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Iowa DOT Schedules Highway 25 Road Project in Scranton for Next Year

A road project is coming up next year in Greene County. According to Iowa Department of Transportation District 1 Design Engineer Devendra Tamrakar, a pavement rehabilitation project is planned for next construction season on Iowa Highway 25 from Iowa Highway 141 to US Highway 30 in Scranton. He says along...

Scranton, IA · 1d

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Altoona Woman Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Illegal Drugs in Jefferson

An Altoona woman was recently arrested for allegedly possessing illegal drugs in Jefferson. According to court documents, a Jefferson Police Officer was executing a search warrant on July 1st for an unrelated crime when he noticed several alleged drug-related items inside the home. Court documents show that those items were seized and sent to the Criminalistic Laboratory for further testing, which resulted in a mixture of methamphetamines and buprenorphine.

Altoona, IA · 2d
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McDonald’s in Jefferson Continues to Progress, Hiring Staff Later this Month

With the progress of the new McDonald’s in Jefferson, the next phase is about to get underway. Director of Operations Heidi Moore says they are holding open interviews later this month and early December at the Jefferson Public Library. When the business first announced the new location in Jefferson, Moore indicated that there would be up to 45 staff and ten additional supervisor roles needed.

Jefferson, IA · 1d
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Audubon County Sheriff’s Report for October 4-October 25

(Audubon Co.) The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office has released their arrest report for October 4th through the 25th. Troy Romick, age 35, of Elk Horn, was arrested on October 4th, on two counts of Assault Causing Bodily Injury and Public Intoxication. He appeared before the magistrate and was held until he posted bond the following day.

Audubon County, IA · 2d

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Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will hear an update from the Jefferson City Administrator and then they will consider for approval a consent for representation by a local law firm and a waiver of conflict of interest. The Board will also consider approving three resolutions for transfer of funds.

Greene County, IA · 21h

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New Opportunities Putting Together Holiday Meal Baskets

New Opportunities of Guthrie County is working on an annual event to provide for local families. Outreach Supervisor Heidi Billmeier says that applications are open for their Holiday Meal Basket program as Thanksgiving approaches. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio that they do need some assistance though. “We are looking for...

Guthrie County, IA · 21h

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Carroll City Council To Welcome New Police Officer, Consider SCADA System At Monday’s Meeting

The Carroll City Council meets Monday for its next regularly scheduled meeting, with water control systems and a police employment contract on its agenda. The council convenes at 5:15 p.m. at Carroll City Hall. On Nov. 4, the council met for the first of several planning sessions as it begins its Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 budget preparations. City Manager Aaron Kooiker says last Wednesday’s meeting was a good start to the months-long process.

Carroll, IA · 1d

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Join The Carroll Fire Department Saturday Night For Firehouse Formal

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Carroll Fire Department’s 104th annual community fundraiser. The event, taking on the new moniker of Firehouse Formal this year, begins at 7 p.m. at the Carrollton Centre. Fire Chief Dan Hannasch says the community support, as always, has been outstanding, and a few tickets remain for those interested in joining them for an entertaining evening.

Carroll, IA · 2d

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No ‘blue wave’ in Guthrie County

Despite the nationwide and statewide successful campaigns of many Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 midterm election, voters in Guthrie County strongly favored Republicans. Unofficial Guthrie County results are shown below:. Federal and State Contests. US Senate. Ashley Hinson 3,083. Josh Turek 1,853. Thomas Laehn 259. US Representative District 3.

Guthrie County, IA · 2d

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Carroll School Board Weighs Next Steps Following $51M Bond Issue Defeat

This week, the Carroll Community School District’s (CCSD) $51 million bond issue for its $63.7 million district facility plan fell short of the required 60 percent majority to pass. At their work session last night (Thursday), the CCSD Board of Education reviewed the bond’s failure and next steps. A frequently asked question about the district facility plan to close Adams Elementary was what would become of that building. Board member Jill Johnston says this is a question she has heard, and says that is a decision for future school board members.

Carroll, IA · 2d

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Former KMAlanders Hengtgen, Billings, Beisswenger land All-GPAC in women's cross country

(KMAland) -- Three former KMAlanders picked up All-Great Plains Athletic Conference honors on Saturday at the conference meet. Hailey Hengtgen, Kristen Billings and Estefana Beisswenger all finished in the top 15 of the GPAC women’s conference race. Hengtgen — a freshman at Doane — placed seventh with a time...

Auburn, IA · 18h

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78-Year-Old Ames Driver Hits Wrong Pedals, Crashes Into Boone Building

A 78-year-old Ames woman was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after police say she hit the wrong pedals while backing out of a parking spot in downtown Boone, sending her car across Story Street and into a building. The crash happened at about 4:15 p.m. in the 700 block of Story Street, according to police.

Boone, IA · 2d

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Mya Weber to swim at State in 2 relays for Carroll High after Johnston SQM

Greene County eighth grader Mya Weber, daughter of Scott and Dani Weber of Jefferson, swims for Carroll High through an athletic sharing agreement. She can add State Meet Qualifier to her accolades at such a young age because two relays Weber swam on at the Johnston State Qualifying Meet yesterday made it to State. They are the 200 freestyle relay that was third at Johnston and the fourth place 400 freestyle relay. In addition, Weber placed ninth individually in both the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle races and was clocked in personal best times in both. She was timed in 26.66 seconds in the short race and :58.36 in the longer one.

Johnston, IA · 20h

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KMAland Swimming (11/7): Lewis Central, Carroll, SC Metro qualify 22 events for state

(KMAland) -- Lewis Central, Carroll and Sioux City Metro combined to qualify 22 events for the state meet in swimming action on Saturday. Check out the area qualifiers below and full list linked here. Carroll. Brylie Behrens, 100 yard butterfly. Grace Schoonover, 100 yard backstroke. 200 yard medley relay (Josie...

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