Kuemper to hold Town Hall Meeting

Kuemper has had several sub-committees meeting for several months that have been putting together ideas for the school. Those goals will be discussed during a town hall meeting in the cafeteria next Tuesday night. Kuemper President Vern Henkenius discusses the potential topics.

Lake City reviewing couple ordinances

Lake City will continue to gather more information on two ordinances before making a final decision on whether they will move forward or not. The city council this week passed the first reading on revisions to their opening burning ordinance. The council is looking at permits for opening burning and whether it’s feasible to have residents get a permit for each open burn.

Maple River well projects bid approved

Breshnahan Well and Drilling of Battle Creek will begin drilling a well at the Maple River treatment facility. Their bid of $6,350 was approved Monday by the board of supervisors. The county received 4 bids including bids from Mid-American Drilling of Oakland, Iowa and Middendorff Well of Sioux Rapids. Their bids were lower than Breshnahan but didn’t include the cost

Carroll Secondary roads get new vehicles

The Carroll County Secondary Roads Department will be adding two new vehicles this year after the board of supervisors approved the bids. Supervisor Marty Danzer says what areas they were added for.

Carroll FFA kids compete in subdistricts

Carroll Area FFA students competed in the Northeast Subdistrict for Southwest Iowa last Wednesday at Carroll High School with 10 members advancing onto districts. Katelyn Hoffman finished 1st in FFA Creed Speaking, advancing to districts. Jamie Pudenz finished 1st in prepared public speaking advancing to districts. Trevor Fouts also finished 1st in arc welding at will advance

Carroll County Supervisor Report-Marty Danzer 2/21/12

Windstar honored

Windstar Lines of Carroll was honored by the United Motorcoach Association with a Vision Award during the 2012 UMA Expo February 10th in Long Beach, California. Windstar was nominated for the award by the Pete Bachrach from ABC Companies. Two vision awards are given each year and presented to a large operator (operating over 15 motorcoaches) and one to a small operator. For

Lake City approves changes for contract and rates for meter reading

The city council in Lake City Monday night approved a new contract with Leon Hendricks that changes how Hendricks will be paid for checking meters. Lake City paid Hendricks a monthly rate of $275 which breaks down to about 33 cents per meter. Monday night he requested changing from the monthly rate to being paid by the meter read which is how he is paid in Carroll. Hendricks

Hit and Run in Carroll County under investigation

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred Friday, February 17th around 5:15 in the evening on Apple Avenue about a ½ mile south of 270th Street. 27-year-old Aaron Monroe of Leon, Iowa was heading south in a 2006 Kenworth semi when his vehicle was hit by a Chevy pickup that was heading north on apple avenue pulling a John Deere

Carroll City Manager Gerald Clausen comments on possible cuts in property taxes

The Iowa Legislature continues to debate reducing commercial property taxes and how quickly they will be lowered. Carroll City Manager Gerald Clausen says it may have a wider impact on Carroll than what has been discussed.

Deck fire in Carroll Sunday afternoon

The Carroll Fire Department responded a fire on a wooden deck at 704 Mockingbird Drive Sunday afternoon around 2:20. The deck located on the back of the home, owned by Deb Young, may have started on fire after some trash ignited. Carroll Fire Chief Greg Schreck visited the location again Monday morning and says it appears a cigarette may be the cause. The fire spread from the

Jefferson man arrested on Burglary charges Sunday

42-year-old Randal Berelos of Jefferson was arrested Sunday morning at N Avenue and 160th Street by deputies with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Greene County Sheriff Tom Heater. He was arrested after he allegedly burglarized a residence in the 1300 block of 160th Street. The sheriff’s office has been working on the investigation since late December when the

Exira Community School loses Allowable Growth

Exira Community School was denied over $131,000 of modified allowable growth for the school year 2011-2012. The denial was announced last month during by the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC), which is a division of the Iowa Department of Education. The SBRC denied the modified allowable growth as part of its corrective plan and has recommended to the department of education

St Anthony to host Heart Healthy program

Darlene Rueter, RN, Clinical Supervisor of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab along with Sasha Bloyer, RD, LD, and Abby Pollard, RD, LD will be covering heart healthy topics during an education program on ten simple steps to a healthier heart at St Anthony Regional Hospital. The education program will take place Monday, Febraury 27th from noon to 1:00 in the St Anthony Conference Room which is located

Carroll to demolish Home

Grossman and Sons will remove the house, foundation and a tree from the property at 427 East 3rd Street in Carroll. The city purchased the property a few years ago and Randy Krauel, Public Works Director says they received a few bids for the project.

Carroll to move forward with Blue Zone ideas

The City of Carroll will have to wait until the next go round to be selected as one of the state’s “Blue Zones” communities. Mayor Adam Schweers discussed the issue Monday night. He says all 11 of the communities had higher populations than Carroll which may have played a factor. Schweers says Carroll can still become a “Blue Zone” community next

Enrollment down at Carroll DMACC Campus

Enrollment this spring semester at DMACC’s Carroll Campus is down slightly according to Provost Steve Schulz. The Carroll campus is not the only one seeing a downtick among the DMACC campuses. Ankeny is the only campus that is up this year. Schulz believes that unemployment benefits have begun to run out which has led to more people going back to work. The Carroll

Carroll approves increase in payments for Water Meter readings

The Carroll City Council approved an increase in the rates the city pays Leon Hendricks to read meters. Hendricks requested a 4.5% increase in fees he charges for his monthly readings. His current rate is 33.5 cents per meter with the increase to 35 cents. City Manager Gerald Clausen informed the council that after the increase Hendricks would still be in the lower half of bids

Soyer from Glidden injured in one vehicle crash Monday night

70-year-old Hilarius Soyer of Glidden was taken to St Anthony Regional Hospital with serious injuries following a one vehicle accident Monday night. The accident occurred about .1 mile south of 170th Street on Timber Avenue. Soyer was heading south on Timber when he lost control due to 100% ice and snow covered roads. His 2006 Chevy K1500 entered the west ditch where it struck

Ice covered roads causes Monday night accident

17-year-old Payton White of Carroll was transported to St Anthony Regional Hospital after the 2006 Mercury Milan he was driving struck a bridge railing. White was heading west on 150th Street about .2 of a mile east of Mahogany Avenue around 10:20 when the vehicle left the roadway onto the north shoulder and struck the railing, it entered the north ditch before coming to a rest prior to

Congressman Steve KIng says Church needs to continue to fight President Obama

President Barak Obama compromised on Friday on a bill that would have religious schools and hospitals provide insurance free birth control to their employees. The issue raised the ire of the Catholic Church and many other religious organizations along with dividing democrats who were concerned about election year fallout. Republican presidential candidates used the initial plan to

House fire Sunday in Ralston

The Glidden and Ralston Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 202 1st Street in Glidden Sunday afternoon around 2:55. Ralston Fire Chief Justin Sawyer says the fire apparently began in the kitchen and then spread to other areas of the house. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated and Sawyer says they were able to save some items in the house. No one was home at

Churdan man arrested after hiding wrecked pickup

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office investigated a property damage crash in Churdan Saturday night around 7:58. According to reports 41-year-old Terry Dillard of Churdan was turning westbound onto Wilkins Street off of Main Street in a 1999 Ford Ranger pickup. He started to hit the gas and lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. Dillard then moved the vehicle from

Local officials raid several homes in Scranton

The Greene County, Audubon County and Carroll County Sheriff’s Offices along with the Central Iowa Drug Task Force, Iowa State Patrol and Division of Narcotics Enforcement executed a series of search warrants in and near Scranton on Thursday. Around 7:48 Thursday morning, officers executed a narcotics search warrant at 405 Madison Street in Scranton. The warrant was obtained by

New playground for Ar-We-Va elementary students

The Ar-We-Va Community School District will be adding a new playground to the west of the new elementary addition in Westside. The Ar-We-Va Education Foundation is planning to have two separate play areas, one for preschool aged children and one for the older students. State regulations now require a separate play area for preschool age children. Sarah Smith, a member of the

Youth to benefit from donation to Paton Public Library

Kids in the summer reading program at the Paton Public Library will benefit from the $2,500 donated by Lora Smalley of Paton through the Growing All Communities program with Monsanto. Smalley donated the money to the library and Library Director Joleen Allen says the summer reading program has been very successful, so part of the money will support the program. She says the youth

Interview with Juvenile Officer about issues facing Carroll and Sac Counties you

Interview with Andy Menken

Local view on legislature bill on guns in City-County owned buildings

As the Iowa legislature begins looking at a bill that would not allow cities and counties to ban firearms in government-owned buildings, city and county officials are keeping a close eye on the debate. Carroll Police Chief Jeff Cayler says he is in favor of the 2nd amendment but doesn’t believe a city shouldn’t have the right to ban guns in their

Elementary kids at Ar-We-Va to get playground equipment

The Ar-We-Va education foundation received a $2,500 donation from Robert Rickers of Vail through the Monsanto Foundation. The money will help the foundation purchase a play area for the recently added classroom spaces at the building in Westside. Janine Kock, Ar-We-Va foundation president says the donation was a great jump start for them. She says combining the students into

New CEO at MRHC

John O’Brien of Iowa Falls has been named Chief Executive Officer at Manning Regional Healthcare Center. The MRHC Board and Mercy Medical Center made the announcement on Tuesday. O’Brien has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Notre Dame and a masters of business administration degree from the University of Detroit. He brings over 36 years

New CEO at MRHC

Drug use among juveniles in Carroll County

Recent stories around the state have brought attention to the use of incense and K-2 in Iowa. Carroll and Sac County Juvenile Detention Officer Andy Menken helped break the story statewide in November with issues in Carroll. He spoke with Carroll Broadcasting this week about other issues facing juveniles in Carroll and Sac counties and says other drugs are also becoming a major

PPEL passes at CRB

Voters in the Coon Rapids Bayard School District overwhelmingly approved to continue the longtime running $1.34, 10-year PPEL vote at the polls on Tuesday. Coon Rapids Bayard Superintendent Rich Stoffers says they will use the revenue generated to improve technology.

Programs offered at Carroll County Public Health

Carroll County’s Public Health Department is offering several programs this year and Robin Klocke Sullivan the New Public Health Clinical Coordinator says one of those programs is Iowa gets screened.

Social Media creating issues for teens

Social media websites have become very popular among teens and their parents. Some question whether they have added more pressure on kids when it comes to peer pressure. Andy Menken, Juvenile Detention Officer for Carroll and Sac Counties says peer pressure has always been bad.

How best to use your social security

Changes in federal laws the past few years have impacted the way people view retirement and social security benefits. Phil Phillips, Director for the Carroll Social Security Office says most people wait till 65 when they are eligible for Medicare at 65 then retire at 66. He gave an example about a single guy at $1,000 at full retirement age.

Students learn from Stewart Memorial Physicians

Kindergarten students at the school in Lohrville received a lesson on germs and eating healthy from Stewart Memorial Hospital Physician, Dr. David Frate and his wife Wendy. The program was on healthy eating and how to avoid germs. Students compared a healthy eating face with a non healthy eating face, looked at a plate of food, and discussed what a doctor does, along with germs, hand

Lake View asking for volunteers for reviews

Lake View was selected as an overnight stop for RAGBRAI last weekend and Mayor John Westergaard says they are excited about the opportunity to host over 10,000 bike riders. Committees are being formed and will begin seeking volunteers soon as RAGBRAI officials recommend the city form 20 sub-committees to help handle all the duties of providing food, showers, entertainment and lodging or

Michigan man arrested on Audubon County charges

25-year-old Bryan Curtis of Michigan faces possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia along with harassment of a public officer after being arrested Sunday morning around 1:00 am. Curtis was picked up by the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office from Cass County authorities. The charges stem from an incident on December 20th, 2011 in the 300

Carroll getting less revunue due to State Court Changes

A change in state court laws has impacted the amount of revenue generated by the Carroll County Attorney’s Office through fine collections. County Attorney John Werden says the drop has been significant and it’s partly due to the change which makes people pay fines when they are assessed rather than paying on a payment plan. The county receives a portion of the money paid

Carroll County to hear changes to two ordinances

A public hearing will be held Monday, February 27th during the Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss two potential changes to ordinances covering subdivisions and zoning changes. The two potential changes would impact ordinances 13 and 14. The proposed changes in ordinance 14 would allow wineries which are a growing industry in Iowa to produce and sell their wine

Werden elected to commission

Carroll County Attorney John Werden was elected to a six-year term on the 2B Judicial District Nominating Commission. The commission includes five people that are appointed by the governor and five lawyers elected by lawyers within the judicial district. The commission selects nominees for vacant district court judge positions.

Manning Fire Department receives grant

The Manning Fire Department will receive the grant they had applied for through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin announced today that Manning Fire and Rescue would be one of nine fire departments that were approved. The over $264,000 grant will help them purchase a new pumper-tanker truck which is estimated to cost around $275,000. Fire

Carroll Conservation Department to take people on trip to Sand HIlls

The Carroll County Conservation Department is teaming up with other area county conservation departments to take interested people to the Sand Hills in Nebraska in March to watch cranes as they migrate north. Carroll County Naturalist Matt Weitrich says it will be a very fun trip.

Man arrested in stolen vehicle and forgery case

38-year-old Chad Wadsley of Fort Dodge was booked into the Greene County Jail Wednesday at noon after he was arrested on a warrant for 2 counts of forgery, 2nd degree theft and two counts of 5th degree theft. The charges were filed following an investigation into a stolen vehicle and forged checks in Churdan back in May 2011. Wadsley is currently being held in the Greene County

Bruner announces run for Iowa District Senate Seat

Mary Bruner of Carroll announced Wednesday morning that she will seek the democratic nomination for the District 26 Seat on the Iowa Senate currently held by Republican Steve Kettering who announced late last year that he would not seek re-election. Bruner says she decided to run after talking with her family and friends and feels Western Iowa needs to keep a voice in Des Moines.

Legislative forum Saturday in Manning

Senator Steve Kettering and Representative Dan Muhlbauer will visit with residents from around Carroll County Saturday morning during the Carroll Chamber of Commerce legislative forum scheduled to for the United Methodist Church in Manning. The forum begins at 10:00 and will start with opening statements and then a few questions from the chambers legislative committee. Those in

Crawford County man donates winning to Ar-We-Va

Robert Rickers of Vail was selected as a winner in the America’s Farmers Grows CommunitiesSM. The program through Monsanto allows farmers to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Rickers designated the Ar-We-Va education foundation to receive the award for Crawford County. Rickers along with members of the Ar-We-Aa School Board and a

Carroll Rescue League taking care of dogs that were neglected

The Animal Rescue League in Carroll received 5 cocker spaniels and 1 doxen that is pregnant from according to director Stacey Vonnahme. The 6 dogs were delivered by authorities following the raid Wednesday afternoon in Sac County. Volunteers and staff will begin grooming the dogs tonight which could take a couple of days to complete. Vonnahme told Carroll Broadcasting Thursday

Breda man dies from injuries sustained in a fall

Funeral services for 44-year-old Scott Koster of Breda are pending at the Sharp Funeral Home in Breda. Koster died from injuries suffered in a fall Wednesday afternoon around 2:24. According to official reports he was wiring some lights in a shop at 3991 Yankee Avenue in Sac County when he accidently stepped off the edge of the scaffolding he was working on. Koster fell about 10

Dogs seized during Sac County raid

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday morning around 11:00 at a rural Southern Sac County farm. During their search a building was found that contained cages of animals being kept in what is believed to be unsanitary conditions. The animals mainly cocker spaniels were seized and with the assistance of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, were removed

Jim Pedelty announced as Citizen of the Year (includes his speech)

Each year the Carroll Chamber of Commerce honors someone for a lifetime of helping to promote and sell Carroll. Gary Reidman announced this year’s recipient of the citizen of the year during Monday night’s chamber banquet.

Chamber announced Humanitarian Award

The Carroll Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet Monday night where they honored many people and businesses for their contribution to Carroll. Karen Tim, of St Anthony Regional Hospital announced this year’s humanitarian award winner.
Scott Schon and Brian Badding of WCI Basement Repair were named recipients of the new business award.

Chamber announces Public Service Award

The Carroll Chamber Banquet honors people for their service to the community and each year they had out a public service award. Kyler Ludwig presented a very special award this year.

The heritage business award was presented to Howie Drees, his family and Drees Company.

Greg Schreck begins 25th year as Carroll Fire Chief

Interview with Greg Schreck

Greg Schreck celebrates 25 years as Carroll Fire Cheif

Carroll Volunteer Fire Chief Greg Schreck began his 25th year as chief in Carroll and his 30th as a fireman in Carroll. He began his career in Templeton where he worked as a volunteer fireman before moving to Carroll 30 years ago. Schreck says he didn’t plan on being chief this long.

Dedham railroad crossing could be repaired this summer

A project that has been over five years in the making could be completed this summer. The Iowa Department of Transportation sent a letter to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad about the crossing on the north edge of Dedham. Carroll County applied for grant 5-years ago to help cover costs for repairing the crossing that created enough concerns that the railroad looked at doing a

Carroll County looks to add more signs on sharp curves

Carroll County could receive funding that will help pay for additional road signs where there are major curves on county roads. Six locations in county have been selected including north of Arcadia, north of Maple River, south of Halbur, on the old state highway west of Lanesboro, on county highway N-50 also known as the Kendall Bridge Road and north of Coon Rapids. County Engineer Dave

Interview with Former Carroll Mayor Jim Pedelty

Interview

Manning resident awarded Purple Heart

25-year-old Justin Weeks of Manning was awarded a Purple Heart for actions in Afghanistan this past weekend at Camp Dodge in Johnston. Weeks who is assigned to company A, 1st battalion, 168th infantry, 2nd brigade combat team, 34th infantry of the Iowa National Guard suffered a concussion on April 25th in the Paktiya Province. He was injured during a multi rocket-propelled grenade

Interviews with Senator Steve Kettering and Representative Dan Muhlbauer

Carroll Juvenile officer continues working on increase in teen drug use

Carroll and Sac County Juvenile Officer Andy Menken continue working towards educating parents and kids in the area about the affects of K-2 and substances that are similar. 2 Carroll area kids have been taken to the hospital after using a substance labeled as incense, but is very similar to k-2, which the legislature made illegal in 2011. The Carroll City Council will have a third and

Fall Affair to be held thursday in Carroll

The Family Resource Center in Carroll is hosting their annual fall affair Thursday night from 6:30-9:30 at Carroll County State Bank. Tickets for the event are $30 each and can be purchased at the Family Resource Center Wednesday or Thursday or at the door Thursday night. The event raises money to help purchase needed items for those in the community that is less fortunate. All