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Chevron to restart biodiesel plant in Ralston
An Iowa biodiesel plant operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. that shuttered in 2024 is set to restart according to a news release from the company Thursday. Operations at the Ralston facility will be supported by a feedstock agreement with Landus Cooperative, according to the release. The northern Iowa facility, which was closed in 2024 due […]
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Carroll, Harlan, Atlantic, Creston highlight Class 3A District 6 football awards
(KMAland) -- Carroll, Harlan, Atlantic and Creston combined to claim all six special awards and 37 first-team selections on the Class 3A District 6 All-District Football Team. Carroll led the way with three special awards, including Offensive MVP Adam Malik, Head Coach of the Year Craig Rowedder and Assistant Coach of the Year Steve Schable.
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45th Annual New Hope Soup Day Is Today At First United Methodist Church In Carroll
New Hope’s 45th annual Soup Day fundraiser is today (Thursday) and offers a dual opportunity to enjoy quality, homemade soups and to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities in the community. Doors open at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Carroll, 1621 N. Main St. Meals are $15 for adults and include a choice of chicken noodle, chili, or vegetable beef soup, plus a dessert. Dine-in guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat soup, while carryout meals come in 30-ounce containers. New this year, children 10 years old and younger can choose a hot dog or soup meal for $7. New Hope interim Executive Officer Lacie Tedrow says, “For 45 years, Soup Day has brought people together over a homemade meal while supporting the individuals who call New Hope home. The community’s generosity helps provide meaningful experiences, essential items, and assistance when unexpected needs arise.” Proceeds benefit New Hope’s Client Special Needs Fund, which provides rental assistance, basic essentials, Camp Courageous experiences, and other support to clients. New Hope staff and volunteers say the annual soup day makes an extraordinary difference in their day-to-day operations, and they look forward to seeing you there. Meals will be served until 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. For more information or to support New Hope in other ways, contact the New Hope Development Department at 712-792-5500 or email supportNH@newhopevillage.org.
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United Way Of Carroll Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off Friday At Piranha Club
The region’s potagers will gather at the Piranha Club in Carroll tomorrow (Friday) night to test their culinary skills in the United Way of Carroll’s 2026 Chili Cook-Off, and the public is invited to join as judges for the group’s annual fundraiser. United Way Executive Director Mallory Patterson says they’ll kick off the evening’s activities around 5 p.m. with a great slate of chilis to try for only $5 per person.
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New Option Sparks Renewed Debate Over Alta Library Location
A new possibility has emerged in Alta’s long-running library debate — but city leaders remain divided over where the community’s future library should go. The issue resurfaced during Monday night’s city council strategic planning session, a year after voters rejected a $1.25 million bond referendum for a new library. The November 2025 proposal would have funded a 4,200-square-foot building in the north end of the city park. It failed 315 to 208, falling short of the required 60% approval.