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Reminder: Atlantic School District Special Election is Tuesday Mandy Billings - 55m ago
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District special election will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Election Day Voting Pre-registered voters must...

Updated: Fremont County Sheriff's Office Releases Identity of Victim in Bartlett Industrial Accident Tom Robinson - 1h ago
(Bartlett, Iowa) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is formally releasing the identity of the individual who lost his life in an industrial accident on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The victim has been i...

Severe Weather is Possible Tonight and Tuesday

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service is reporting a marginal risk for severe storms late tonigh...

Tom Robinson 2h ago

Creston Police Weekend Arrests: Burglary, Drug Charges and Driving Violations

(Creston) The Creston Police Department reported four arrests over the weekend. The arrests range fr...

Tom Robinson 3h ago

Girls Gettin' Out Returns to Atlantic April 10-11

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the return of Girls Gettin' Out, ha...

Tom Robinson 5h ago

Atlantic's New Park and Recreation Director Looking Forward to Her New Role

(Atlantic) On March 18, the Atlantic City Council approved the hiring of Maggie Robinson as the new ...

Tom Robinson 6h ago

State News "Iowa Faces Shifts: Small-Town Papers Close, Troops Return, Tech Booms, Protests Rise, and Flood Risks Loom"

Some Small-Town Iowa Newspapers in Limbo After Mid-America Publishing Stops Publication This Week (I...

Tom Robinson 7h ago

April 4 Spring Celebration Farmers Market Vendor Lineup Tom Robinson - 7h ago
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park's annual Spring Celebration Market will be held this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA at 1100 Maple Street in Atlantic. This yea...

Audubon County Road Construction, and Bridge Replacement Projects Start This Week

Tom Robinson 8h ago

Tax Tips for Equipment Trades

Tom Robinson 8h ago

Reminder: Highway 148 Bridge Over I-80 North of Anita to Close Today

Tom Robinson 8h ago

Fire Near Bronson Destroys Homes, Sheds, Vehicles, and Equipment

Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2026

Fraudulent Text Messages Target Recipients With False Claims of Unpaid Traffic Violations or Tolls

Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2026

Grassley Looking to Improve Govt Efficiency

Chris Varney Mar 29, 2026

Cold Springs Bass Stocking Complete

Tom Robinson Mar 29, 2026

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Up Slightly

Mandy Billings Mar 29, 2026

El Nino Event Forecast

Tom Robinson Mar 28, 2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80 During March 15 Blizzard Claims One Life

Tom Robinson Mar 28, 2026

Griswold School Board Explores Four-Day School Week with Staff Survey

Tom Robinson Mar 28, 2026

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today

Tom Robinson Mar 28, 2026

RFA Welcomes 2026-27 RFS Volume Obligations

Tom Robinson Mar 27, 2026

Iowa House Passes: Iowa Education Legislation: Teacher Prep, Firefighter Training, and TAG Reform

Tom Robinson Mar 27, 2026

Dr. Elaine Berry Receives Humanitarian Award

Tom Robinson Mar 27, 2026

Atlantic School Board Faces Changes Following Resignation

Tom Robinson Mar 27, 2026

CAM School Board to hold Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy Monday Night

Mandy Billings Mar 27, 2026

Montgomery County Man Faces Harassment Charges

Tom Robinson Mar 27, 2026

U.S. Senate Candidate Carlin Believes More Free Market Participation Will Lower Health Care Costs

Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026

Chamber Ambassadors Honor Dianna Williams on Retirement from Child Development Center

Mandy Billings Mar 26, 2026

Cash Grain March 27, 2026

Cash Grain March 26, 2026

Cash Grain March 25, 2026

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

More than just honey: Beekeeping could offer a side income on the family farm

(Iowa Capital Dispatch) While most apiarists start beekeeping as a hobby, the practice could offer s...

What Next for Year-Round E15?

(NAFB) A recent bill introduced to advance year-round access to E15 fuel in all 50 states failed in ...

Jacobson Leaves Panthers for Aggies Job Chris Varney - 20m ago
(Cedar Falls, IA) --- Ben Jacobson, the winningest coach in the history of the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball program announced on Monday his departure from the Panther program to accept...

Lila Wiederstein Awarded the KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week Tom Robinson - 5h ago
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Lila Wiederstein is this week's KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week following her performances at the Northwest Missouri High School Kick-off indoor meet, an...

Harlan Boys Track Eye Big Season Behind Speed and Distance Talent

(Harlan, IA) -- There is reason to be optimistic for the Harlan Boys Track and F...

Chris Varney 7h ago

Monday's High School Sports Schedule

Monday, March 30 Track and Field Audubon Girls Early Bird Meet: AHSTW, Ar-We-Va...

Chris Varney 7h ago

Atlantic High School Archers Finished 12th in 3D and 13th in Bullseye at State Archery Tournament

(Atlantic) The 2026 High School and Middle School State Archery Tournament wrapp...

Tom Robinson 16h ago

Multiple Cyclone Players To Return; Momcilovic Undecided

(Ames, IA) -- Four players from Iowa St. have committed to return to Ames next s...

Chris Varney 18h ago

High Jump Depth Powers Timberwolves Boys Track

(Corning, IA) -- Southwest Valley Boys Track and Field has had a strong history ...

Chris Varney Mar 29, 2026

Trojan Alum Becker First at the Line for Red Wolves Track

(Starkville, MS) -- Atlantic Alum Craig Alan Becker tasted victory for Arkansas ...

Chris Varney Mar 29, 2026

Illini Ends Hawkeyes March Madness Cinderella Run Chris Varney - Mar 29, 2026
(Houston, TX) -- Iowa's incredible NCAA Tournament ended in the Elite Eight as conference rival Illinois advanced to the Final Four in a 71-59 win on Saturday night. In the end, the Illini had too muc...