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Iowans Asked to Comment on Iowa's Application to the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Iowans Asked to Comment on Iowa's Application to the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks public comment on the State of Iowa's application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for an estimated $2,000,000 in FY 2025 Byr...

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Rau Leads Harlan's Distance Tradition With Big Goals This Season
Rau Leads Harlan's Distance Tradition With Big Goals This Season
(Harlan, IA) -- Harlan's Track and Field teams have had a tradition in recent years of strong long distance runners and Sophomore Ashlyn Rau is not on...



Obituaries

Gere Keith Huebner Obituary
Gere Keith Huebner Obituary
Gere Keith Huebner passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, with his loved ones by his side, following a courageous batt...
Chuck Stanley Obituary
Chuck Stanley Obituary
Chuck Stanley passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. The Lamb Fun...
Robert "Bob" Wood Obituary
Robert "Bob" Wood Obituary
Robert "Bob" Wood, a beloved husband, inspiring teacher, and cherished member of the Fort Dodge community, pas...
Steve Heckenbach Obituary
Steve Heckenbach Obituary
Steve Heckenbach, 71, of Atantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life is pending. Roland Fun...
Janice Funk Obituary
Janice Funk Obituary
Mrs. Janice Funk, age 94, a longtime resident of rural Griswold, IA, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, at Heritage...

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Youth Turkey Season Starts Saturday: Adult Gun Season Starts on Monday
Youth Turkey Season Starts Saturday: Adult Gun Season Starts on Monday
(Iowa) The youth turkey season starts tomorrow (Saturday) and runs through Sunday, followed by four shotgun seasons which begin on Monday. John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM DNR Show, says youth tur...


Iowa House Passes 25 Bills this Past Week
Iowa House Passes 25 Bills this Past Week
(Des Moines) Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore of Griswold highlighted seve...
Adair County Construction Project Starts Today on Kent Avenue
Adair County Construction Project Starts Today on Kent Avenue
(Greenfield) The Adair County Secondary Roads Department announced this morning that Kent ...
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Assault and Other Charges
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Assault and Other Charges
(Red Oak) A Villisca man faces assault charges. Montgomery County Deputies on Thursday nig...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Adair-1.01 Tori Newell reports 1.3 inches in Anita Atlantic-1.85 (KSOM-KS95 Studios) Chris...


Vision Atlantic Leaders Highlight Community Growth, Housing, and YMCA Programs
Vision Atlantic Leaders Highlight Community Growth, Housing, and YMCA Programs
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic fundraising co-chairs Deb Schuler and Dr. Bob Sharp appear in this week's segment to discuss the region's economic prospect...
Gov. Reynolds signs child care assistance for child care workers among list of bills
Gov. Reynolds signs child care assistance for child care workers among list of bills
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law HF 2514, a bill for an act makin...
Oakland Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Oakland Man Arrested on Drug Charges
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested Thomas Dean Schroder, 63, of Oakland,...
Red Oak Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash
Red Oak Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident...
Two Glenwood Residents Arrested on OWI and Other Charges
Two Glenwood Residents Arrested on OWI and Other Charges
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports two recent arrests. Madison Elaine Eling...
Thursday's Weather Announcements
Thursday's Weather Announcements
Thursday, April 9 Sports Track and Field: Koos Girls Invitational in Harlan CANCELED. Te...
Iowa West Foundation Updates Supervisors on Recent Grants and Initiatives
Iowa West Foundation Updates Supervisors on Recent Grants and Initiatives
(Council Bluffs) The Iowa West Foundation recently awarded $2.7 million in grants and init...
Iowa DOT to Host Open House on Planned Roundabout Near Shenandoah
Iowa DOT to Host Open House on Planned Roundabout Near Shenandoah
(Shenandoah) The Iowa Department of Transportation will host an open house later this mont...
Update: Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins April 20
Update: Road Closure of Iowa 2 East of Sidney Begins April 20
(Sidney) The Iowa Department of Transportation says recent rains have delayed the start da...
A "Godzilla" El Niño in the 2026 Forecast?
A "Godzilla" El Niño in the 2026 Forecast?
(NAFB) Many parts of rural America have seen some wild back-and-forth temperature swings c...
Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund Supports Kiwanis Bike Helmet Project with Annual Donation
Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund Supports Kiwanis Bike Helmet Project with Annual Donation
(Atlantic) The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund recently made their annual donation to th...
Polk County Fatality Accident
Polk County Fatality Accident
(Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatality a...
Iowa's Growing Job Market, Legislative Changes, and Child Health Rankings: A January Overview*
Iowa's Growing Job Market, Legislative Changes, and Child Health Rankings: A January Overview*
Iowa Job Market Expands in January With 6,400 New Positions (Undated) -- More Iowans are...
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Declines
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Declines
(Des Moines) Drivers across Iowa are seeing a noticeable increase at the pump this week, ...
City of Audubon Reminds Residents of the Following Lawn Mowing Requirements
City of Audubon Reminds Residents of the Following Lawn Mowing Requirements
(Audubon) Lawn mowing season is upon us, and on Wednesday, the City of Audubon posted a pu...
Atlantic School Board Approves Bowling Program Starting in 2026-27
Atlantic School Board Approves Bowling Program Starting in 2026-27
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board has approved the addition of bowling to the district'...
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
(Council Bluffs)The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to announce the appoi...
Angie Turner, CMA Receives Cass Health's ROSE Award
Angie Turner, CMA Receives Cass Health's ROSE Award
(Atlantic, Iowa) Cass Health is pleased to announce that Angie Turner, CMA, has been name...
National Home Visiting Week Announced
National Home Visiting Week Announced
(Area) Across Southwest Iowa, hundreds of families are stronger today thanks to the quiet...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has filed a lawsuit against M...
First Whitney Bank Employees Rally to Support Coworkers with Cancer Fundraiser
First Whitney Bank Employees Rally to Support Coworkers with Cancer Fundraiser
(Atlantic) Employees of First Whitney Bank in Atlantic are coming together to support two ...
Kids Explore: Backyard Biologists Event Coming to Nishna Valley Family YMCA
Kids Explore: Backyard Biologists Event Coming to Nishna Valley Family YMCA
(Atlantic) Families in the Atlantic area are invited to a morning of hands-on learning and...
Nominations Open for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in Iowa
Nominations Open for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in Iowa
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to submit their nominat...
Adair County Supervisors Set Public Hearing on 115th Street Vacation
Adair County Supervisors Set Public Hearing on 115th Street Vacation
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing to consid...
Harlan Council Sets Public Hearings, Approves Several Agenda Items
Harlan Council Sets Public Hearings, Approves Several Agenda Items
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved several items during its meeting Tuesday, includ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs foster care training measure into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs foster care training measure into law
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said a measure she signed into law Tuesday ...
Kansas Man Killed in Benton County Crash
Kansas Man Killed in Benton County Crash
(Benton Co.) A Kansas man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Benton Count...
Iowa Headlines: Library Content Bill Advances, Child Care Aid Expansion Nears Approval, Ames Police Investigate Hate Vandalism
Iowa Headlines: Library Content Bill Advances, Child Care Aid Expansion Nears Approval, Ames Police Investigate Hate Vandalism
Proposal In Iowa House Would Restrict Children From Accessing Sexually Graphic Books At Pu...
Resilient Recovery Program Shows Growth in Montgomery County, according to Six-Month Report
Resilient Recovery Program Shows Growth in Montgomery County, according to Six-Month Report
(Red Oak) In May 2025, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved up to $3,000 pe...
Cass Health Announces Low-Cost Spring Lab Draw Dates
Cass Health Announces Low-Cost Spring Lab Draw Dates
(Atlantic) Cass Health is offering low-cost lab draw appointments on April 23, 24, 25, 29,...
Tuesday's Weather Related Announcements
Tuesday's Weather Related Announcements
Tuesday, April 7 Sports Atlantic soccer games tonight have been postponed (Girls v. Missou...

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Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, April 10 Track and Field Denison Schleswig Co Ed Track Meet: Coon Rapids Bayard, Harlan, IKM Manning, Logan Magnolia, Storm Lake St. Mary's Boys, Tri Center, Underwood, Wo...


Richardson Is Back to Lead Bulldogs Girls Soccer
Richardson Is Back to Lead Bulldogs Girls Soccer
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside Girls Soccer team has started the season with a strong 5-0 win ...
Atlantic Head Archery Coach Clint Roland Stepping Down
Atlantic Head Archery Coach Clint Roland Stepping Down
(Atlantic) After 13 years at the helm, Atlantic Head Archery Coach Clint Roland has decide...
Thursday's High School Soccer Scores
Thursday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Denison Schleswig 3, Creston 0 Lewis Central 3, Glenwood 0 Boys Denison Schleswig 5,...
Huskers Men's Hoops Add Tall Sharpshooter
Huskers Men's Hoops Add Tall Sharpshooter
(Lincoln, NE) -- Nebraska men's basketball has struck early in the transfer portal, signin...
Cardinal COED Relays Cut Short Due to Inclement Weather-Results Completed are Posted Below
Cardinal COED Relays Cut Short Due to Inclement Weather-Results Completed are Posted Below
(Clarinda) The Cardinals COED Relays in Clarinda were shortened Thursday evening due to adverse weather conditions, with officials canceling the remai...
Golf Results: Wheeler Boys Win Opener; Kjergaard Wins Medal
Golf Results: Wheeler Boys Win Opener; Kjergaard Wins Medal
(Audubon, IA) -- Audubon hosted a boys triangular and girls dual in golf on a rainy Thursd...
Atlantic Boys' Golf Team Wins Opener at Jester Park
Atlantic Boys' Golf Team Wins Opener at Jester Park
(Des Moines) The Atlantic Boys' Golf Team is off to a good start. The Trojans captured the...
Drake Relays Adds Pole Vault Stars Kendricks, Morris to Hall of Fame
Drake Relays Adds Pole Vault Stars Kendricks, Morris to Hall of Fame
(Des Moines, IA) - Two-time Olympian Sam Kendricks will be inducted into the 2025 Drake Re...
Golf Results From Wednesday: Sidney Cowgirl Invitational
Golf Results From Wednesday: Sidney Cowgirl Invitational
Team Standings 1) Treynor 410 2) Mount Ayr 434 3) Sidney 468 4) CAM 474 5) Glenwood 503 6)...
Petersen Expects Improvement From Spartans Boys Golf Team
Petersen Expects Improvement From Spartans Boys Golf Team
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Exira EHK Boys Golf is just like every other team -- waiting for the wea...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, April 9 Track and Field Clarinda Co Ed Meet: Atlantic Boys, Bedford, Clarinda, ...
Chargers Girls Golf Already Have One Win Under Their Belt
Chargers Girls Golf Already Have One Win Under Their Belt
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC Girls Golf Head Coach William Shull is expecting big things ...
Applegate Embraces Challenge as Bulldog Boys Soccer Starts Fresh
Applegate Embraces Challenge as Bulldog Boys Soccer Starts Fresh
(Oakland, IA) -- The Riverside boys soccer team is in a rebuilding year. New Head Coach T...
Track Results: Underwood's Hull Posts Fast Time in 400 Hurdles
Track Results: Underwood's Hull Posts Fast Time in 400 Hurdles
(Sgt. Bluff, IA) -- Sergeant Bluff hosted the Warrior Relays on Saturday with 10 teams mos...
Huskers Büyüktuncel to Enter Transfer Portal
Huskers Büyüktuncel to Enter Transfer Portal
(Lincoln, NE) -- Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel is entering the transfer portal. ...
Drake Relays High School Tracker; Interview With Director Boldon
Drake Relays High School Tracker; Interview With Director Boldon
(Area) -- The deadline to qualify for high school athletes for the 2026 Drake Relays is Th...
World-Class Runners Set for Grand Blue Mile in Drake Relays
World-Class Runners Set for Grand Blue Mile in Drake Relays
(Des Moines, IA) - Some of the world's top distance runners are heading back to Iowa's cap...
McCready, Perkins Headline Talented Bulldog Golf Teams
McCready, Perkins Headline Talented Bulldog Golf Teams
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside Golf teams are like everybody else -- waiting on the weather so...
Atlantic Boy's Tennis Team Prepares for Home Meet Against Creston
Atlantic Boy's Tennis Team Prepares for Home Meet Against Creston
(Atlantic) The lineup is set for the Atlantic Tennis team's home meet of the season agains...
Seniors Lead Large Wheelers Boys Golf Squad
Seniors Lead Large Wheelers Boys Golf Squad
(Audubon, IA) -- There is no shortage of golfers on the Audubon Boys team -- new head Coac...
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, April 8 Track and Field Co Ed Warrior Relays @ Sergeant Bluff: Bishop Heelan, ...
New ISU RB Pettaway Could Be Starter This Season
New ISU RB Pettaway Could Be Starter This Season
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa St.'s football team will have a lot of new faces at many positions -- r...
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Soccer Riverside 5, Denison Schleswig 0 East Sac County 4, Logan Magnolia 1 Panorama...
Atlantic Girls' Golf Team Set for Competitive Season, Awaiting Weather Approval
Atlantic Girls' Golf Team Set for Competitive Season, Awaiting Weather Approval
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' golf lineup is in place; now they are waiting for the weath...
AHSTW Golf: Boys Deep, Girls Rebuild as Season Finally Nears
AHSTW Golf: Boys Deep, Girls Rebuild as Season Finally Nears
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW Golf Head Coach Aaron Allspach says it has been an odd start to the s...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday, April 7 Track and Field Lenox Co-Ed Meet, POSTPONED TO 4/14. Schedule to compete...
Willrich Embraces Leadership Role Amid ISU Football Overhaul
Willrich Embraces Leadership Role Amid ISU Football Overhaul
(Ames, IA) -- This might be the most important spring practice in the history of Iowa St. ...
Low Numbers, High Hopes for Audubon Girls Golf Duo
Low Numbers, High Hopes for Audubon Girls Golf Duo
(Audubon, IA) -- There will not be any team scores for Audubon girls golf this spring -- t...
Monday's Soccer Scores
Monday's Soccer Scores
Girls Soccer Glenwood 10, Atlantic 0 St. Albert 10, Harlan 1 Underwood 2, Missouri Valley ...
Otzelberger Hires Old Assistant as New Assistant at ISU
Otzelberger Hires Old Assistant as New Assistant at ISU
(Ames, IA) - Iowa State head men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the hir...
Atlantic High School Archery Competitor Hank Roberts Awarded KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week.
Atlantic High School Archery Competitor Hank Roberts Awarded KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week.
(Atlantic) Hank Roberts wrapped up his archery career at the State Archery Tournament on M...
Atlantic H.S. Swimmer Hunter Quist Announces His Plans to Swim at the Next Level
Atlantic H.S. Swimmer Hunter Quist Announces His Plans to Swim at the Next Level
(Atlantic) One year ago, Atlantic High School senior Hunter Quist set out to reach a goal ...
Fenner Makes Switch For Bulldogs Boys Track and Field
Fenner Makes Switch For Bulldogs Boys Track and Field
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside Boys Track and Field will be back in action tonight. The Bulld...
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday, April 6 Track and Field Glenwood Boys Ram Relays: Atlantic, Carroll, CBTJ, CBAL, ...
Atlantic's 12-Year-Old Swimming Sensation: Brody Frederiksen Makes Waves at State and Regional Levels
Atlantic's 12-Year-Old Swimming Sensation: Brody Frederiksen Makes Waves at State and Regional Levels
(Atlantic) A state champion swimmer for the Atlantic Nishna Valley Family YMCA Flying Shar...