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Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch
(Omaha/Valley) A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Fremont and Page Counties due to the possibility of excessive rainfall. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall may produce localized totals of three to five inches within the Flood Watch area this evenin...
Take Dad Fishing This Father's Day
Take Dad Fishing This Father's Day
(Lewis) Recently, DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen looked up some Father's Day fun facts and was disappointed to learn that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the most popular Father's Day gift has nothing to do with fishing. Appearing on thi...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered in honor and remembrance of state legislator Julian Garrett
Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered in honor and remembrance of state legislator Julian Garrett
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Sen. Julian Garrett on the day of his funeral. Garrett served in the Iowa Legislat...

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Trojans Defeat Mustangs in Thrilling Extra-Inning Showdown
Trojans Defeat Mustangs in Thrilling Extra-Inning Showdown
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team avenged an earlier loss with a thrilling 9-8 victory over Shenandoah last night. Atlantic amassed nine runs on eight hits compared to Shenandoah's eight runs on six hits. Tyler Babe stood out for the Mustangs, co...
Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday, June 20 Softball Fort Dodge Invitational @ Harlan Rodgers Ames, Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial, Atlantic, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Clarksville, Clear Creek Amana, Des Moines Roosevelt, Fort Dodge, Martensdale St. Mary's, Mid Prairie, Newell Fonda, ...
Atlantic Softball Team Wins Opening Game at the Fort Dodge Softball Tournament: Falls Short to Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Close One in Round Two
Atlantic Softball Team Wins Opening Game at the Fort Dodge Softball Tournament: Falls Short to Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Close One in Round Two
(Fort Dodge) #10 Atlantic softball team extended their record to 20-3, blanking Clear Creek Amana in the Trojans' opening game at the Fort Dodge Tournament on Friday afternoon. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy edged the Trojans 1-0 in round 2. In the first roun...

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Most Recent Obituaries

Gordon "Gord" Milner Obituary
Gordon "Gord" Milner Obituary
Gordon "Gord" Milner, age 85, of Elliott, Iowa passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. Gord was born on Jun...
Robert Hamor obituary
Robert Hamor obituary
Full Obituary Pending... He is survived by his wife, René Hamor of Harlan, Iowa; children, Chad (Tracey) Hamor of Eagle, Nebraska, and Jason (Tiffany) Ha...


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Cash Grain June 18, 2026
Cash Grain June 18, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.79 October Corn - 3.99 June Beans - 10.83 October Beans - 10.78 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.11 Oct...
Cash Grain June 17, 2026
Cash Grain June 17, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.83 October Corn - 4.04 June Beans - 10.92 October Beans - 10.84 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.14 Oct...
Cash Grain June 15, 2026
Cash Grain June 15, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.77 October Corn - 3.97 June Beans - 10.79 October Beans - 10.70 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.09 Oct...
Northern States Cattle Producers Should Be Watchful for NWS
Northern States Cattle Producers Should Be Watchful for NWS
(NAFB) The New World screwworm has crossed the border from Mexico to Texas and New Mexico, Teresa Steckly, a beef cattle specialist with the University of Illi...

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Iowa-licensed nurse accused of theft, being under the influence at work
Iowa-licensed nurse accused of theft, being under the influence at work
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa-licensed nurse has been charged with stealing medications or supplies and being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at work. The Iowa Board of Nursing has cha...


University of Iowa researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires
University of Iowa researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Wildfires have reversed years of progress toward mitigating ozone ...
American Legion to Host Free 'Be The One' Suicide Prevention Training in Griswold
American Legion to Host Free 'Be The One' Suicide Prevention Training in Griswold
(Griswold) The American Legion Auxiliary Post 508 will host 'Be The One' suicide preventio...
Leave the firewood, clean boots and other tips to reduce spread of invasive species
Leave the firewood, clean boots and other tips to reduce spread of invasive species
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Summertime recreation in Iowa's outdoor landscape can be a catalys...
Promoting Bicycle Safety: Kiwanis Club Advocates for Helmets Amidst Rising Injury Statistics
Promoting Bicycle Safety: Kiwanis Club Advocates for Helmets Amidst Rising Injury Statistics
(Atlantic) Over one million U.S. Children and teens have broken bones and fractured their ...


State News: Iowans Favor Direct Farm Sales, 8th Graders Allowed in Varsity Sports, and Legal Developments in Marshalltown,
State News: Iowans Favor Direct Farm Sales, 8th Graders Allowed in Varsity Sports, and Legal Developments in Marshalltown,
New Poll: Majority Of Iowans Purchase Meat, Dairy Directly From Farmers (West Des Moines, IA) -- A majority of Iowans are going directly to the source...


Atlantic School Board Moves Facilities Project Into Design Phase
Atlantic School Board Moves Facilities Project Into Design Phase
(Atlantic) During a special meeting Thursday evening, the Atlantic School Board approved m...
Nunn Secures $500,000 Federal Investment to Rebuild White Pole Road in Guthrie County
Nunn Secures $500,000 Federal Investment to Rebuild White Pole Road in Guthrie County
(Stuart) Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced a $500,000 federal investment to...
Cass Health Welcomes Podiatrist Kalli Rush
Cass Health Welcomes Podiatrist Kalli Rush
(Atlantic) Kalli Rush, DPM is now seeing patients at Cass Health in Atlantic, Iowa. As a f...
Harlan Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Interstate 880 in Pottawattamie County
Harlan Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Interstate 880 in Pottawattamie County
(Pottawattamie Co.) A Harlan man died in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Pottawattam...
City: Code enforcement officer used city funds to buy a TV to watch at work
City: Code enforcement officer used city funds to buy a TV to watch at work
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A City of Harlan employee who purchased a television for his offic...
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Red Oak
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Red Oak
(Red Oak) An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Red Oak. On Wednesday, Ju...
Registration for the Annual Freedom Festival "Burger Battle" is June 26
Registration for the Annual Freedom Festival "Burger Battle" is June 26
(Atlantic) Registration is open for the second annual "Burger Battle" grill-off ...
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Cass and Decatur Counties
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Cass and Decatur Counties
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cass and Decatur...
Clarinda Business Park Earns Iowa Certified Site Designation
Clarinda Business Park Earns Iowa Certified Site Designation
(Clarinda) The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Business Park in Clarinda has earned an Iowa Certifi...
Atlantic Rotary to Host Pancake Flight Breakfast on Saturday, July 4
Atlantic Rotary to Host Pancake Flight Breakfast on Saturday, July 4
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary 4th of July Flight Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Jul...

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Friday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Friday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Softball Fort Dodge Tournament see separate page, click HERE Corner #12 Fremont Mills 13, Sidney 0 Bedford 14, Essex 2 Pride of Iowa #9 Wayne 24, Southwest Valley 1 #10 Southeast W...


Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard
Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard
Friday, June 19 First Round 9:00 AM: 5A #2 Ankeny Centennial 12, 1A #15 Martensdale St. M...
Kelley Breaks Bulldogs Softball All Time Hits Record
Kelley Breaks Bulldogs Softball All Time Hits Record
(Oakland, IA) -- Earlier this week, Riverside Senior 1B Madison Kelley broke the school's ...
Iowa 8th Graders Can Compete In Varsity Sports Starting 2026-2027 School Year
Iowa 8th Graders Can Compete In Varsity Sports Starting 2026-2027 School Year
(Des Moines, IA) -- Big changes are coming to high school sports in Iowa. The State Board ...
#10 Atlantic Softball Team Gets Off to a Quick Start: Defeats Shenandoah 12-0
#10 Atlantic Softball Team Gets Off to a Quick Start: Defeats Shenandoah 12-0
(Atlantic) The #10 Atlantic softball team posted a decisive win at Shenandoah on Thursday ...


Lady Vikes Softball Building Momentum Despite Tough Conference Schedule
Lady Vikes Softball Building Momentum Despite Tough Conference Schedule
(Avoca, IA) -- After double digit wins for 6 years in a row, AHSTW softball fell to just 5 wins last year. They have already exceeded that this year ...


Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, June 19 Softball Fort Dodge Invitational @ Harlan Rodgers Ames, Ankeny, Ankeny Cen...
Shenandoah Rolls Past Atlantic in High School Baseball Game
Shenandoah Rolls Past Atlantic in High School Baseball Game
(Shenandoah) Shenandoah dominated the game against Atlantic, securing a decisive 20-4 vict...
Burroughs Throws 3 Hit Shutout to Lead Titans Past Cyclones
Burroughs Throws 3 Hit Shutout to Lead Titans Past Cyclones
(Harlan, IA) -- In the last Hawkeye Ten conference meeting between two arch rivals, Lewis ...
Thursday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Thursday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Softball Hawkeye Ten #10 Atlantic 12, Shenandoah 0 Lewis Central 8, Harlan 0 Titans: Aub...
IGHSAU Softball Rankings
IGHSAU Softball Rankings
2026 FOURTH Iowa Girls High School Softball Rankings Compiled by the Iowa Girls High Schoo...
Titans Visit Cyclones in H-10 Match Up Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
Titans Visit Cyclones in H-10 Match Up Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
(Harlan, IA) -- Two rivals battle for the last time in a Hawkeye Ten conference clash toni...
Despite Record, Merical Says Chargers Softball Showing Growth
Despite Record, Merical Says Chargers Softball Showing Growth
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Wins have not come easily to a young AC/GC Softball team -- the Ch...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Baseball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ Shenandoah; Coverage on KS 95 and audio at westerniowatoda...
Atlantic and Shenandoah Square off in Hawkeye in a Ten Conference Baseball Game: Coverage on KS95.7
Atlantic and Shenandoah Square off in Hawkeye in a Ten Conference Baseball Game: Coverage on KS95.7
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team travels to Shenandoah tonight. The Trojans are looki...
Wednesday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Wednesday's High School Baseball & Softball Scores
Softball Hawkeye Ten Clarinda 20, Red Oak 3 Rolling Valley Glidden Ralston 18, Ar-We-Va 0 ...