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Trojans Travel to Red Oak for Key Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Clash TonightCass County Sheriff's Office Reports Drug Arrest and Probation Violation Arrest4th of July Fast Approaching: DNR Shares Water Safety TipsSWITA Scheduler Tracy Clark Named Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the YearOil, Fuel Prices Continue To DropIowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity ConcernsAHSTW Baseball Wins Five of Last Six, Wraps Up Conference Schedule Hosting Tri-Center TonightPublic Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby CountyThursday's High School Sports Schedule
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Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Drug Arrest and Probation Violation Arrest
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Drug Arrest and Probation Violation Arrest
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported two recent arrests, including a Waterloo man on multiple drug-related charges and an Atlantic man on a probation violation warrant. Donald Keith Mintey, 52, of Waterloo, was arrested on June 19th o...
4th of July Fast Approaching: DNR Shares Water Safety Tips
4th of July Fast Approaching: DNR Shares Water Safety Tips
(Lewis) - With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, many people are expected to spend time on area lakes and rivers. According to Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen, boaters should ensure there is a life jacket ...
SWITA Scheduler Tracy Clark Named Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the Year
SWITA Scheduler Tracy Clark Named Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the Year
(Altoona) Southwest Iowa Transit Agency's Tracy Clark was recently selected as the Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the Year by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA). Clark received her award and was recognized at IPTA's Annual Conference and Awards a...

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Trojans Travel to Red Oak for Key Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Clash Tonight
Trojans Travel to Red Oak for Key Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Clash Tonight
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Red Oak matchup tonight in a Hawkeye Ten Conference baseball game at Red Oak. The Trojans split with St. Albert on Monday falling short in the first game 6-3 and came back in the nightcap and won 10-2. The Trojans exploded for...
AHSTW Baseball Wins Five of Last Six, Wraps Up Conference Schedule Hosting Tri-Center Tonight
AHSTW Baseball Wins Five of Last Six, Wraps Up Conference Schedule Hosting Tri-Center Tonight
(Avoca, IA) -- The AHSTW Vikings wrap up their conference schedule tonight against Tri-Center after winning five of their last six games. The winning spree starting in Tabor where the Vikings had a 17-5 statement non-conference victory over the Fremo...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, June 25 Baseball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ Red Oak Clarinda @ Creston Harlan @ Kuemper Catholic Glenwood @ Shenandoah Non Conference CAM @ Audubon Des Moines East @ Lewis Central DH Corner Conference Baseball Tournament Bedford, East Mills, Es...





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Jamie Faga Obituary
Jamie Faga Obituary
Jamie Andrew Faga was born on April 5, 1973, at Audubon County Hospital, and he died on June 22, 2026, at his family farm in Exira. His parents were Connie Ray ...
Edward Goeser Obituary
Edward Goeser Obituary
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Goeser of Harlan, IA; children, Tom (Margaret) of Manilla, IA and Tonya Goeser of Harlan, IA; 3 grand...


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Cash Grain June 24, 2026
Cash Grain June 24, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.69 October Corn - 3.90 June Beans - 10.69 October Beans - 10.70 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.03 Oct...
Cash Grain June 23, 2026
Cash Grain June 23, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.72 October Corn - 3.92 June Beans - 10.77 October Beans - 10.77 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.06 Oct...
Cash Grain June 22, 2026
Cash Grain June 22, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.73 October Corn - 3.94 June Beans - 10.76 October Beans - 10.76 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.08 Oct...
Trade Vs. Aid Questions Continue at Senate Ag Hearing
Trade Vs. Aid Questions Continue at Senate Ag Hearing
(NAFB) It's an issue that keeps coming up, including at a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing-the disconnect between tariffs to open markets and continued ad hoc...

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Oil, Fuel Prices Continue To Drop
Oil, Fuel Prices Continue To Drop
(NAFB) The path to peace between the U.S. and Iran has been a bumpy road. But despite that, oil investors are still feeling pretty good about how things are looking in the Middle East. Earlier this we...


Iowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity Concerns
Iowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity Concerns
Libertarian Candidate for Governor Files Petition (Des Moines, IA) -- The Libertarian Part...
Public Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby County
Public Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby County
(Avoca) Regional Water Rural Water Association, based in Avoca, is concerned about a petit...
Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response
Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response
(Cass County) Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded to a large shop f...
Park Advisory Commission Presented with Donations for 2nd Annual Freedom Festival
Park Advisory Commission Presented with Donations for 2nd Annual Freedom Festival
(Atlantic) Ali Pieken from the Atlantic Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, and Chair...


Produce in the Park invites volunteers to address healthy food needs
Produce in the Park invites volunteers to address healthy food needs
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is looking for volunteers to help encourage healthy eating by serving as Fresh Produce Samplers or Guest Chefs during t...


Pottawattamie County Board Authorizes Design Phase for Jail Improvement Project
Pottawattamie County Board Authorizes Design Phase for Jail Improvement Project
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forw...
Adair County Supervisors Review Shared Public Health Agreement
Adair County Supervisors Review Shared Public Health Agreement
(Adair Co.) Jotham Arber presented information to the Adair County Board of Supervisors We...
Iowa Gasoline Prices Drop 12 Cents as Crude Oil Declines
Iowa Gasoline Prices Drop 12 Cents as Crude Oil Declines
(Des Moines) Gasoline prices in Iowa dropped sharply over the past week, while diesel pric...
Red Oak Man Arrested on Burglary Warrant
Red Oak Man Arrested on Burglary Warrant
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested Zachary Allen Reese, 19, of Red Oak, in t...
State News: Trial Dates Set for Two Iowa City Shooting Suspects
State News: Trial Dates Set for Two Iowa City Shooting Suspects
(Iowa City, IA) -- Trial dates are set for two teens accused in a mass shooting that injur...
Red Oak Approves EMS Agreements with Five Communities
Red Oak Approves EMS Agreements with Five Communities
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council approved Resolution 2026-56, authorizing five 28E agree...
Adams County Remembers, A Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
Adams County Remembers, A Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Historic Preservation Commission will host Adams County Remem...
SWITA named Iowa DOT Regional Transit System of the Year for Fourth Straight Year
SWITA named Iowa DOT Regional Transit System of the Year for Fourth Straight Year
(Altoona) Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA), operated by Southwest Iowa Planning Counc...
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Wild Wayne's Fireworks
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Wild Wayne's Fireworks
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Wild Wayne's Firework...
Iconic Pepsi Clock to Be Recreated in Butter
Iconic Pepsi Clock to Be Recreated in Butter
(Des Moines, IA ) -- The butter cow is one of the favorites at the Iowa State Fair, and...

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Timberwolves Rally for Dominant 15-4 Win Over Lamoni
Timberwolves Rally for Dominant 15-4 Win Over Lamoni
(Corning) The Southwest Valley Timberwolves bounced back into the win column Monday night with a 15-4 victory over Lamoni on the road. The Timberwolves overcame a rough start after...


Trojans Dominate Shenandoah with 10-0 Victory in Four Innings
Trojans Dominate Shenandoah with 10-0 Victory in Four Innings
(Atlantic) Atlantic's high-powered offense and dominant performance in the circle from Bry...
Wednesday, June 24. Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Wednesday, June 24. Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Wednesday, June 24 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 10 Shenandoah, 0 Rolling Valley Glidden R...
Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) released its fifth softbal...
ACGC Baseball Carries 2-Game Win Streak Heading into Double Header Versus Earlham
ACGC Baseball Carries 2-Game Win Streak Heading into Double Header Versus Earlham
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Things are looking up for the Chargers' baseball squad, taking two...


Atlantic Hosts Shenandoah in Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball Action Tonight
Atlantic Hosts Shenandoah in Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball Action Tonight
(Atlantic) Atlantic's undefeated Hawkeye Ten Conference record is on the line when they host Shenandoah in a makeup game tonight. The Trojans take a 1...


IHSAA Releases Class 1A and 2A Substate Baseball Assignments
IHSAA Releases Class 1A and 2A Substate Baseball Assignments
(Boone) Baseball district and substate brackets for the 2026 postseason are now available ...
West Powers Missouri Valley Past Exira/EHK/Audubon with Two-Homer Performance
West Powers Missouri Valley Past Exira/EHK/Audubon with Two-Homer Performance
(Missouri Valley) Missouri Valley topped Exira/EHK/Audubon 3-1 in a softball game between ...
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, June 24 Softball Hawkeye Ten Shenandoah @ Atlantic Rolling Valley Glidden Ralst...
Trojans Stay Undefeated in Conference Play with a 10-5 Victory Over Clarinda
Trojans Stay Undefeated in Conference Play with a 10-5 Victory Over Clarinda
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team remains undefeated in the Hawkeye Ten Conference sta...
Riverside Bulldogs Hold Off Scrappy Lady Vikes Offense 8-7
Riverside Bulldogs Hold Off Scrappy Lady Vikes Offense 8-7
(Oakland, IA) -- Despite some scrappy offense from the AHSTW Lady Vikes, the Riverside Bul...
CAM Builds Early Lead, Holds Off Grand View Christian in High School Baseball
CAM Builds Early Lead, Holds Off Grand View Christian in High School Baseball
(Des Moines) CAM erupted for five runs in the top of the first inning and never relinquis...
Tuesday's Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Tuesday's Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 10 Clarinda, 5 Creston 11 Shenandoah, 0 St. Albert 9 Denison...
AHSTW Lady Vikes Look to Carry Momentum into Riverside Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
AHSTW Lady Vikes Look to Carry Momentum into Riverside Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
(Oakland, IA) -- The Lady Vikes saw success at home last night in a statement victory over...
Sooners Claim Third College World Series Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar Heels
Sooners Claim Third College World Series Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar Heels
(Omaha) Oklahoma captured its third Men's College World Series national championship Monda...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday, June 23 Softball Hawkeye Ten Clarinda @ Atlantic; Coverage on KS 95.7 FM and West...