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Serious Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Collision in Jasper County
Serious Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Collision in Jasper County
(Prairie City) One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday at around 9:55 p.m. at Highway 163 and Prairie Avenue in Prairie City. Authorities say 19-ye...
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Alcohol-Related and Eluding Charges
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Alcohol-Related and Eluding Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man was arrested early Saturday morning, May 23, according to Red Oak Police. Authorities say 30-year-old Daniel John Platt, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at approximately 2:23 a.m. on charges of second-offense OWI, an aggra...

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High School State Track & Field Local Medalists
High School State Track & Field Local Medalists
Here is a complete list of medals earned by local area schools at the Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet: AC/GC Brexton Schneider, 8th place 110 Hurdles Cadence Petersen, 8th place 400 Hurdles Boys Sprint Medley (Joe Crawford, Brexton Schnei...
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day Three
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day Three
DAY THREE ATTENDANCE: 10,758 (RECORD for Saturday session-previous mark 10,667 in 2025) DAY TWO ATTENDANCE: 15,267 (Ranks No. 7 for Friday session) DAY ONE ATTENDANCE: 13,602 (Ranks No. 5 for Thursday session) THREE-DAY TOTAL: 39,627 (No. 3 in meet h...

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Joanne Lippold Schnackel Obituary
Joanne Lippold Schnackel Obituary
Celebration of Life for Joanne Lippold Schnackel Saturday, May 30th at the Walnut Community Center Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m. Lunch and visitation with fami...
Larry Ray Lyons Obituary
Larry Ray Lyons Obituary
Larry Ray Lyons, 82, of Atlantic, formerly of Perry, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A vis...


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Cash Grain May 22, 2026
Cash Grain May 22, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey May Corn - 4.23 October Corn - 4.41 May Beans - 11.36 October Beans - 11.23 SIRE - Council Bluffs May Corn - 4.49 Octobe...
Cash Grain May 21, 2026
Cash Grain May 21, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey May Corn - 4.22 October Corn - 4.40 May Beans - 11.34 October Beans - 11.22 SIRE - Council Bluffs May Corn - 4.48 Octobe...
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...

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Produce in The Park opening day set to celebrate farms and community
Produce in The Park opening day set to celebrate farms and community
(Article Submitted by Ciara Hoegh, Market Manager for Produce in the Park) (Atlantic, Iowa) Produce in the Park's 2026 summer farmers markets opening day is set for June 4, and all area residents are...


Pending Home Sales Increase 1.4% In April
Pending Home Sales Increase 1.4% In April
(Washington, DC) -- Pending home sales rose more than expected in April. The National As...
Swim Safety Tips
Swim Safety Tips
(Area) -- With the weather warming up, the Cleveland Clinic is offering advice on swim sa...
DNR Stocks Channel Catfish and Enhances Fish Habitats at Cold Springs Lake
DNR Stocks Channel Catfish and Enhances Fish Habitats at Cold Springs Lake
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently stocked 1,600 two-inch channel c...
GasBuddy Predicts Most Expensive Summer Gas In Years
GasBuddy Predicts Most Expensive Summer Gas In Years
(Dallas, TX) -- Gas experts are predicting the most expensive summer at the pump in years....


GasBuddy Predicts Most Expensive Summer Gas In Years
GasBuddy Predicts Most Expensive Summer Gas In Years
(Dallas, TX) -- Gas experts are predicting the most expensive summer at the pump in years. GasBuddy has released its Summer Travel Survey for 2026, an...


DNR Reminder: Clean, Dry, and Drain Your Boat
DNR Reminder: Clean, Dry, and Drain Your Boat
(Lewis) Memorial Day weekend kicks off a busy time of year for lakes around the state. Iow...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Sentencing in Harrison County Cold Case Murder
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Sentencing in Harrison County Cold Case Murder
(Harrison Co.) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that Robert Davis of Coun...
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for five counties in response to severe weather
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for five counties in response to severe weather
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cherokee, Clay, ...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day
Gov. Reynolds orders flags lowered to half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from ...
Atlantic Mayor Announces Completion of 22nd Street Project, Pool Opening, and Community Updates
Atlantic Mayor Announces Completion of 22nd Street Project, Pool Opening, and Community Updates
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen announced at Wednesday's City Council meeting that t...
Derick Hogberg Receives Spirit of Volunteerism Award
Derick Hogberg Receives Spirit of Volunteerism Award
(Atlantic) Cass Health is proud to announce that Derick Hogberg, Director of Fiscal Servic...
Grassley Announces Staff Traveling Office Hours Across Iowa
Grassley Announces Staff Traveling Office Hours Across Iowa
(Washington, D.C.) Senator Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hour...
Nunn Joined Reynolds as Iowa Enacts Felony Animal Torture Law
Nunn Joined Reynolds as Iowa Enacts Felony Animal Torture Law
(Washington, D.C.) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, recentl...
SWITA Honors Top Drivers at Annual Awards and Spring Meeting
SWITA Honors Top Drivers at Annual Awards and Spring Meeting
(Atlantic) Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA) hosted their Spring Driver Meeting and Aw...
Paul Pate Encourages Veterans, Iowans to Honor Service and Vote Ahead of June Primary
Paul Pate Encourages Veterans, Iowans to Honor Service and Vote Ahead of June Primary
(Iowa) With Memorial Day and Iowa's June 2 Primary Election both approaching, Secretary of...

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Bulldogs Take Home the Class 1A State Track Title
Bulldogs Take Home the Class 1A State Track Title
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Riverside Boys Track & Field team set a goal at the beginning of the season -- win the team title at the state meet. That goal came to fruition on Satu...


Class 4A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Class 4A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
This page will be updated throughout the day Boys Final Team Standings 1) Cedar Falls 75 G...
Class 3A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Class 3A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Boys Final Team Standings 1) Pella 105 2) Clear Lake 64 Boys 4x400 Finals Clear Lake new s...
Class 2A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Class 2A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Boys Final Team Standings 1) Alburnett 66 2) Grundy Center 56 3) Treynor 39 Boys 4x400 Fin...
Class 1A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Class 1A State Track Results -- Saturday, Day Three
Boys Final Team Standings Boys 4x400 Finals Girls Final Team Standings 1) Edgewood Colesbu...


Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday, May 23 Track and Field State Co-Ed Track Meet Day One: Hourly Reports on KSOM and KS95 All Classes: 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm Complete State Trac...


Friday's Area High School Girl's Soccer Scores
Friday's Area High School Girl's Soccer Scores
Glenwood 4 Sioux City, West, 0 Boone 2 Denison-Schleswig, 1 Missouri Valley vs Harlan-Canc...
Friday's High School Baseball Scores
Friday's High School Baseball Scores
Roland Story 9, Martensdale St. Mary's 8 Roland Story 9, Martensdale St. Mary's 4 Ogden 6,...
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day Two
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day Two
DAY TWO ATTENDANCE: 15,267 (Ranks No. 6 for Friday session) DAY ONE ATTENDANCE: 13,602 (Ra...
Cardinals Continue to Run Fast; Class 2A Friday State Track Results
Cardinals Continue to Run Fast; Class 2A Friday State Track Results
(Des Moines, IA) -- Treynor continued to highlight the Class 2A State Track and Field Meet...
Trojans Have PRs In Three Relays; Class 3A State Track Results From Friday
Trojans Have PRs In Three Relays; Class 3A State Track Results From Friday
(Des Moines, IA) -- Atlantic's track and field teams did not walk away from the Class 3A S...
Class 4A State Track & Field Final Results -- Friday, Day Two
Class 4A State Track & Field Final Results -- Friday, Day Two
Complete results in Class 3A from Day Two Girls Team Standings 1) Waukee Northwest 63.5 2)...
Hansen Claims More Gold; Class 1A Final Results on Day Two
Hansen Claims More Gold; Class 1A Final Results on Day Two
(Des Moines, IA) -- Another day, another state title. Ada Hansen is collecting golds at t...
Thursday's Girl's Soccer Scores
Thursday's Girl's Soccer Scores
Atlantic 1 Carroll, 0 (Saige Coffman scored the goal for Atlantic) Sioux City, West 1 Miss...
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, May 22 Track and Field State Co-Ed Track Meet Day One: Hourly Reports on KSOM and...
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day One
Iowa State Track and Field Overall Recap -- Day One
DAY ONE ATTENDANCE: 13,602 (Ranks No. 5 for first-day Thursday attendance) Weather: 9 a.m....