Exira-EHK Approves And South Central Calhoun Opposes Transitioning To Four-Day Instructional Week
Two school districts in the listening area have made formal decisions regarding transitioning to a four-day instructional week, with Exira-EHK approving and South Central Calhoun opposing the change. Both districts conducted extensive research, gathering community input through
Greene County Attorney Files Petition With IUC Regarding Permit Application For Summit Carbon Solution’s CO2 Pipeline
The Greene County Board of Supervisors approved Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn to file a petition with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to intervene on behalf of the county regarding the proposed hazardous liquid pipeline permit. Summit
Calhoun County Opioid Settlement Committee Sponsoring Free Narcan Trainings
The Calhoun County Opioid Settlement Committee will be hosting three free Narcan training sessions to train individuals to administer the treatment in case of an opioid overdose. The nasal spray works as an opioid antagonist, reversing or
Former Ames Nurse Practitioner Sentenced To Life In Prison On Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
An Ames man was sentenced Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa to life in prison on fifteen counts of sex trafficking juveniles. According to U.S. Attorney Richard Westphal, 45-year-old Carl Dale
Iowa AG’s Office Warns Scammers Are Impersonating Staff, AG Bird In Latest Trend
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans about a recent increase in scammers impersonating her office in an effort to steal personal and financial information. Officials say fraudsters are posing as Attorney General Bird and her
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado Safety
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Iowa, and today’s (Tuesday) emphasis is on tornado safety. Of all the topics to be highlighted this week, Carroll County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Coordinator Jeff Cullen says twisters are a
Carroll City Council Hosts Public Hearing On FY26 Property Tax Levy; Moves Forward With $12.16 Proposal
The Carroll City Council hosted its public hearing on the city’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 property tax levy. Mayor Jerry Fleshner opened a special meeting at 5 p.m. last (Monday) night, with the only item of
LaVerna Schoneboom of Auburn
LaVerna Schoneboom, age 95 of Auburn, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, IA. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at
Fire Destroys Denison Mobile Home Early Tuesday Morning
Pictured: A photo of the mobile home burning posted by the Denison Volunteer FirefighterAssn Denison Facebook Page. A Denison mobile home was destroyed following a structure fire early this (Tuesday) morning. The Denison, Vail, Manilla, and
Coon Rapids Man Airlifted Friday After Rolling Tractor In Guthrie County
A Coon Rapids man was airlifted with serious injuries Friday afternoon after rolling his tractor into a ditch in Guthrie County. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 4:26 p.m. south of