Elementary Principal

Picture of Simmelink courtesy of CCSD website Ryan Simmelink has been approved by the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education to serve as the next Fairview Elementary Principal beginning next school year. During the October
Guthrie Center Fire Department Receives Grant To Upgrade Communication Devices

Picture credit goes to Guthrie Center Fire Department The Guthrie Center Fire Fighters Association was one of the 2024 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant recipients to purchase new handheld radios. The betterment grant provided more than $2.2
Carroll Woman Sentenced To Probation After Eluding Law Enforcement And Damaging Patrol Vehicle While Intoxicated

A Carroll woman has entered a plea agreement with prosecutors and was sentenced to probation after eluding law enforcement and damaging the patrol vehicle. According to Carroll County District Court records, 18-year-old Kylie Jo Felix attempted to
Ella Kerwood of Carroll

Ella Jean Kerwood, age 77, of Carroll, IA, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Regency Park in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St.
DNR Hosts Public Meeting On Hunting, Trapping Seasons In Lake View Thursday

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a series of public meetings to review the recently concluded hunting and trapping seasons and discuss potential changes to related rules and regulations. The town hall-style meetings will
Hwy 30 Coalition Seeks Grassroots Support In Effort To Four-Lane Hwy 30 Statewide

For nearly three decades, the Highway 30 Coalition has been working to four-lane one of Iowa’s busiest roadways for the entire 331-mile stretch across the state. While there has been slow and steady progress over the last
Iowa Ranks 10th Highest In U.S. for Real-Estate Property Taxes

Iowa has the 10th highest real-estate property taxes in the nation, according to a new WalletHub study analyzing tax burdens across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The study ranked Iowa 42nd for real estate
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand Calls For Accountability In State’s Educational Savings Account Program

State Auditor Rob Sand is calling for greater transparency and accountability in Iowa’s $100 million education savings account (ESA) program, citing significant financial oversight concerns. Sand released the fiscal year 2024 Statements of Auditing Standards (SAS) 122
Cubs-Dodgers among best Spring Breakout matchups

MLB to test automated ball-strike challenge system during spring games
