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Tuesday's High School Volleyball ScoresChargers Kent Gets Second XC Victory of Season; Woodward Granger ResultsAtlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country MeetIowa Governor Candidate Lahn Visits Cass CountyMexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute MethamphetamineIHSAA Says Iowa Ranks Number One in High School ParticipationWomen's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant CycleGov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH productsThree Arrests in Mills CountyIHSAA & IGHSAU Announce Cross Country State Qualifying SitesCass County Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
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Iowa Governor Candidate Lahn Visits Cass County
Iowa Governor Candidate Lahn Visits Cass County
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa Republican Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn made a stop in Atlantic on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to a group of about 70 people. He spoke for 40 minutes and talked at length about his background from Hinton, IA and growing up in Northwest Iowa -- he went to Sioux City East High School then to Iowa Central in Fort Dodge and got his degree at the University of Colorado. He admittedly left the state for a time but came back to buy the family farm. His campaign slogan...

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Tuesday's High School Volleyball Scores
Tuesday's High School Volleyball Scores
Cass County Showdown Atlantic 3, Griswold 0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14) CAM 3, Griswold 1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-13) Hawkeye Ten Carroll 3, Denison Schleswig 0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-12) #6 Kuemper Catholic 3, Creston 0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-13) #15 Glenwood 3, St. Albert 0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23) Corner Hamburg 3, Es...
Chargers Kent Gets Second XC Victory of Season; Woodward Granger Results
Chargers Kent Gets Second XC Victory of Season; Woodward Granger Results
(Woodward, IA) -- AC/GC and CAM both sent their cross country teams to Woodward Granger on Tuesday. The Chargers Preston Kent earned his 2nd victory on the young season with a time of 12:10.5. The Senior finished 23 second ahead of Ivan Willett of Perry in 2nd place at 12:33.6. Also for AC/GC, Jonn...


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Larry Schwab Obituary
Larry Schwab Obituary
Mr. Larry Allen Schwab, age 85, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home in Atlantic. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. ...
Donald Bauerkemper Obituary
Donald Bauerkemper Obituary
Donnie is survived by his wife Gaylean Bauerkemper of Walnut, IA; sons Brian (Shaunna) Bauerkemper; Todd Bauerkemper; 2 grandchildren: Bentley and Bella; siblin...


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Cash Grain September 1, 2026
Cash Grain September 1, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic September Corn - 4.98 March Corn - 5.20 September Beans - 12.98 March Beans - 12.67 Landus Coop - Casey September Corn - 4.93 M...
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Cash Grain August 31, 2026
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Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
(Council Bluffs) A Mexican national and former California resident was sentenced on August 27, 2026, to 13 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to public cou...


Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
(Southwest Iowa) - The Community Foundation for Western Iowa announced today that the Wome...
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a...
Three Arrests in Mills County
Three Arrests in Mills County
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's office reports three arrests. Alexander James Slater...
Cass County Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Cass County Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors has approved a proclamation recognizing Se...


Cass County Supervisors Approve New Speed Limits on Three County Roads
Cass County Supervisors Approve New Speed Limits on Three County Roads
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors this morning approved a resolution establishing speed limits on certain county roads. Cass County Engi...


Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will start the interview process for ...
Guthrie County Supervisors Pass Budget, Speed Zone Resolutions
Guthrie County Supervisors Pass Budget, Speed Zone Resolutions
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors passed four resolutions at...
Audubon Police Chief Resigns, Returns to Officer Position
Audubon Police Chief Resigns, Returns to Officer Position
(Audubon) The City of Audubon is announcing the resignation of Police Chief Sean Staples. ...
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Decline
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Decline
(Omaha) Corn crop conditions held steady last week, while soybean ratings declined, accord...
Zach Lahn Campaign Announces Southwest Iowa Events
Zach Lahn Campaign Announces Southwest Iowa Events
(Southwest Iowa) The Zach Lahn campaign is announcing a series of meet-and-greet events an...
Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty, Amazon Sued, Iowa Ranks Among Nation's Best
Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty, Amazon Sued, Iowa Ranks Among Nation's Best
Trial For Former Madison County Treasurer Canceled, Plea Deal Reached (Madison County, IA)...
Arrest Made in Connection with Threats to Fremont-Mills School Board Member
Arrest Made in Connection with Threats to Fremont-Mills School Board Member
(Tabor) A Russell, Iowa, man was arrested in connection to threats made toward a Fremont-M...
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Reports Two Arrests
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Reports Two Arrests
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 44-year-old Ryan Wulfekuh...
Southwest Iowa Corn, Soybean Yields Shaping Up Differently
Southwest Iowa Corn, Soybean Yields Shaping Up Differently
(Atlantic) Lance Porter, a field agronomist for Channel Seed in Southwest Iowa, was tourin...
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting
(Des Moines) The Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the July 26 fatal shoot...
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Arrests
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Arrests
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reported four recent arrests. On August 23, ...
Montgomery County Sheriff Warns of Fake $100 Bills Found in Area
Montgomery County Sheriff Warns of Fake $100 Bills Found in Area
(Montgomery Co.) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning local businesses and re...
Nunn Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cass County
Nunn Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cass County
(Atlantic) Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced mobile office hours for September 2,...

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Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
(Webster City) The Atlantic girls placed four runners in the top 20 and finished third in the purple division at the Webster City Lynx Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday with 69...


IHSAA Says Iowa Ranks Number One in High School Participation
IHSAA Says Iowa Ranks Number One in High School Participation
BOONE, Iowa - As national participation in high school sports hit another all-time high an...
IHSAA & IGHSAU Announce Cross Country State Qualifying Sites
IHSAA & IGHSAU Announce Cross Country State Qualifying Sites
The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union ha...


Atlantic Girls' Tennis Team Hosts Tournament on Wednesday
Atlantic Girls' Tennis Team Hosts Tournament on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' tennis team is 6-1 as we head to the midpoint of the season. The Trojans defeated Creston and Glenwood this past week. ...


Wheelers Kjergaard's Contributes 9 TDs and is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Player of the Week
Wheelers Kjergaard's Contributes 9 TDs and is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Player of the Week
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon football opened their season with a huge 74-30 win at Remsen ...
Bulldog Boys XC Pick Up Right Where They Left Off; Girls Looking For More Numbers
Bulldog Boys XC Pick Up Right Where They Left Off; Girls Looking For More Numbers
(Oakland, IA) -- The defending 1A state cross country champions Riverside Bulldogs begin t...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule (Updated 9:47 AM)
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule (Updated 9:47 AM)
Tuesday, September 1 Cross Country Plattsmouth Invitational: (CANCELLED) Atlantic, Auburn...
Cyclones Football Release Depth Chart
Cyclones Football Release Depth Chart
(Ames, IA) -- The Iowa St. football starts a new era this Saturday with new Head Coach Jim...
Monday's High School Girls Tennis Results
Monday's High School Girls Tennis Results
St. Albert 7, Harlan 2 Singles Joslyn Boswell, St. Albert defeats Chloe Swensen, Harlan 8-...
Hawkeyes Release Football Depth Chart; QB Position Still Not Clear
Hawkeyes Release Football Depth Chart; QB Position Still Not Clear
(Iowa City, IA) -- The University of Iowa released its football depth chart ahead of this ...
Vikes Cross Country Opens Season With Highlights at Shenandoah
Vikes Cross Country Opens Season With Highlights at Shenandoah
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW had their first cross country meet last Tuesday in Shenandoah. Head ...
Radio Iowa High School Football Rankings; Week Two
Radio Iowa High School Football Rankings; Week Two
Radio Iowa has released its latest High School Football Poll voted on by radio stations ac...
Wailes and DeVore Win SWIFT Tournament Trail Stop at Lake of Three Fires
Wailes and DeVore Win SWIFT Tournament Trail Stop at Lake of Three Fires
(Bedford, Iowa) Jake Wailes and Holden DeVore from Atlantic captured the Powerade High Sc...
James Brauer KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
James Brauer KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Sophomore quarterback James Brauer says he was a little nervous heading into hi...
Surges Stays At ISU To Lead Safeties This Season
Surges Stays At ISU To Lead Safeties This Season
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa St. has a ton of newcomers but Drew Surges did not leave Ames and has s...
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday, August 31 Girls Tennis St. Albert @ Harlan Shenandoah @ Lewis Central Carroll @ Ku...
Dolphins Release QBs Gronowski and Miller
Dolphins Release QBs Gronowski and Miller
(Miami, FL) -- Its cut time for NFL teams and the Miami Dolphins have shuffled their quart...