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Pacific Junction Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Pacific Junction Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
(Mills Co.) A Pacific Junction man was arrested for Attempted Murder and other charges. According to court records, charges of Attempted Murder, Assault While Participating in a Felony and Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon were filed on May 8th an...

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Class 1A State Track Results -- Thursday, Day One
Class 1A State Track Results -- Thursday, Day One
(Des Moines, IA) -- Here is the running results of Class 1A State Track and Field Meet. This page will be updated throughout the day Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims -- Top 8 Qualify for Saturday's Finals 1) Fremont Mills 1:05.72 8) Stanton 1:10.02...

2026 Senior Salute

Senior Salute - Liliana Johnson
Senior Salute - Liliana Johnson
Senior Name (First and Last) Liliana Johnson How the last name is pronounced... First name Lily-auna Last name Johnson Parents Jim & Melissa Johnson Siblings Aly Broc...
Senior Salute - Kolbe Klindt
Senior Salute - Kolbe Klindt
Senior Name (First and Last) Kolbe Klindt Parents Erik and Ashley Klindt Siblings Addisyn Klindt School Griswold Community School Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies...
Senior Salute - Hudson McLaren
Senior Salute - Hudson McLaren
Senior Name (First and Last) Hudson McLaren Parents Darby and Mary McLaren Siblings Peyton and Madison McLaren School Atlantic High School Extracurricular Activities &...





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Janet Sorensen Obituary
Janet Sorensen Obituary
Mrs. Janet L. Sorensen, age 83, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her residence in Audubon, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Sally Nairn Obituary
Sally Nairn Obituary
Memorial service for 79 year old Sally Nairn of Harlan will be held on Monday, June 1st at 10 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Visitation will be h...


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Cash Grain May 20, 2026
Cash Grain May 20, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey May Corn - 4.26 October Corn - 4.44 May Beans - 11.40 October Beans - 11.28 SIRE - Council Bluffs May Corn - 4.52 Octobe...
Cash Grain May 19, 2026
Cash Grain May 19, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey May Corn - 4.35 October Corn - 4.53 May Beans - 11.49 October Beans - 11.38 SIRE - Council Bluffs May Corn - 4.61 Octobe...
Cash Grain May 18, 2026
Cash Grain May 18, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair May Corn - 4.37 October Corn - 4.53 May Beans - 11.53 October Beans - 11.36 Landus Coop - Atlantic May Corn - 4.37 October Corn - 4.53 May ...
Cash Grain May 15, 2026
Cash Grain May 15, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair May Corn - 4.11 October Corn - 4.36 May Beans - 11.17 October Beans - 11.06 Landus Coop - Atlantic May Corn - 4.11 October Corn - 4.36 May ...

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BNSF Railroad crossings in Adams County to close for rehab
BNSF Railroad crossings in Adams County to close for rehab
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says BNSF Railroad will be closing crossings for rehab starting today, May 21, and will be closed until Wednesday, May 27. The crossings that will be clo...


The Wall That Heals to Open Friday in Pottawattamie County; Volunteers Still Needed for Weekend Shifts
The Wall That Heals to Open Friday in Pottawattamie County; Volunteers Still Needed for Weekend Shifts
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Vete...
Nunn Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Housing Package
Nunn Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Housing Package
(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the bipartisan 21...
State News: School Threat, Drug Indictment, Health Legislation, and Child Abuse Cases
State News: School Threat, Drug Indictment, Health Legislation, and Child Abuse Cases
Student Taken Into Custody After School Threat (West Des Moines, IA) -- A student was take...
Atlantic Police Department Honored with Leadership in Community Policing Award
Atlantic Police Department Honored with Leadership in Community Policing Award
(Coralville, Iowa) The Atlantic Police Department receives a high honor. On Wednesday nigh...


The Atlantic City Council Approves Support for Participation in C.A.T. Grant Application
The Atlantic City Council Approves Support for Participation in C.A.T. Grant Application
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday night passed Resolution #31-26 that expresses the City Council's support for the YMCA Community Deve...


Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Dates for July 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Dates for July 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday discussed and approved the dates for leg...
Atlantic Public Library to Host NASA Moon Mission Presentation
Atlantic Public Library to Host NASA Moon Mission Presentation
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Public Library will host a remote live event on Tuesday, May 26, a...
Iowa Gas Prices Rise 9 Cents as Crude Oil Prices Show Mixed Movement; Diesel Edges Lower
Iowa Gas Prices Rise 9 Cents as Crude Oil Prices Show Mixed Movement; Diesel Edges Lower
(Des Moines) Iowa motorists are paying more at the pump this week as gasoline prices conti...
GOP gubernatorial candidates debate legal immigration, cancer prevention
GOP gubernatorial candidates debate legal immigration, cancer prevention
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) As Republicans running for Iowa governor took the stage for anothe...
Farmland Value Expectations Closely Tied to Capital Investments
Farmland Value Expectations Closely Tied to Capital Investments
(NAFB) The recent Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a clear divide i...
Adair County Supervisors Plan June Appointment for New Auditor
Adair County Supervisors Plan June Appointment for New Auditor
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors discussed the appointment of a County Au...
Nunn Optimistic Senate Will Pass Year-Round E15 Legislation
Nunn Optimistic Senate Will Pass Year-Round E15 Legislation
(Washington, D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, is opti...
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 17-23 as EMS Week
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 17-23 as EMS Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on...
Stay Food Safe to Start the Summer Grilling Season
Stay Food Safe to Start the Summer Grilling Season
(NAFB) The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USD...
After Wildfires, Nebraska Faces Tornadoes: Farmers and Volunteers Unite in the Face of Adversity
After Wildfires, Nebraska Faces Tornadoes: Farmers and Volunteers Unite in the Face of Adversity
(Nebraska) A state that's already battled historic wildfires has now seen tornadoes roll t...

Local Sports

Class 4A State Track Results -- Thursday, Day One
Class 4A State Track Results -- Thursday, Day One
This page will update throughout the day Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relays Prelims -- Top 8 to Saturday's Finals New state meet record for Valley; broke their own mark from last year (1:...


Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, May 21 Track & Field State Co-Ed Track Meet Day One: Hourly Reports on KSOM...
Wednesday's High School Baseball Scores
Wednesday's High School Baseball Scores
Lewis Central 10, St. Albert 0 AC/GC 10, Griswold 0. Chargers: Blaize Dorsey 5 IP, 2 Hit...
Class 1A Boys Golf District Final Results: Woodbine Advances to State; Thompson Going For Three Peat
Class 1A Boys Golf District Final Results: Woodbine Advances to State; Thompson Going For Three Peat
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- Woodbine finished in 2nd place in the Class 1A District golf meet ...
Gilbert, and Des Moines-Christian Advance to the Class 3A State Girls' Golf Tournament: Atlantic, Third
Gilbert, and Des Moines-Christian Advance to the Class 3A State Girls' Golf Tournament: Atlantic, Third
(Atlantic) The Gilbert girls' golf team delivered an outstanding performance at the Class ...


Class 2A Girls Regional Golf Results: Cardinals Rasmussen & Weinreich Advance
Class 2A Girls Regional Golf Results: Cardinals Rasmussen & Weinreich Advance
(State Center, IA) -- Taylor Rasmussen and Addy Weinreich of Clarinda had the two lowest rounds in the Class 2A Regional golf tournament on Wednesday ...


Way Becomes First Ever State Golfer From Tri Center
Way Becomes First Ever State Golfer From Tri Center
(Anita, IA) -- Cameron Way will soon know the way to the state golf tournament. The Sopho...
Wednesday's Boys Tennis Team Substate Results
Wednesday's Boys Tennis Team Substate Results
Class 1A Substate 3 @ Boone Boone 5, Atlantic 0 Ballard 5, Denison Schleswig 1 Substate 1 ...
Chargers Softball Hoping Youth Movement Will Lead Team to Improvement
Chargers Softball Hoping Youth Movement Will Lead Team to Improvement
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC Softball went through a rough season last year with just two...
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, May 20 Girls Golf Regional Finals Top Two Teams Advance to State Top Six Indivi...
Kale Jensen's Walk-Off Double Seals the Win for Atlantic Over West Central Valley
Kale Jensen's Walk-Off Double Seals the Win for Atlantic Over West Central Valley
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Kale Jensen delivered in a clutch moment for the Trojans in Tue...
Tuesday's High School Baseball Scores
Tuesday's High School Baseball Scores
Atlantic 2, West Central Valley 1 CAM 10, Nodaway Valley 5 Audubon 6, Griswold 1. Wheeler...
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Boys Soccer Substates, First Round Class 2A Substate 7 Creston 5, Atlantic 2 Substate 8 Gr...
McKee Gets Two Hits and Pitches Cougars Over Wolverines in Opener
McKee Gets Two Hits and Pitches Cougars Over Wolverines in Opener
(Anita, IA) -- CAM and Nodaway Valley opened their baseball season on Tuesday night and th...
Clark Will Be Grand Marshal of Indy 500
Clark Will Be Grand Marshal of Indy 500
(Indianapolis, IN) --Caitlin Clark will add another major moment to her growing list of ac...
Healthy Harder Could Be Key for Tri-Center Baseball This Season
Healthy Harder Could Be Key for Tri-Center Baseball This Season
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center's baseball team has won at least 17 games the last four seasons ...