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Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
CCSD School Board Approved Of $213K Project For Fairview Playground Resurfacing
The Carroll Community School District’s Fairview Elementary playground will look a little different for the upcoming school year, with the resurfacing project approved during Monday’s Board of Education meeting. GameTime with Cunningham Recreation has been awarded the contract to resurface the area, replacing the woodchips with a soft, rubber surface. Superintendent Dr. Casey Berlau says the district is looking to spend just over $213,000 for this project for two main reasons.
City Of Manning Donating A Newly Developed Lot To The IKM-Manning School District
The Manning City Council has approved donating one of the Stadium View Drive lots to the IKM-Manning School District for the school’s upcoming trade project. Back in June, the school district approved partnering up with Manning Municipal Utilities (MMU) to provide students with a work-based learning of the different trades used when constructing a new house. The City of Manning will donate one of the lots from the Stadium View pocket neighborhood to be the permanent location for the students’ project. Once completed, the house will become available for purchase by interested buyers. The other homes in the neighborhood are currently being designed and constructed by Origin Homes, a custom-home building contractor based out of West Des Moines. Those interested in learning more about the work-based learning school program can call Jeremey Carroll at MMU at 712-655-3905, or questions about the Stadium View Drive lots available can be directed to City Administrator Dawn Meyer at 712-655-2176.
Carroll City Council To Review Ziegler, ECHO Group Developer Agreements And Plans For Burned Shelter House At Monday’s Meeting
Economic development will be the primary focus of the Carroll City Council’s upcoming meeting on Monday. The council convenes at 5:15 p.m. at Carroll City Hall on July 22. One of their first items of business is to cancel the public hearing for the Ziegler Caterpillar development agreement. City Manager Aaron Kooiker says it is important to understand this is a procedural cancellation, and Ziegler remains dedicated to building a new retail site on Carroll’s western edge.
Kearney Little League Falls to South Sioux City in State Finals
KEARNEY, Neb. — The boys in blue forced a decisive second game in the finals. But it was then were the Cardinals had a little more left in the tank than the hosts. Kearney Little League fell, 4-3, to South Sioux City, in the second game of two, Sunday afternoon. It's SSC's first ever state title, holding Kearney to just two state titles in a row.
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Birds suffer series sweep at Sioux City
Sioux City, IA (Canaries) – The Sioux Falls Canaries suffered their sixth consecutive loss on Sunday, falling to Sioux City 9-6 at Lewis and Clark Park. Mike Hart opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning but the Explorers tied things up in the bottom half with an unearned run. A run-scoring […]
Jefferson Matters Hoping for Better Than 2019 Semi-Finalist for Great American Main Street Award
One organization in Jefferson is moving forward with an application that would signify a high achievement. Jefferson Matters is once again applying to be a Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which is given to main street communities across the country that show their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Jefferson Matters Executive Director Matt Wetrich says in 2019 they were a semi-finalist, but they have their sights set higher this year.
Individual Stats Leader for Chargers Softball
We take a look at individual leaders in the main statistics for AC/GC Chargers softball. Reagan Carney led the team in hits with 29 and RBI’s with 25. Mersadez Richter reached on error the most at four times, and Carney also led in total bases with 43. Richter led in runs with 25, while Jacie Baker led in stolen bases and stolen base attempts, reaching on three of four attempts.
Traegen Kramer – Citizen of the Day
Deputy Traegen Kramer is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, July 22, 2024. Deputy Kramer was recently sworn in as a new Plymouth County Sheriff’s Deputy. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
RSM softball in search of elusive state quarterfinal win
REMSEN — Remsen St. Mary’s is making their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament. The previous three years, the Hawks have lost in their state quarterfinal round game. In the last go-round for this year’s six seniors, who have been instrumental in getting the team to state during this stretch of four appearances, it’s do or die time.
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