Carroll County Solid Waste Household Hazardous Waste Event This Saturday
The Carroll County Solid Waste will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event this weekend to continue keeping the community and environment safe. Education Coordinator Abby Conrad says there are numerous of items that can be
Two CCSD Stakeholders Address Board Of Education During Thursday’s Meeting
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education heard from two district stakeholders regarding concerns over the of resignation of an administrative staff and declining enrollment due to students attending other schools. The first to speak
Septic Wastewater Has Been Identified As Source Of Dark, Murky Water By Jefferson
Picture submitted by DNR Atlantic Office The source behind the dark and murky water in a stormwater drainage ditch near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson has been identified as waste from a septic company’s truck. This
Carroll Chamber, CCGP Hosts Third Forum Of 2025 Legislative Session Saturday At Kuemper Catholic High School
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce and Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) will host their next legislative forum of the 2025 session tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The March 29 forum begins promptly at 10 a.m. at Kuemper Catholic High
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flood Safety
Today (Friday) marks the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, emphasizing flood safety. Carroll County Communications Center Director Jason Hoffman says floods are in a class of their own compared to other forms of
Carroll’s 4th Street Resurfacing To Begin Monday; Closure Expected To Last Two Weeks
The City of Carroll will launch extensive street repairs on 4th Street between Main Street and Clark Street starting Monday, March 31. The project involves full-depth panel patching, pavement removal, and replacement, requiring a complete street closure
Carroll City Council Approves Updates To Petty Cash Ordinance
At its meeting earlier this week, the Carroll City Council fast-tracked an ordinance amendment for internal petty cash policies. At Monday’s meeting, City Finance Director Laura Schaefer brought the proposed amendment to the council for consideration. She
CCSD Board Of Education Holds Public Hearing For Proposed Property Tax Levy And More During Thursday’s Meeting
The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education held the public hearing for the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026 property tax rate, renewed annual agreements and more during Thursday night’s meeting. The meeting opened with the
Department of Health and Human Services to cut 10,000 workers
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Thursday that 10,000 full-time employees will soon lose their jobs, coming on top of the nearly 10,000 who have already left the agency in the last few months
Pres. Trump withdraws nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador
On Thursday, President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump cited the slight margin that majority Republicans hold in the House of Representatives for his decision to