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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Held at the Atlantic City Park
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Held at the Atlantic City Park
(Atlantic) A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held at Atlantic City Park on Friday afternoon, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and changed the course of American history. Leonard Kinney, Commander of American Legion Post #43 in Atlantic, compared Pearl Harbor and 9/11. The ceremony concluded with a reminder that while the events of September 11, 2001, are now part of history, the lives lost and the sacrifices made that day ...

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AHSTW Homecoming Interviews
AHSTW Homecoming Interviews
(Avoca) Chris Varney interviewed the 2026 Homecoming Court Candidates at AHSTW High School. These homecoming interviews are brought on KSOM and Western Iowa Today by Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent Donnie Kenkel and Marne Elk Horn Communications.
Des Moines-Christian Hosts Atlantic in 3A Non-District Football Game
Des Moines-Christian Hosts Atlantic in 3A Non-District Football Game
(Des Moines) Des Moines Christian's 2-0 start to the season mirrors last year's. The Lions have wins under their belt over Van Meter, 34-17, and last week, Roland-Story, 21-15. This week it's a home game against Atlantic. Des Moines-Christian Head Coach Matt Daniels credits the maturity of the senio...


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Julie Paul Obituary
Julie Paul Obituary
Julie Paul, 76, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. A private burial ...
Mary Crozier Obituary
Mary Crozier Obituary
Funeral services for 67 year old Mary Crozier of rural Corning will be held Tuesday, September 15th at 11 AM at the Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation...


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Cash Grain September 11, 2026
Cash Grain September 11, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic September Corn - 4.82 March Corn - 5.05 September Beans - 12.66 March Beans - 12.49 Landus Coop - Casey September Corn - 4.77 M...
Cash Grain September 10, 2026
Cash Grain September 10, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic September Corn - 4.86 March Corn - 5.09 September Beans - 13.02 March Beans - 12.83 Landus Coop - Casey September Corn - 4.81 M...

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Animal Rescue League Rescues 59 Animals from Two Iowa Homes
Animal Rescue League Rescues 59 Animals from Two Iowa Homes
(Des Monies, IA) The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says its Animal Welfare and Response Team rescued 59 animals from two separate animal welfare situations within three days. In southwest Iowa, the t...


Fire at Bomgaar's in Harlan Friday morning
Fire at Bomgaar's in Harlan Friday morning
(Harlan) The Harlan Fire Department responded to a fire at Bomgaars in Harlan Friday morni...
CDC: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Is Over
CDC: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Is Over
(Atlanta, GA) -- The cyclosporiasis outbreak has come to an end. The CDC announced today...
Cass Health Providing Free Classes on Exercise and Cooking for Cancer Prevention
Cass Health Providing Free Classes on Exercise and Cooking for Cancer Prevention
(Atlantic) As part of the organization's efforts to help combat rising cancer rates in Cas...
A Western Iowa Tradition: Carstens Farm Days
A Western Iowa Tradition: Carstens Farm Days
(Shelby) The 44th annual Carstens Farm Days will be held September 12th and 13th at the hi...


Nunn Discusses NASA's Plans for Permanent Moon Base
Nunn Discusses NASA's Plans for Permanent Moon Base
(Ames) Representative Zach Nunn, of Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, joined NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at Iowa State University on Tuesday to...


Timeline of 9/11 Attacks to be Broadcast on KSOM-KS95
Timeline of 9/11 Attacks to be Broadcast on KSOM-KS95
(Undated) Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks th...
State News: 9/11 Remembrance, Strong University Enrollment and Harvest Proclamation
State News: 9/11 Remembrance, Strong University Enrollment and Harvest Proclamation
Driver, Dog Injured After Crash Into Des Moines Apartment (Des Moines, IA) -- A driver and...
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Council Bluffs
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A transient man was arrested following a stabbing incident in Council Blu...
Gov. Reynolds Issues Harvest Proclamation
Gov. Reynolds Issues Harvest Proclamation
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and ...
One of Iowa's state universities sees enrollment increase in fall semester
One of Iowa's state universities sees enrollment increase in fall semester
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa's public universities have welcomed thousands of students bac...
GracePoint Church Welcomes New Senior Pastor Todd Erlandson
GracePoint Church Welcomes New Senior Pastor Todd Erlandson
(Atlantic) GracePoint Church of Atlantic is welcoming Pastor Todd Erlandson as its new sen...
CAM and Griswold Hope Squads "Chalk the Walk" Ahead of Tonight's Suicide Awareness Walk
CAM and Griswold Hope Squads "Chalk the Walk" Ahead of Tonight's Suicide Awareness Walk
(Atlantic) Nearly 40 students from the CAM Community Schools and Griswold Community School...
Cass County Sheriff Reports Four Arrests
Cass County Sheriff Reports Four Arrests
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests over the Labor Day weeken...
Greenfield Municipal Utilities Water Conservation Request Lifted
Greenfield Municipal Utilities Water Conservation Request Lifted
(Greenfield) Greenfield Municipal Utilities has lifted the water conservation request as o...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to suns...
Congressman Nunn Reflects on 9/11 Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Congressman Nunn Reflects on 9/11 Ahead of 25th Anniversary
(Washington, D.C.) Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist a...
Kacey Peterson, LMHC to Examine Popular Mental Health Trends at September Healthy U
Kacey Peterson, LMHC to Examine Popular Mental Health Trends at September Healthy U
(Atlantic) Cass Health's next Healthy U presentation, "Help or Hype? Taking a Closer ...
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Dedicates 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders on Friday
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Dedicates 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders on Friday
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legio...

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Highway 59 Rivalry Continues as Vikings Visit Bulldogs; Coverage on KSOM
Highway 59 Rivalry Continues as Vikings Visit Bulldogs; Coverage on KSOM
(Oakland, IA) -- AHSTW football will make the short 13 mile drive down Highway 59 tonight to face arch-rival Riverside tonight, coverage on KSOM. The Vikings are 2-1 with wins over...


Chargers Visit Wolverines in Class A, District 7
Chargers Visit Wolverines in Class A, District 7
(Greenfield, IA) -- AC/GC will head to play Nodaway Valley tonight in Class A, District 7....
Friday's High School Football Schedule
Friday's High School Football Schedule
Friday, September 11 Non District Games Atlantic @ Des Moines Christian; Coverage on KS 95...


Thursday's High School Volleyball Scores
Thursday's High School Volleyball Scores
Rolling Valley Exira EHK 3, Paton Churdan 0 (25-17, 27-25, 25-17) Spartans: Taryn Petersen 15 Kills; Andi Risegaard 5 kills; Zoey Rasmussen 16 assist...


More Girls Tennis Results from Thursday
More Girls Tennis Results from Thursday
Audubon 9, Southwest Valley 0 Singles Vivian Jackson defeats Adelynn Cripps 8-2 Reagan Hof...
Largent Powers Chargers Past Panthers Despite Losing First Set
Largent Powers Chargers Past Panthers Despite Losing First Set
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Stella Largent proved she is one of the best hitters in the state ...
Atlantic Defeats Winterset in Girl's Tennis
Atlantic Defeats Winterset in Girl's Tennis
(Atlantic) Atlantic girls' tennis team swept Winterset in a non-conference tennis match on...
IGHSAU Latest Volleyball Rankings
IGHSAU Latest Volleyball Rankings
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its latest Volleyball Rankings. In ...
0-2 Harlan Faces Another Big Test in Titans
0-2 Harlan Faces Another Big Test in Titans
(Harlan, IA) -- The Harlan football team is 0-2 after two losses to Underwood and Glenwood...
Two Powerhouses Square Off in Non-District Football Game on Friday
Two Powerhouses Square Off in Non-District Football Game on Friday
(Clarinda) One of the premier games in southwest Iowa tonight is Clarinda at Underwood. Bo...
Atlantic Football Heads to Fifth-Ranked Des Moines Christian
Atlantic Football Heads to Fifth-Ranked Des Moines Christian
(Atlantic) The Atlantic football team improved to 1-1 on the season with a 36-7 win over D...
Panthers Visit Chargers in Volleyball Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
Panthers Visit Chargers in Volleyball Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Its the debut of high school volleyball this season on KSOM as Pan...
Vikings May Have to Go With Alternate Plan at QB This Week
Vikings May Have to Go With Alternate Plan at QB This Week
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW will more than likely have a new starter at quarterback in tomorrow's...
Crusaders Have Tough Challenge Friday With Undefeated Bulldogs
Crusaders Have Tough Challenge Friday With Undefeated Bulldogs
(Coon Rapids, IA) -- Coon Rapids Bayard football had an impressive 48-6 win over CAM last ...
Tri Center Football to Implement a Few Changes After 0-2 Start
Tri Center Football to Implement a Few Changes After 0-2 Start
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center is in a tough spot to start the season losing both their games s...
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, September 10 Volleyball West Central Panorama @ AC/GC; Coverage on KSOM and West...
Cy Hawk Series Resumes This Saturday; Coverage on KSOM
Cy Hawk Series Resumes This Saturday; Coverage on KSOM
(Iowa City, IA) -- Iowa and Iowa St. meet for the 73rd time this Saturday in the Cy Hawk S...