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Atlantic City Council Approves Development Agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing
Atlantic City Council Approves Development Agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved Resolution #48-26, authorizing a development agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing, LLC and providing for economic development assistance. Jim LaPorte is constructing a 13,920-square-foot building that will serve as an assembly site for parts produced at two other facilities in Iowa. The project is expected to create between five and 10 new jobs. The construction site is located west of Sunnyside Lane, east of SW 7th Street, and behi...

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Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln, and Lewis Central Tie for First at Atlantic Trojan Girls Tennis Team Invitational
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln, and Lewis Central Tie for First at Atlantic Trojan Girls Tennis Team Invitational
(Atlantic) Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln, and Lewis Central each scored 26 points and tied for the team title at the Atlantic Trojan Girls Tennis Team Invitational on Wednesday. Clarinda finished third; Atlantic, Fourth; Shenandoah, fifth; Harlan, sixth; Creston, seventh; and Audubon finished eigh...
Rogers Era Begins as Cyclones Host RedHawks This Saturday
Rogers Era Begins as Cyclones Host RedHawks This Saturday
(Ames, IA) -- A new era of Iowa St. football begins this Saturday as Jimmy Rogers coaches his first game for the Cyclones hosting Southeast Missouri St., coverage on KSOM. 87 new players will be in uniform for ISU at Jack Trice Stadium. Many were able to come to Ames in the spring and Rogers has wo...


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Antoinette Kommes Obituary
Antoinette Kommes Obituary
Antoinette "Ants" Kommes, age 69, of Exira, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 01, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Omaha in Omaha, NE. Services...
Larry Schwab Obituary
Larry Schwab Obituary
Mr. Larry Allen Schwab, age 85, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home in Atlantic. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. ...


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Cash Grain September 2, 2026
Cash Grain September 2, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic September Corn - 4.95 March Corn - 5.18 September Beans - 12.90 March Beans - 12.60 Landus Coop - Casey September Corn - 4.90 M...
Cash Grain September 1, 2026
Cash Grain September 1, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic September Corn - 4.98 March Corn - 5.20 September Beans - 12.98 March Beans - 12.67 Landus Coop - Casey September Corn - 4.93 M...

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Atlantic City Council Passes First Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
Atlantic City Council Passes First Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending "Stand-Alone Garages." The Planning and Zoning Commission has ...


Iowa Gas Prices Fall 14 Cents
Iowa Gas Prices Fall 14 Cents
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell 14 cents over the past we...
Governor Reynolds receives Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense
Governor Reynolds receives Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense
(Des Moines) On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Reynolds was presented with the National...
Investigation Finds $122,000 in Improper Spending At Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce
Investigation Finds $122,000 in Improper Spending At Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce
(Guttenberg, IA) -- A state investigation found more than $122-thousand-dollars in impr...
Atlantic Police Report Multiple Arrests and Citations
Atlantic Police Report Multiple Arrests and Citations
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reports several arrests and citations from Augus...


Pottawattamie County Proclaims September as Recovery Month
Pottawattamie County Proclaims September as Recovery Month
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation on Tuesday designating the month of September as Recovery Mont...


Cass County Pledges Support for Atlantic YMCA Renovation
Cass County Pledges Support for Atlantic YMCA Renovation
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors pledged support for the Nishna Valley Fami...
State News: Administrative Growth, State Fair Favorites and Veteran Cemetery Expansion
State News: Administrative Growth, State Fair Favorites and Veteran Cemetery Expansion
Administrative Growth Far Outpaces Iowa Public School Enrollment (Des Moines, IA) -- Despi...
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to Renew County Farm Lease Agreement
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to Renew County Farm Lease Agreement
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting set September 22...
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Heat Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1...
Vision Atlantic Tiny Homes Seeing Strong Demand
Vision Atlantic Tiny Homes Seeing Strong Demand
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic-owned tiny homes are seeing strong use since opening in Jul...
Iowa Governor Candidate Lahn Visits Cass County
Iowa Governor Candidate Lahn Visits Cass County
(Atlantic, IA) -- Iowa Republican Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn made a stop in Atlanti...
Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
(Council Bluffs) A Mexican national and former California resident was sentenced on August...
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
(Southwest Iowa) - The Community Foundation for Western Iowa announced today that the Wome...
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a...
Three Arrests in Mills County
Three Arrests in Mills County
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's office reports three arrests. Alexander James Slater...
Cass County Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Cass County Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors has approved a proclamation recognizing Se...
Cass County Supervisors Approve New Speed Limits on Three County Roads
Cass County Supervisors Approve New Speed Limits on Three County Roads
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors this morning approved a resolution establi...
Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will start the interview process for ...

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Denison-Schleswig Carries a 1-0 Record into the Atlantic Game on Friday Night
Denison-Schleswig Carries a 1-0 Record into the Atlantic Game on Friday Night
(Denison) The Denison-Schleswig enters week two with some momentum after its come-from-behind 21-10 win over Storm Lake last week. The Monarchs fell behind early 10-0; however, the...


Glenwood Offense Rolls in Week One Win: Now Prepares for Harlan
Glenwood Offense Rolls in Week One Win: Now Prepares for Harlan
(Glenwood) Glenwood Head Coach Cory Faust is pleased with the way his offense ran the ball...
Hawkeyes Will Use Both QBs In Opener This Saturday
Hawkeyes Will Use Both QBs In Opener This Saturday
(Iowa City, IA) -- Its the week of the 2026 opening football game and the Iowa Hawkeyes do...


Knights Football Begin Title Defense in Dominant Fashion
Knights Football Begin Title Defense in Dominant Fashion
(Carroll, IA) -- Kuemper Catholic is the defending 2A Football State Champ and they got off to a great start last Friday beating Cherokee 42-0. Senio...


Harder & Johnson Looking to Lead Tri Center Football in Win Column This Week
Harder & Johnson Looking to Lead Tri Center Football in Win Column This Week
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center lost their first football game of the season 30-26 to St. Albert...
Mitchell Has Big Debut for Eagles in Thrilling Win Over Cyclones
Mitchell Has Big Debut for Eagles in Thrilling Win Over Cyclones
(Underwood, IA) -- Underwood got a thrilling 39-34 win at Harlan to start their football s...
Tuesday's High School Volleyball Scores
Tuesday's High School Volleyball Scores
Cass County Showdown Atlantic 3, Griswold 0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-14) CAM 3, Griswold 1 (19-25...
Chargers Kent Gets Second XC Victory of Season; Woodward Granger Results
Chargers Kent Gets Second XC Victory of Season; Woodward Granger Results
(Woodward, IA) -- AC/GC and CAM both sent their cross country teams to Woodward Granger on...
Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
(Webster City) The Atlantic girls placed four runners in the top 20 and finished third in ...
IHSAA Says Iowa Ranks Number One in High School Participation
IHSAA Says Iowa Ranks Number One in High School Participation
BOONE, Iowa - As national participation in high school sports hit another all-time high an...
IHSAA & IGHSAU Announce Cross Country State Qualifying Sites
IHSAA & IGHSAU Announce Cross Country State Qualifying Sites
The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union ha...
Atlantic Girls' Tennis Team Hosts Tournament on Wednesday
Atlantic Girls' Tennis Team Hosts Tournament on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' tennis team is 6-1 as we head to the midpoint of the season...
Wheelers Kjergaard's Contributes 9 TDs and is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Player of the Week
Wheelers Kjergaard's Contributes 9 TDs and is GG Harris Farm Bureau KSOM Player of the Week
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon football opened their season with a huge 74-30 win at Remsen ...
Bulldog Boys XC Pick Up Right Where They Left Off; Girls Looking For More Numbers
Bulldog Boys XC Pick Up Right Where They Left Off; Girls Looking For More Numbers
(Oakland, IA) -- The defending 1A state cross country champions Riverside Bulldogs begin t...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule (Updated 9:47 AM)
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule (Updated 9:47 AM)
Tuesday, September 1 Cross Country Plattsmouth Invitational: (CANCELLED) Atlantic, Auburn...
Cyclones Football Release Depth Chart
Cyclones Football Release Depth Chart
(Ames, IA) -- The Iowa St. football starts a new era this Saturday with new Head Coach Jim...
Monday's High School Girls Tennis Results
Monday's High School Girls Tennis Results
St. Albert 7, Harlan 2 Singles Joslyn Boswell, St. Albert defeats Chloe Swensen, Harlan 8-...