THOMSON—The Thomson Depot Museum is kicking off its annual season with an open house and building dedication from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

West Carroll's Emma Randecker is headed back to the IHSA Class 1A state track meet that begins on Thursday, May 22, at ...

Historically, athletic eyewear was mostly relegated to high-impact sports—goggles for the slopes, wraparounds and shields for ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa—Linda J. Bielema, 79, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Albany and Mount Carroll, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. A funeral service ...

MOUNT CARROLL—Francis Joseph Hawk, 85, of Mount Carroll, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at ...

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people who generously gave prize items and their time for our Timber Lake Playhouse Trivia Night. First of all, Manny's Pizza for ...

(NewsUSA) - Auto insurance costs have risen significantly over the last few years. This can be attributed to several factors, including higher repair costs associated with new vehicle technology, the ...

Leadership seems to be our biggest failure. At least, that's what we often tell ourselves. From the halls of the national Congress to the floor of a local village board meeting, it's easy to be ...

SAVANNA—A special meeting of the Savanna City Council is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the West Carroll High School cafeteria “to hear from Savanna residents and taxpayers on the question ...

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) will soon be voted on in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed it by a narrow vote of 220-208. But why? It is unnecessary legislation.

HANOVER—A benefit event has been planned in support of three Elizabeth firefighters and a firefighter from Lanark (a former Hanover fireman) who sustained injuries while responding to recent fires. It ...

As we wrap up National Volunteer Appreciation Month, I'd like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on a very special group of volunteers in our local communities — our Carroll County 4-H volunteers.