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Update: Severe Storms Likely to Impact Iowa: High Winds and Hail Expected
Update: Severe Storms Likely to Impact Iowa: High Winds and Hail Expected
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms over much of Iowa today. Forecasters say scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin in the morning and continue into the early afternoon, w...

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Woodbine's Blum Committed to Playing Football With Nittany Lions
Woodbine's Blum Committed to Playing Football With Nittany Lions
(Woodbine, IA) -- Landon Blum, the star wide receiver and basketball player for Woodbine has announced he will be playing football in the Big Ten at P...





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Keli Hansen Obituary
Keli Hansen Obituary
Full obituary pending. She is survived by children, Julisa (Jeff) Novotny, Jeanna Leistad, and Adam (Molly) Fitzpatrick; 4 grandchildren; Devaney Novotny, Miles...
Charles Namanny Obituary
Charles Namanny Obituary
Charles Namanny, 85, of Lewis, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Caring Acres, Anita, Iowa. Charles is survived by his nephews; Kreig (Naomi) Namanny of ...

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Cash Grain April 22, 2026
Cash Grain April 22, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.37 April Beans - 10.99 October Beans - 10.86 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.3...
Cash Grain April 21, 2026
Cash Grain April 21, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.37 April Beans - 11.09 October Beans - 10.96 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.3...
USDA Reports Steady Progress in Corn and Soybean Planting Amid Weather Challenges
USDA Reports Steady Progress in Corn and Soybean Planting Amid Weather Challenges
(Washington, D.C.) The USDA's weekly crop progress report showed corn and soybean planting progress is steady to ahead of normal. According to the report, corn ...
Cash Grain April 20, 2026
Cash Grain April 20, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.13 October Corn - 4.34 April Beans - 11.01 October Beans - 10.88 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.13 October Corn - 4.3...

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Atlantic's Lauren Comes Elected Southwest Vice President at 2026 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference
Atlantic's Lauren Comes Elected Southwest Vice President at 2026 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference
(Atlantic) Atlantic FFA member Lauren Comes was elected as the Southwest Iowa State Vice-President at the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held at Iowa State University. Comes had to complete an applica...


Pottawattamie County Proclaims April 19-25 as National Library Week
Pottawattamie County Proclaims April 19-25 as National Library Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on...
Man Arrested in Nebraska After Council Bluffs Stabbing, Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Man Arrested in Nebraska After Council Bluffs Stabbing, Faces Attempted Murder Charge
(Council Bluffs) A 27-year-old man is in custody following an early morning stabbing in Co...
Atlantic School Board Approves FY27 Tax Rates and Other Items
Atlantic School Board Approves FY27 Tax Rates and Other Items
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board held its second public hearing on the FY27 budget Wed...
Iowa City Police provide update, announce charges in April 19 shooting investigation
Iowa City Police provide update, announce charges in April 19 shooting investigation
(Iowa City) In the days and hours following the Sunday, April 19, 2026, shooting, Iowa Cit...


EMS Service Headlines Montgomery County Supervisor's Meeting
EMS Service Headlines Montgomery County Supervisor's Meeting
(Red Oak) Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter told the Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting that emergency medical services (EMS) in the count...
Harlan Municipal Utilities Provides Update on Reverse Osmosis System Incident
Harlan Municipal Utilities Provides Update on Reverse Osmosis System Incident
(Harlan) Harlan Municipal Utilities (HMU) is providing an update regarding a recent operat...
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim April 22 as Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim April 22 as Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday signed a proc...
Fuel Price Volatility Remains As U.S. and Iran Return To Negotiations
Fuel Price Volatility Remains As U.S. and Iran Return To Negotiations
(NAFB) For the duration of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, oil prices have been on a roller...
Tree Vouchers Available
Tree Vouchers Available
(Atlantic) Atlantic Trees Forever announces that spring tree vouchers are available beginn...
Adair County Supervisors Vote 3-2 to Vacate Portion of 115th Street Near Stuart
Adair County Supervisors Vote 3-2 to Vacate Portion of 115th Street Near Stuart
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution this morning to va...
Major Closure Planned for P28, Wagon Road in Guthrie County
Major Closure Planned for P28, Wagon Road in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County is getting ready for a construction project this su...
Two Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Adams County
Two Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Adams County
(Adams Co.) Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Adams Cou...
Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault Charges
Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police were dispatched to the 200 block of East Corning Street early thi...
YMCA Invites Community to Help Shape the Future at "Blueprint for the Next Chapter" Forum
YMCA Invites Community to Help Shape the Future at "Blueprint for the Next Chapter" Forum
(Atlantic) Dan Haynes, Executive Director of the Nishna Valley YMCA, announced that they a...
State News: Lawmakers Pass Foster Bill, Property Tax Talks, and School Funding Fight
State News: Lawmakers Pass Foster Bill, Property Tax Talks, and School Funding Fight
145 Iowa National Guard Soldiers Are Back Home (Iowa) -- More Iowa National Guard soldie...

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Bulldogs Win Griswold Meet Behind Singleton; Fenner Set for Drake Relays Today
Bulldogs Win Griswold Meet Behind Singleton; Fenner Set for Drake Relays Today
(Oakland, IA) -- The Riverside Girls Track and Field team competed at a small meet on Tuesday at Griswold -- the Bulldogs did not have a full team with some schedule conflicts but ...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, April 23 Track and Field Drake Relays 2:30 pm: Boys Discus; Morgan Cooley, East...
Culp's Changes Paying Dividends Earlier Than Expected For Harlan Boys Soccer
Culp's Changes Paying Dividends Earlier Than Expected For Harlan Boys Soccer
(Harlan, IA) -- The Harlan Boys Soccer team is off to a solid start -- going 3-2-1 in thei...
Atlantic Girls Roll to Lewis Central Title Behind Record 4x100, Surge of PRs
Atlantic Girls Roll to Lewis Central Title Behind Record 4x100, Surge of PRs
(Atlantic) Atlantic's girls track team left no doubt, winning the meet championship on Tue...
Thompson Dominates Decathlon After Day One at Drake Relays
Thompson Dominates Decathlon After Day One at Drake Relays
(Des Moines, IAO - Drew Thompson and former winner Shaina Burns are the leaders after the ...


IGHSAU Soccer Rankings
IGHSAU Soccer Rankings
2026 THIRD Iowa Girls High School Soccer Rankings Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Wednesday, April 22, 2...


Former Hawkeyes Find New Homes in Transfer Portal
Former Hawkeyes Find New Homes in Transfer Portal
Alvaro Folgueiras has found a new team to play for his senior season and so as former Hawk...
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Missouri Valley 5, Riverside 3. Bulldogs: Halle Goodman 1 Goal, 1 Assist; Bailey R...
Griswold/Stanton Track Results: Bulldogs Win Both Boys and Girls
Griswold/Stanton Track Results: Bulldogs Win Both Boys and Girls
(Griswold, IA) -- The Griswold/Stanton Relays were postponed until Tuesday night and there...
Atlantic Girl's Win the Team Title at the Lewis Central C0-ED Trackmeet
Atlantic Girl's Win the Team Title at the Lewis Central C0-ED Trackmeet
(Council Bluffs) The Atlantic girls track team captured the team title Tuesday at the Lewi...
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Southwest Valley 6, Audubon 3 Singles #1 -- Carson Matthews, Audubon defeat Brody Sparks, ...
Tuesday's High School Golf Results
Tuesday's High School Golf Results
Golf Results for Underwood v. Audubon; Griswold v. AHSTW; Riverside v. Missouri Valley; IK...
Lewis Central Boys Win Team Title at Home Meet: Atlantic Second
Lewis Central Boys Win Team Title at Home Meet: Atlantic Second
(Council Bluffs) Lewis Central defended its home track Tuesday at the Lewis Central Co-Ed ...
CAM Classic Track Results: Keely Jumps 6 Feet 9 Inches; Plenty of Top Performances
CAM Classic Track Results: Keely Jumps 6 Feet 9 Inches; Plenty of Top Performances
(Atlantic, IA) -- It was a gorgeous Tuesday night for track and field as CAM hosted their ...
Denison-Schleswig Tops Atlantic 9-0 in Boy's Tennis
Denison-Schleswig Tops Atlantic 9-0 in Boy's Tennis
(Denison) Denison-Schleswig swept Atlantic in a boy's dual on Tuesday at Denison. The resu...
Atlantic Defeats Denison-Schleswig at Majestic Hills in Boy's Golf
Atlantic Defeats Denison-Schleswig at Majestic Hills in Boy's Golf
(Denison) The Atlantic boy's golf team shot an impressive eight over par 146, and defeated...