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Fire Near Bronson Destroys Homes, Sheds, Vehicles, and Equipment
Tom Robinson - 6h ago
(Bronson, Iowa) Multiple fire departments responded to a wildfire raging across several miles in northwest Iowa on Saturday. According to the press release, at approximately 3:47 p.m. on March 28, 202...

Fraudulent Text Messages Target Recipients With False Claims of Unpaid Traffic Violations or Tolls
Tom Robinson - 6h ago
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning consumers of recent text scams that are occurring in Iowa and across the country. Fraudulent text messages appearing to come from the Iowa DOT o...

Griswold School Board Explores Four-Day School Week with Staff Survey
Tom Robinson - Mar 28, 2026
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board continues to move forward, gathering information on the possibility of implementing the four-day school week. In August 2023, after months of discussion and survey...

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Rollins: New "Product of the USA" Labels Will Clear Up Consumer Confusion
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(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...

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High Jump Depth Powers Timberwolves Boys Track
Chris Varney - 8h ago
(Corning, IA) -- Southwest Valley Boys Track and Field has had a strong history in the high jump and this year will be no different. Last season, Walker Bissell now a Junior and Gavin Wetzel now a Se...

Trojan Alum Becker First at the Line for Red Wolves Track
Chris Varney - 17h ago
(Starkville, MS) -- Atlantic Alum Craig Alan Becker tasted victory for Arkansas State track and field on Friday as the Red Wolves claimed three event titles and posted eight top-five finishes while fo...


Cyclones Battle Vols in Sweet 16 Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
Chris Varney - Mar 27, 2026
(Chicago, IL) -- Iowa St. will face Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tonight, coverage on KSOM. All-American Joshua Jefferson is a game time decision for the Cyclones ...


(Houston, TX) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes only led for 2 minutes and 8 seconds -- but i...
Chris Varney Mar 27, 2026
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Exira EHK Boys Track and Field will be limited this spring by ...
Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026
(Houston, TX) -- The University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska are 301 m...
Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC will have a different head coach but a familiar fa...
Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26 Boys and Girls Track Carroll Early Bird Outdoor Meet (COED): ...
Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' tennis team has an open lineup this season, follow...
Tom Robinson Mar 26, 2026
(Elk Horn, IA) -- The Hill will be quiet on Friday nights this fall. Exira EHK ...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon Boys Track and Field team will be young this year a...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC girls track and field will be hungry for leadershi...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Indianola, IA) -- Atlantic Girls and Treynor Boys both had a top five finish at...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW has decided to not field their own soccer teams this spring...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center Girls Track and Field competed at the Central College ...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW Girls Track and Field will be one to watch this season. Th...
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Tuesday, March 24 Track and Field Simpson High School Classic (Outdoor Meet) @ I...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' golf team brings back four key players from last y...
Tom Robinson Mar 24, 2026
(Iowa City, IA) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team had their chances t...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Gavin McLaren is off to a great start this track seas...
Tom Robinson Mar 23, 2026
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Exira EHK Girls Track and Field has seen an influx of numbers ...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside Girls Track and Field is preparing for a strong seaso...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Des Moines) The State Archery Tournament will take place at the Iowa State Fair...
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