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A Shelby man has been released from jail and pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of child endangerment causing injury. According to Audubon County District Court records, 21-year-old Lane Joseph Bregar was taken into custody following a report from the Audubon County Memorial Hospital on Sept. 5 of three children with significant injuries. An officer for the Audubon Police Department observed bruising on the ears and scalp of the two-year-old twins and a fractured humerus and tibia, along with bruising all over an eight-month-old infant. The mother of the children informed the officer that she left her children in the care of Bregar while she went to the store. The officer reports that Bergar says one of the children got his head stuck between a couch and while trying to assist, one of the other children frustrated Bergar and caused him to hit the child “harder than he should have”. The officer also observed that Bergar’s knuckles were irritated, bruised, and red. Bergar is currently being charged with two counts of child endangerment causing bodily injury, a class D felony and one count child endangerment causing serious injury, a class C felony. Combined charges carry a maximum sentence of up to twenty years in prison and $34,150 in fines.

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a letter yesterday (Monday) to the Carroll City Council outlining their proposals for adjustments to the long-standing two-mile zoning agreement between the two entities. Since the 1980s, the City of Carroll has controlled zoning, permit issuance, and inspections within two miles of city limits. Residents have pushed back against the zoning area, arguing they are subject to a government body they have no voice in electing. Board of Supervisors Chair Stephanie Hausman says they have two paths forward.

The Danish Ambassador to the United States visited the western Iowa town of Elk Horn over the weekend. Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C., was the featured guest at a reception at the Museum of Danish America. Ambassador Sørensen...

The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education met for its monthly work session Monday night to discuss building-level goals, the impact of the Area Education Agency (AEA) bill, and more. Board President Kristen Lundstrom opened the meeting with a statement to honor the district’s recent loss of Carroll Middle School Vice Principal Jill Greiman Gustafson and her lasting impact on CCSD. Administrators at all building levels then proceeded to discuss the goals their team has set for this coming school year in regards to the district’s set goals in student achievement, family, community, and connections and the plan to meet said goals. Following the goal discussion was an update on the impact of the AEA bill passed earlier this year, which showed that CCSD was unaware of how much of the 40 percent of educational services funding to the AEA went to serve the non-public school (Kuemper Catholic). Next, board members reviewed data from other school districts in the Rolling Valley Conference on their benefits package to administrators and directors after some controversy over whether the district should pay one hundred percent of premiums, which was had in a previous board meeting. The meeting ended with a discussion on the curriculum budget and the process of appointing a student board member to get more student representation in policies and programs implemented throughout the district. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more on these topics in upcoming newscasts.

Door-to-door sales for the 2024 Carroll Firemen’s Dance begin today (Monday). According to Carroll Fire Chief Dan Hannasch, members of the Carroll Fire Department will be traveling throughout the community on Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, and, if necessary, Oct. 28, selling tickets in advance for $2 each for the Nov. 9 dance. Hannasch says it is the department’s major fundraiser of the year, and the outstanding support from the community helps keep the volunteers equipped with the gear they need to safely combat fires in the district, from updated bunker gear to thermal imaging cameras. Entertainment at this year’s dance will be live music from Third Wish. Those wishing to donate to the Carroll Fire Department can also do so using Venmo @Carroll-FireDept or by sending a check to the fire station at 801 Bella Vista Dr. in Carroll.

An Iowa pork producer is taking steps to expand his operation, aiming to create new opportunities for the next generation and ensure the long-term sustainability of the family farm. Scott Albrecht, who farms near Carroll, Iowa, is looking to expand his swine operation to provide more opportunities for his children...

Picture from Google Maps- provided from press release from Lake City Admin. During Monday night’s meeting, the Lake City Council approved relocating the city yard waste site. Starting Friday, Oct. 18, residents, and businesses will now bring yard waste to the new location at 3727 Harrah Circ., approximately three miles southwest of town. All yard waste, including trees originating from Lake City, will be accepted, while rubber tires, appliances, chemicals, furniture, concrete, wood pallets, and other construction materials will be prohibited. City officials asked residents to follow all posted instructions to ensure safety. Yard waste may continue to be brought to the current yard waste site until the opening of the new location at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

Gavin Lindstrom, AJ Draper, Reed Draper, and Gabe Wagner prepare to guide the 1-5 Panorama Panthers football team into battle against the South Central Calhoun Titans on Friday night. The Panthers will make the trip to Lake City to South Central Calhoun High School to take on the 3-3 Titans. According to GoBound, the Titans and Panthers have only gone to battle on the gridiron once since 2023, with the Titans claiming a 39-13 victory. The Panthers, lead by Lindstrom, the Drapers, and Wagner look to lead Panorama to their second win of the season and their first win against the Titans. Football Friday night action is set to begin at 7pm at South Central Calhoun High School in Lake City.

Coach Jeff Lamoureux and the Greene County cross-country runners go to Lake City today for the South Central Calhoun Coed Meet. It’s the first of two meets in three days with the Saydel (Des Moines) meet coming up on Thursday. The Rams will see some teams in Lake City...

Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) has opened applications for the second round of its Micro-Facade Grants, offering $1,000 each to enhance local business storefronts. Four grants will be awarded, with at least one designated for a business outside Carroll. Applications are open until Nov. 15. Eligible improvements include painting, signage, windows, doors, and masonry work. The grant program requires recipients to provide a 25-percent match to the awarded funds. CCGP Executive Director Kimberly Tiefenthaler says, “We are thrilled to provide these grants to help our local businesses beautify their storefronts and attract more customers. These improvements not only enhance the businesses themselves but also contribute to the overall vibrancy of our communities.” The grants are designed for brick-and-mortar businesses seeking to boost their exterior visual appeal. For more information or to apply, visit carrollareadev.com or contact Kimberly Tiefenthaler at kimberly.t@carrolliowa.com. Applications can also be mailed to Carroll County Growth Partnership, PO Box 307, Carroll, IA 51401.

The Eagle Grove Eagles football team returned to action on Friday night, as they hosted the Raiders of East Sac County in Class 1A, District 2 action for senior night at Gene Hinrichsen Field in Eagle Grove. Eagle Grove entered at 0-6, while East Sac County entered at 2-3. Both...

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake City invites the public to join them for its fourth-quarter Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminar. The program is focused on communication and is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. in the SMCH Level Conference Center. The seminar will be led by SMCH Mental Health Services therapists Glenna Nockels, LISW, and Anne Souder, LMHC. The session aims to teach participants practical communication skills, including strategies to build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and communicate clearly. As the holiday season approaches, these tools can help reduce stress and improve interactions. The event costs $10 per person and includes a catered lunch of Wisconsin cheese soup, Philly steak sliders, and pumpkin cheesecake. Seating is limited, and registration is required by Nov. 1. To reserve a spot, contact Hannah Streeter-Halvorsen at 712-464-4214 or email hstreeter@stewartmemorial.org.

WESTSIDE — Remsen St. Mary’s scored 37 points in the first quarter en route to a 43-0 victory over Ar-We-Va in district play Friday. “I thought we had a really, really good first quarter. Our defense played pretty good. Offensively, I thought we were clicking pretty well. We probably missed a few plays we wished we had back, but we had a furious first quarter. We were up 37-0,” RSM head coach Tim Osterman said.