The Stuart Herald Newspaper and Four County Bulletin

05/12/2026

We here it all the time. You charge "this amount" you will pack the place. This Wednesday we decided to go lower than we ever hear as the cost should be. $5 let's everyone to be able to come and enjoy the great show the drivers put on every week. A family depending on the ages of the children can take the kids out for $10 to $20. No cheaper entertainment than this Wednesday night in Stuart

Prove me wrong

●●● FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT $5 ●●●

Sponsored by:

Elmquist Towing
Excel Floor Covering

Order of events/Weekly pay
Crown Vics $200 to win
Sport Compact $200 to win $250 to win 16+
Stock Car $500 to win $75 to start
Modified $500 to win $100 to start
Outlaw Mini Mod $150 to win $200 to win 16+
Hobby Stock $300 to win
Sport Mod $500 to win $75 to start

05/10/2026

05/07/2026

Kevin Krouse Found Guilty in Stuart Subway Robbery Case

On May 6, 2026, Kevin Christopher Krouse Jr. was found guilty of Robbery in the 2nd Degree stemming from the February 4, 2026 robbery of the Subway restaurant in Stuart, Iowa.

During the robbery, Krouse threatened a juvenile female employee and demanded money from the business before fleeing the area. Following a multi-agency investigation, Krouse was quickly identified, located, and arrested.

Krouse will be sentenced at a later date.

The Stuart Police Department would like to thank all assisting law enforcement agencies, dispatchers, investigators, prosecutors, and witnesses involved in the successful investigation and prosecution of this case.

Your Police Department. Serving Our Community.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

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05/07/2026

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Great turnout at today’s Stuart Chamber meeting with 25 in attendance at the beautiful Saints Center.

We covered a lot of ground today, including:
• Good Egg Days updates
• Farmers Market partnership plans
• Social media and marketing strategy
• Golf outing planning
• Rural Iowa Summit recap
• Potential community photo contest
• Organization and community updates from attendees
• An update from Alex and the Des Moines Partnership

And a big milestone for the Chamber…

We officially hit our goal of 75 paid members 🎉

That number matters because it means more businesses, more collaboration, more visibility, and more momentum for Stuart and the surrounding area.

Now let's get to 100!

Big thanks to everyone who attended, contributed to the discussion, and continues helping move things forward. Also thanks to Kwik Star for lunch today.

Lots of good things happening right now.

05/06/2026