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Speed Limit to Be Reduced on Old Highway 34 in Adams CountyCass County Libraries Partner to Provide Hygiene KitsRogers Says Positional Battles Still Going on in Cyclones Fall CampHawkeyes Men's Basketball Release 2026-27 Non Conference ScheduleNon-Partisan Organization Asking Fairgoers How They Feel About PoliticsCass County Releases Nonpartisan Candidate List for General ElectionDOE Scraps Proposed Electric Transmission CorridorsMontgomery County Man Arrested on Pottawattamie County WarrantBulldogs Volleyball Have Plenty of Talent Back for Another State RunAtlantic Volleyball Returns With Strong Core, Opens Season August 29Largent's Big Hitting Leads Chargers Volleyball Into New SeasonState News: Iowa Politics, DNR Investigation, Addiction Treatment and More in State NewsThursday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
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Speed Limit to Be Reduced on Old Highway 34 in Adams County
Speed Limit to Be Reduced on Old Highway 34 in Adams County
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Sheriff's Office says the speed limit on old Highway 34, 210th Street, will be reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph from the Corning city limits to the Adams/Montgomery County line. The new speed will take effect once the 45 mph signs have been posted.

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Rogers Says Positional Battles Still Going on in Cyclones Fall Camp
Rogers Says Positional Battles Still Going on in Cyclones Fall Camp
(Ames, IA) -- Wednesday was Media Day for Iowa St. football and Head Coach Jimmy Rogers met with the media for nearly a half hour. He says there are a couple of key positional battles still going on Iowa St. opens their season on Saturday, September 5 versus Southeast Missouri, coverage all season ...
Hawkeyes Men's Basketball Release 2026-27 Non Conference Schedule
Hawkeyes Men's Basketball Release 2026-27 Non Conference Schedule
(Iowa City, IA) - Eleven of the University of Iowa men's basketball team's 12 nonconference games for the 2026-27 season will be played inside the state of Iowa, the announcement was made Thursday by head coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes will play eight games inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, two neutral...


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Carol Watson Obituary
Carol Watson Obituary
Left to cherish Carol's memory are her children, Jennifer (Bernie) Watson-Peters of Persia, IA, Suzanne (Jay) Handbury of Neola, IA, Rebecca (Mark) Eldridge of ...
Roberta Johnson Obituary
Roberta Johnson Obituary
Roberta Johnson, 79, of rural Bridgewater, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10:30 a...


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DOE Scraps Proposed Electric Transmission Corridors
DOE Scraps Proposed Electric Transmission Corridors
(NAFB) The U.S. Department of Energy has stopped a Biden-era process that could have led to the creation of three National Interest Electric Transmission Corrid...

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Cass County Libraries Partner to Provide Hygiene Kits
Cass County Libraries Partner to Provide Hygiene Kits
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library is partnering with libraries in Anita and Griswold to assemble personal hygiene kits that will be distributed to individuals in their communities. The effort is ...


Non-Partisan Organization Asking Fairgoers How They Feel About Politics
Non-Partisan Organization Asking Fairgoers How They Feel About Politics
(Des Moines, IA) -- A non-partisan organization is at the Iowa State Fair asking Iowans ...
Cass County Releases Nonpartisan Candidate List for General Election
Cass County Releases Nonpartisan Candidate List for General Election
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Auditor's Office has released the list of candidates who, to da...
DOE Scraps Proposed Electric Transmission Corridors
DOE Scraps Proposed Electric Transmission Corridors
(NAFB) The U.S. Department of Energy has stopped a Biden-era process that could have led t...
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Pottawattamie County Warrant
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Pottawattamie County Warrant
(Red Oak) A traffic stop early this morning in Montgomery County led to the arrest of a ma...


State News: Iowa Politics, DNR Investigation, Addiction Treatment and More in State News
State News: Iowa Politics, DNR Investigation, Addiction Treatment and More in State News
Wes Enos Running In State Senate Race (Des Moines, IA) -- There's a new Republican candidate in the Iowa Senate District 23 race. Former Bondurant Cit...


Atlantic City Council Approves Amended Section of Sewer Connection Ordinance
Atlantic City Council Approves Amended Section of Sewer Connection Ordinance
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved the amendment of a section of c...
Atlantic City Administrator Reports on Proposed Stand-Alone Garage Policy
Atlantic City Administrator Reports on Proposed Stand-Alone Garage Policy
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund reported to the City Council on Wednesday...
Nebraska Woman Arrested for Drug and OWI charges in Glenwood
Nebraska Woman Arrested for Drug and OWI charges in Glenwood
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 19-year-old Maycie Love Knapp, of Omaha...
Red Oak Man Charged With Drug Possession, Driving Under Suspension
Red Oak Man Charged With Drug Possession, Driving Under Suspension
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested a Red Oak man following a traffic stop We...
Iowa Gas Prices Jump 34 Cents
Iowa Gas Prices Jump 34 Cents
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 34 cents over the past we...
DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
(Washington) The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will join families and communities n...
Rob Sand to Continue 100 Town Hall Tour with Four Western Iowa Stops
Rob Sand to Continue 100 Town Hall Tour with Four Western Iowa Stops
(Des Moines) Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Rob Sand will continue his annual 100 Town H...
Update: Stuart Shooting Leads to Murder, Attempted Murder Charges Against 46-Year-Old Man
Update: Stuart Shooting Leads to Murder, Attempted Murder Charges Against 46-Year-Old Man
(Stuart) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has charged a 46-year-old man with mu...
Community Invited to Volunteer for Tree Planting Day at Schildberg Campground
Community Invited to Volunteer for Tree Planting Day at Schildberg Campground
(Atlantic) Community members of all ages are invited to roll up their sleeves and help cre...
Sunnyside Pool Announces Last Chance to Splash for 2026
Sunnyside Pool Announces Last Chance to Splash for 2026
(Atlantic) Sunnyside Pool will make one final splash this season with two special pop-up d...
Harlan City Council Approves Sale of Property
Harlan City Council Approves Sale of Property
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of city-owned property at 40...
Updated: Five People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Massena
Updated: Five People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Massena
(Massena) One person suffered serious injuries, and four others received minor injuries in...
State News: Iowa State Fair Attendance, Des Moines Millennials and Charity Steer Show Set Records; Cedar Rapids Man Arrested in Sting
State News: Iowa State Fair Attendance, Des Moines Millennials and Charity Steer Show Set Records; Cedar Rapids Man Arrested in Sting
Day Five Attendance Sets Another Record at the Iowa State Fair (Des Moines, IA) -- Attenda...

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Bulldogs Volleyball Have Plenty of Talent Back for Another State Run
Bulldogs Volleyball Have Plenty of Talent Back for Another State Run
(Oakland, IA) -- Last year's volleyball season ended in disappointment for the Riverside Bulldogs. They were the only undefeated team in the state going into the Regional Finals b...


Atlantic Volleyball Returns With Strong Core, Opens Season August 29
Atlantic Volleyball Returns With Strong Core, Opens Season August 29
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Volleyball team is hosting the coaches' clinic on Saturday and wil...
Largent's Big Hitting Leads Chargers Volleyball Into New Season
Largent's Big Hitting Leads Chargers Volleyball Into New Season
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- One of the best volleyball players in the area is AC/GC Senior Hit...


Thursday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
Thursday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
Thursday, August 20 Girls Tennis Denison Schleswig @ St. Albert Harlan @ Clarinda Glenwood @ Red Oak


IGHSAU Releases First Volleyball Rankings
IGHSAU Releases First Volleyball Rankings
The first day for High School Volleyball competition is Monday and the Iowa Girls High Sch...
Former Cyclone WR Higgins Is Out For Season
Former Cyclone WR Higgins Is Out For Season
(Houston, TX) -- The Houston Texans received a big blow to their wide receiver corps today...
Wheelers Girls Earn Win Over Knights
Wheelers Girls Earn Win Over Knights
Audubon 7, Kuemper Catholic 2 Singles #1: Charlotte Schwabe (KC) defeats Vivian Jackson (...
Defensive End Ta'ase Brings Unique Energy to Cyclones
Defensive End Ta'ase Brings Unique Energy to Cyclones
(Ames, IA) -- Malaki Ta'ase is one of many transfers -- 57 in total -- for the Iowa St. fo...
Former Hawkeyes Kicker Stevens Wins Starting Job in Washington
Former Hawkeyes Kicker Stevens Wins Starting Job in Washington
(Ashburn, VA) -- Former Iowa Hawkeye Kicker Drew Stevens has won the starting job with the...
Hansen, Rich & Follmann Lead Cougar Volleyball Into New Season
Hansen, Rich & Follmann Lead Cougar Volleyball Into New Season
(Anita, IA) -- CAM Volleyball was 11-21 last year and has some reasons for optimism this s...
Nine Seniors Lead Harlan Volleyball Into New Season
Nine Seniors Lead Harlan Volleyball Into New Season
(Harlan, IA) -- Harlan Volleyball is poised to turn things around -- the Cyclones are comi...
Wednesday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
Wednesday's High School Girls Tennis Schedule
Wednesday, August 19 Girls Tennis Kuemper Catholic @ Audubon Shenandoah @ Creston
Atlantic Girl's Tennis Team Defeats Denison-Schleswig in H10 Conference Tennis Match
Atlantic Girl's Tennis Team Defeats Denison-Schleswig in H10 Conference Tennis Match
(Shenandoah) The Atlantic girls' tennis team extends its record to 4-1 with an 8-1 win ove...
Former Sooner Taylor to Lead Cyclone Offensive Line
Former Sooner Taylor to Lead Cyclone Offensive Line
(Ames, IA) -- One of the most intriguing transfers to come to Iowa St. football this year ...
Bearcats Football Are Ranked in Pre-Season Top Ten
Bearcats Football Are Ranked in Pre-Season Top Ten
(Maryville, MO) -- The Northwest Missouri State University football team landed at No. 6 i...
Atlantic Football Team Developing New Defensive Backs, Kicker Depth
Atlantic Football Team Developing New Defensive Backs, Kicker Depth
(Atlantic) The Atlantic football team is in its second week of official practice. The only...
Cyclones Schneider is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Athlete of the Week
Cyclones Schneider is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Athlete of the Week
(Harlan, IA) -- Colton Schneider of Harlan had a big baseball season this summer and was n...