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Sheldon Man Dies Following Harrison County ATV CrashAtlantic City Council to Consider Changes to Property Mowing Abatement FeesAtlantic and Clarinda Square in a Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball at Busch Stadium Today: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.Atlantic Head Softball Coach Terry Hinzmann Reflects on the 20-0 Finish in the Hawkeye Ten ConferenceAHS Students Compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, Margaret McCurdy Reaches Semi-Final RoundsGambling Disorder Spikes in Legalized Sports Betting StatesJune Is Migraine Awareness MonthHarlan Baseball Riding High as Postseason Play AwaitsDNR Stocks 100 Bass to Boost Fish Population at Renovated Cass County Education Pond
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Sheldon Man Dies Following Harrison County ATV Crash
Sheldon Man Dies Following Harrison County ATV Crash
(Harrison Co.) A Sheldon man died following an ATV accident Saturday evening in Harrison County, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 127 and Irwin Avenue. Authorities said 6...
Atlantic City Council to Consider Changes to Property Mowing Abatement Fees
Atlantic City Council to Consider Changes to Property Mowing Abatement Fees
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council will consider the first reading of three ordinances on Wednesday. Ordinance No. 1065, which would amend Section 58.02 of the City Code governing the mowing of properties. The proposal is the first of three planned...
AHS Students Compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, Margaret McCurdy Reaches Semi-Final Rounds
AHS Students Compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, Margaret McCurdy Reaches Semi-Final Rounds
(Atlantic) Last week four Atlantic High School students traveled to Richmond, Virginia to compete in the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) association's nation-wide tournament. This was AHS's 30th time attending the tournament as a school. The four c...

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Atlantic and Clarinda Square in a Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball at Busch Stadium Today: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
Atlantic and Clarinda Square in a Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball at Busch Stadium Today: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
(St. Louis) Today marks an exciting occasion for two local high school teams as they get the chance to play in a major league stadium. Atlantic and Clarinda will take the field at Busch Stadium. Back in December, Atlantic Activities Director Andy Mit...
Atlantic Head Softball Coach Terry Hinzmann Reflects on the 20-0 Finish in the Hawkeye Ten Conference
Atlantic Head Softball Coach Terry Hinzmann Reflects on the 20-0 Finish in the Hawkeye Ten Conference
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team capped off an undefeated run through the Hawkeye Ten Conference on Thursday, sweeping a doubleheader against Red Oak to complete a perfect 20-0 Conference season. Head coach Terry Hinzmann reflected on the goals ...
Harlan Baseball Riding High as Postseason Play Awaits
Harlan Baseball Riding High as Postseason Play Awaits
(Harlan, IA) -- The Harlan Cyclones are once again looking like a team to watch out for in Class 3A, nearing the end of the regular season as one of the top teams in the Hawkeye 10 Conference and finding much success in non-conference play as well. T...





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Max Nicoletto Obituary
Max Nicoletto Obituary
Celebration of Life Services: Private family services will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield with full military honors conducted by the Greenfield ...
Donna Johnson Obituary
Donna Johnson Obituary
Donna Johnson, age 91, of Exira, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Exira Care Center. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:...


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Cash Grain June 26, 2026
Cash Grain June 26, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.75 October Corn - 3.96 June Beans - 10.91 October Beans - 10.91 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.09 Oct...
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
(NAFB) With the USDA's acreage report just days away, The Farmer's Business Network shared its sixth annual U.S. Acreage Report. Josh McClure, the head of brok...
Cash Grain June 25, 2026
Cash Grain June 25, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.77 October Corn - 3.98 June Beans - 10.92 October Beans - 10.92 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.11 Oct...
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...

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Gambling Disorder Spikes in Legalized Sports Betting States
Gambling Disorder Spikes in Legalized Sports Betting States
(Wilmington, DE) -- Diagnoses of gambling disorder is on the rise in states that have legalized sports betting. Gambling disorder is a recognized mental health condition in which patients often cann...


June Is Migraine Awareness Month
June Is Migraine Awareness Month
(Undated) -- June is migraine and headache awareness month. Doctor Emad Estemalik a mig...
DNR Stocks 100 Bass to Boost Fish Population at Renovated Cass County Education Pond
DNR Stocks 100 Bass to Boost Fish Population at Renovated Cass County Education Pond
(Massena) The Cass County Education Pond near Massena was renovated, drained, and dredged ...
Updated: Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Much of Iowa Through Tuesday
Updated: Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Much of Iowa Through Tuesday
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service has upgraded much of Iowa to an Extreme Heat War...
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Celebrates Vision Malvern's First Home Sale
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Celebrates Vision Malvern's First Home Sale
(Malvern) The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to celebrate the successful...


Iowa National History Day Students Excels at 2026 National History Day Contest
Iowa National History Day Students Excels at 2026 National History Day Contest
(College Park, MD) Sixty-nine Iowa students recently competed in the National History Day® National Contest, held in College Park, Maryland, from ...


Stars, Stripes, and Sober Rides
Stars, Stripes, and Sober Rides
(Des Moines) As preparations get underway to celebrate America's 250th birthday, there's o...
Iowa DNR Issues Swimming Advisories for 10 State Park Beaches
Iowa DNR Issues Swimming Advisories for 10 State Park Beaches
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is advising the public not to ...
Treasury Says State Audit Of Iowa Governor's COVID Spending Is Not Valid
Treasury Says State Audit Of Iowa Governor's COVID Spending Is Not Valid
(Des Moines) The U.S. Treasury Department says it does not support a years-old audit findi...
Former Chamber Director Bailey Smith Enters Guilty Plea
Former Chamber Director Bailey Smith Enters Guilty Plea
(Atlantic) Former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith entered a guilty...
Bridgewater Fire Department Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation to Support Wildfire Response
Bridgewater Fire Department Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation to Support Wildfire Response
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Fire Department has received a donation of emergency drinkin...
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
(NAFB) With the USDA's acreage report just days away, The Farmer's Business Network share...
Summer Heat Arrives With Triple-Digit Heat Indexes Across Iowa
Summer Heat Arrives With Triple-Digit Heat Indexes Across Iowa
(Des Moines) After a comfortable June, the summer heat is going to come in swinging throug...
Near-Drought Conditions Easing Across Iowa Following Heavy Rain
Near-Drought Conditions Easing Across Iowa Following Heavy Rain
(Des Moines) A week of widespread thunderstorms and soaking rainfall has brought welcome r...
One Person Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Northeast Iowa
One Person Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Northeast Iowa
(Elkader) One person suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Clayton County. The Io...
State News: Treasury Rejects Audit of Reynolds' COVID Spending; Iowa Ranks Low in Job Growth
State News: Treasury Rejects Audit of Reynolds' COVID Spending; Iowa Ranks Low in Job Growth
Iowa Ranks 46th in Job Growth, Adds 3,400 Jobs in May (Undated) -- Iowa ranked 46th in job...

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Saturday, June 27, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Saturday, June 27, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Softball: Knight Tournament: Carroll, Kuemper, Harlan, Treynor Harlan 10 Carroll, 5 Kuemper Catholic 12 Treynor 1 Kuemper Catholic 12, Harlan 6 Carroll 8 Treynor 3 Red Oak Tourname...


Exira-EHK-Audubon Softball Gears Up for Postseason
Exira-EHK-Audubon Softball Gears Up for Postseason
(Audubon, IA) -- Postseason softball is right around the corner and Exira-EHK-Audubon is w...
Atlantic's Explosive Fourth Inning Leads to 8-3 Win Over Dowling, Catholic in Non-Conference Softball Game
Atlantic's Explosive Fourth Inning Leads to 8-3 Win Over Dowling, Catholic in Non-Conference Softball Game
(Atlantic) Atlantic broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the fourth inning, with six runs on s...
Friday, June 26, Area High School Softball Scores
Friday, June 26, Area High School Softball Scores
Friday, June 26 Softball Non Conference Atlantic 8 Dowling, Catholic, 3 Lewis Central 9 Un...
Bower Hits 2nd Homer of Season as CAM Baseball Slugs Past Exira-EHK 12-4; Cougars Prepare for Prange Classic
Bower Hits 2nd Homer of Season as CAM Baseball Slugs Past Exira-EHK 12-4; Cougars Prepare for Prange Classic
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Collin Bower had a near cycle against the Exira-EHK Spartans in Friday's...


Treynor Baseball Closes Out Conference Schedule with Plenty Success
Treynor Baseball Closes Out Conference Schedule with Plenty Success
(Treynor, IA) -- Treynor's all-around success in athletics this year has continued to the baseball diamond where the club took 3rd place in the Wester...


Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, June 26 Softball Non Conference Dowling Catholic @ Atlantic AHSTW @ Ogden Earlham ...
Atlantic Takes Two from Red Oak: Wins Hawkeye 10 Conference Softball Title with a Perfect 20-0 Record
Atlantic Takes Two from Red Oak: Wins Hawkeye 10 Conference Softball Title with a Perfect 20-0 Record
(Red Oak) The Atlantic Softball team wrapped the Conference season at Red Oak on Thursday ...
Atlantic Edges Red Oak in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball
Atlantic Edges Red Oak in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball
(Atlantic) Atlantic put together timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to ear...
IGHSAU Releases Regional Softball Tournament Brackets
IGHSAU Releases Regional Softball Tournament Brackets
(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union released the 2026 Regional Bracket...
Thursday, June 25, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Thursday, June 25, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Thursday, June 25 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 21 Red Oak, 0 Atlantic 20 Red Oak, 0 Lewis...
Hawkeye Ten Conference Recognizes Summer Sports All-Academic Award Winners
Hawkeye Ten Conference Recognizes Summer Sports All-Academic Award Winners
(Glenwood) Glenwood Athletic Jeff Bissen released the Summer sports postseason awards. Bis...
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 ...
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-Cen...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, June 25 Baseball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ Red Oak Clarinda @ Creston Harlan @ Kuem...
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 Wednesday nig...