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U.S. Senate Candidate Carlin Believes More Free Market Participation Will Lower Health Care Costs Chris Varney - 1h ago
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa Attorney and former State Senator Jim Carlin addressed many issues at Tuesday's Republican candidate forum in Atlantic -- among them healthcare. One question posed was that the...

Chamber Ambassadors Honor Dianna Williams on Retirement from Child Development Center Mandy Billings - 2h ago
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors today celebrated the retirement of Dianna Williams, director of the Ann Wickman Child Development Center. Construction on the Ann Wickman C...

I-80 Nighttime Closures Scheduled for April 6-10

(Creston) Nighttime maintenance work on Interstate 80 near De Soto will cause lane closures in both ...

Tom Robinson 2h ago

Nurse found work in Iowa while board's disciplinary findings remained secret

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nurse accused of drug use and patient abandonment worked his first s...

Iowa Capital Dispatch 3h ago

Atlantic School Board Selects Construction Manager for Facilities Project

(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a construction management group for its upcoming const...

Mandy Billings 3h ago

Sunnyside Pool Announces Early Release of 2026 Summer Passes at 2025 Price

(Atlantic) With unseasonably warm weather giving the community an early taste of summer, Sunnyside P...

Mandy Billings 3h ago

Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Brad Sherman: "Growing Rural Iowa"

(Atlantic) Republican candidates for Governor, U.S. Senate, and State Auditor addressed a range of i...

Tom Robinson 4h ago

ARA Supports EPA's Emergency Fuel Waiver and Urges Permanent Year-Round E15 to Strengthen Rural America Tom Robinson - 6h ago
(Arlington, Virginia) The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide summer sales of E15 and easing boutiqu...

State News: UPDATE: 15 Students Hurt After Being Hit By Vehicle In Ankeny

Tom Robinson 7h ago

Republican Candidates For Iowa State Auditor Answer Questions in Atlantic

Chris Varney 7h ago

Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Steen: "Growing Rural Iowa"

Tom Robinson 8h ago

Parking at Heritage House During the Atlantic School Special Election

Mandy Billings 20h ago

Carroll Man to Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy

Mandy Billings 23h ago

Iowa Senate sends bill limiting lawsuits on greenhouse gas emissions to governor

Iowa Capital Dispatch 23h ago

Iowa Senate sends health insurer tax increase to governor's desk

Iowa Capital Dispatch 23h ago

Adair County Supervisors Review Draft Data Center Ordinance

Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2026

Nishnabotna Water Defenders First Annual Meeting

Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2026

Jim Carlin Iowa U.S. Senate Candidate States: "The American People are Being Robbed"

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

Clay County Crash Claims One Life

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

Creston Police Make Three Arrests, Addressing Parole Violations and Drug Charges

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

Pottawattamie County Declares March 23-27 as Severe Weather Awareness Week

Mandy Billings Mar 25, 2026

State News: Police Shooting in Des Moines Uncovers Body; 9 Students Hurt in Crash Near St. Luke's Catholic School

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

Republican Candidates for Governor, Senate, and Auditor Address Issues at Forum in Atlantic

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

UPDATE: Fatal Explosion at Bartlett Salvage Yard

Tom Robinson Mar 25, 2026

Former Atlantic Teacher Permanently Loses Iowa Teaching License

Mandy Billings Mar 24, 2026

Griswold Schools Superintendent Reports Positive Developments on Tax Levy and Budget Guarantee

Tom Robinson Mar 24, 2026

Cass County will Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill

Mandy Billings Mar 24, 2026

Pottawattamie County St. Patrick's Day Traffic Enforcement Results

Mandy Billings Mar 24, 2026

Cash Grain March 25, 2026

Cash Grain March 24, 2026

Cash Grain March 23, 2026

Rollins: New "Product of the USA" Labels Will Clear Up Consumer Confusion Tom Robinson -
(NAFB) During the National Agriculture Day event on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins introduced a campaign regarding USDA's new "Product of the USA" labeling standard...

More than just honey: Beekeeping could offer a side income on the family farm

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) While most apiarists start beekeeping as a hobby, the practice could offer s...

What Next for Year-Round E15?

(NAFB) A recent bill introduced to advance year-round access to E15 fuel in all 50 states failed in ...

Spartan Boys T&F Team Lean but Motivated Heading Into Season Opener Chris Varney - 2h ago
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Exira EHK Boys Track and Field will be limited this spring by low numbers -- there are only six guys out this spring with one thrower. That means that Head Coach Kevin Brown will fo...

Hawkeyes Face Huskers In Sweet 16 Tonight Chris Varney - 7h ago
(Houston, TX) -- The University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska are 301 miles apart but both men's basketball teams have headed south to Houston, Texas to collide in the NCAA Tournament Sweet ...

New Coach, Same System: Shull Ready to Guide Charger Football

(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC will have a different head coach but a familiar fa...

Chris Varney 7h ago

Thursday's High School Sports Schedule

Thursday, March 26 Boys and Girls Track Carroll Early Bird Outdoor Meet (COED): ...

Chris Varney 7h ago

Atlantic Tennis Team Reloading the Lineup in 2026

(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' tennis team has an open lineup this season, follow...

Tom Robinson 9h ago

Exira EHK Cancels Varsity Football for 2026

(Elk Horn, IA) -- The Hill will be quiet on Friday nights this fall. Exira EHK ...

Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026

Wheeler Boys Track Short on Depth, High on Potential Entering Season

(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon Boys Track and Field team will be young this year a...

Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026

Chargers Have Lots of Options on Girls T&F Team

(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC girls track and field will be hungry for leadershi...

Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026

Trojan Girls and Cardinal Boys Both Open Outdoor Season With Top Five Finishes Chris Varney - Mar 25, 2026
(Indianola, IA) -- Atlantic Girls and Treynor Boys both had a top five finish at the Simpson High School Classic on Tuesday as the outdoor track and field season kicked off on a wonderful night at Sim...