Public Hearing For Proposed Property Tax Rate, Renewal Of Annual Contracts And More During Two Meetings Scheduled For CCSD Board Of Education On Thursday

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education meets on Thursday with two separate meetings. The first meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Adams Elementary, with only one item on the agenda: the public hearing for
Glidden-Ralston CSD Holding Town Hall Meeting This Thursday

The Glidden-Ralston (G-R) Community School District (CSD) will host a town hall meeting this Thursday. The community is invited to hear about upcoming plans and initiatives, share any thoughts or concerns, and get any questions answered. The
Carroll Man Sentenced To Probation For Carrying Firearm On School Grounds In October 2024

A Carroll man has been released from custody and placed on formal probation after pleading guilty to carrying a firearm on school grounds. According to Carroll County District Court records, 26-year-old Darius Tra’von Chandler was arrested in
Rep. Williams’ Legislative Update: Week 10

The Iowa House of Representatives passed a series of bills last week aimed at reforming the state’s higher education system, including measures to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and ensure tuition transparency. Rep. Craig Williams
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Preparedness

Today’s (Wednesday) focus for Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa is on general preparedness. Carroll County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Coordinator Jeff Cullen says being prepared means different things for each person or household, but some items
Carroll, Jefferson To Receive Tree City USA Awards

Two communities from the area, Carroll and Jefferson, are to be recognized for their dedication to maintaining and expanding urban forestry. Each year, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Arbor Day Foundation recognize cities,
Pomeroy Boil Order Ended Wednesday

The boil advisory issued for the City of Pomeroy has been canceled as of this (Wednesday) morning. According to city officials, customers can resume using city water as usual. The order was issued Monday morning after crews
REMINDER: Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled For 10 AM Wednesday

A statewide tornado drill is planned for 10 a.m. this (Wednesday) morning. Most cities and counties plan to participate in the drill, so it is likely most Iowans will hear weather sirens begin to sound. This morning’s
Jean Ann Hoesing of Perry
Jean Ann (Julich) Hoesing, beloved mother to son Ben, of Perry, Iowa, passed away in her home on March 16th, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at
White House denies classified information was shared in group Signal chat

Two of the Trump administration’s top intelligence officials have denied that classified information was shared in an encrypted group chat, which were being discussed when editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic had been mistakenly added to the