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Red Oak Police Department Arrests Report
Red Oak Police Department Arrests Report
(Red Oak) Eduardo Ruiz Juarez, 22, of Red Oak, was arrested at 1:35 AM on July 19. Juarez was arrested for OWI, first offense, at the intersection of North 4th and East Oak Street in Red Oak and was transported to the Montgomery County Jail. Juarez i...
One Arrested after Montgomery County Single Vehicle Crash
One Arrested after Montgomery County Single Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) One person has been arrested for operating while intoxicated first offence following a single vehicle accident in Montgomery County. At around 3:02 AM om July 18, the Montgomery County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an ...
Creston Fire Department Called to Vehicle Fire
Creston Fire Department Called to Vehicle Fire
(Creston) The Creston Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, in the 1800 block of Iris Avenue. Firefighters determined a Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadway about a half-mile south of Highway 34, traveled ...

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IHSBCA Releases Baseball All District Teams
IHSBCA Releases Baseball All District Teams
The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 All District Teams for all four classes. Kale Jensen of Atlantic was named to the Class 3A Southwest District as Second Team Outfielder. Jensen hit .388 for the Trojans with 7 H...
Young Players Making An Impact For State Bound Spartans Softball
Young Players Making An Impact For State Bound Spartans Softball
(Audubon, IA) -- The last time Exira EHK Audubon wen to the state softball tournament, they used six seniors plus then freshmen Riley Miller and Taryn Petersen played a big part. This year, the Spartans rely on players from all classes. Sophomore Br...
Crusaders Face Mohawks in Class 1A State Baseball Tourney; Coverage on KSOM
Crusaders Face Mohawks in Class 1A State Baseball Tourney; Coverage on KSOM
(Carroll, IA) -- Top seeded Coon Rapids Bayard battles Moravia in the first round of the Class 1A State Baseball Tournament on Monday, coverage on KSOM. The Crusaders are 28-3 and making their first state appearance since 2019. Legendary Head Coach ...





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Gordon Dean Buswell Obituary
Gordon Dean Buswell Obituary
Mr. Gordon Dean Buswell, age 75, of Audubon, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home in Audubon, IA. Public visitation with the famil...
Russell Rudy Obituary
Russell Rudy Obituary
Russell "Russ" Rudy, age 74 of Walnut, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Cass Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Memorial services are set for 11 ...


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Cash Grain July 17, 2026
Cash Grain July 17, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic July Corn - 4.23 October Corn - 4.22 July Beans - 11.73 October Beans - 11.38 Landus Coop - Casey July Corn - 4.18 October Corn...
Cash Grain July 16, 2026
Cash Grain July 16, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic July Corn - 4.19 October Corn - 4.19 July Beans - 11.65 October Beans - 11.30 Landus Coop - Casey July Corn - 4.14 October Corn...

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Rain Totals
Rain Totals
(Anita) A storm system developed north of Interstate 80 in Audubon County and swept through portions of eastern Cass County late Saturday afternoon, bringing some much-needed rainfall. The only report...


Heat Advisory For 8 Western Iowa Counties
Heat Advisory For 8 Western Iowa Counties
(Omaha/Valley) The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for eight counties ...
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide to Support Caregivers Through Every Stage of Dementia
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide to Support Caregivers Through Every Stage of Dementia
(Undated) With over 11 million Americans caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's dis...
St. Mary's Island Offers Variety of Outdoor Recreation This Fall
St. Mary's Island Offers Variety of Outdoor Recreation This Fall
(Des Moines) St. Mary's Island offers several outdoor recreation opportunities for hunters...
Oklahoma Creates Blueprint for Rural Library Internet Program
Oklahoma Creates Blueprint for Rural Library Internet Program
(NAFB) A first-of-its-kind program is bringing internet access to rural libraries in Oklah...


July Is National Blueberry Month
July Is National Blueberry Month
(Cleveland, OH) -- July is National Blueberry Month. A dietitian is highlighting the benefits of blueberries. Doctor Julie Zampano with the Clevelan...


DNR Encourages Hunter Safety Classes
DNR Encourages Hunter Safety Classes
(Des Moines) With hunting seasons right around the corner, now is the time to get hunters ...
Des Moines Man Arrested Following Council Bluffs Child Predator Investigation
Des Moines Man Arrested Following Council Bluffs Child Predator Investigation
(Council Bluffs) A Des Moines man has been arrested following an online child predator op...
Day One of 2026 RAGBRAI Ends in Harlan
Day One of 2026 RAGBRAI Ends in Harlan
(Harlan) Sunday July 19 is the first day of RAGBRAI. Bikers will begin the approximately 5...
KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At The 2026 Montgomery County Fair
KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At The 2026 Montgomery County Fair
Jack McKee spent the morning at the 2026 Montgomery County Fair and brought back these int...
Cumming Orchard Features Pond Art To Remove Nitrates
Cumming Orchard Features Pond Art To Remove Nitrates
(Cumming) A husband/wife artist team from Drake University revealed their newest installat...
Iowa health insurers propose premium increases for ACA customers
Iowa health insurers propose premium increases for ACA customers
(Iowa Capital Dispatch - Kadin Luhmann) Iowa health insurance companies are proposing prem...
Atlantic Coca-Cola Days Returns September 25-26 with New Family Activities
Atlantic Coca-Cola Days Returns September 25-26 with New Family Activities
(Atlantic) Coca-Cola collectors and fans from across the country will gather in Atlantic t...
Red Oak Police Investigate 2 Vehicle Crash
Red Oak Police Investigate 2 Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) No one suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Wednesday. Acco...
Judge: School bus driver fired for 'frequent and egregious' use of cellphone while driving
Judge: School bus driver fired for 'frequent and egregious' use of cellphone while driving
(Iowa Capital Dispatch Article) (Clayton County) Clayton County school district has fired...
State News: CDC Outbreak Update, State Fair Rides, New Flights, and RAGBRAI
State News: CDC Outbreak Update, State Fair Rides, New Flights, and RAGBRAI
CDC: Lettuce Sold At Taco Bell Linked To Cyclosporiasis, But Not In Iowa (Washington, D.C....

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Class 1A State Softball Tournament: Team Capsules
Class 1A State Softball Tournament: Team Capsules
Here is a look at a snapshot of every team in the Class 1A State Softball Tournament #1 Exira EHK Audubon Spartans Record: 23-4 Runs Scored per Game: 9.4 Runs Allowed per Game: ...


Spartan Juniors Ready to Play in State Softball Tournament
Spartan Juniors Ready to Play in State Softball Tournament
(Audubon, IA) -- On Monday, Exira EHK Audubon will play its first round state softball tou...
Brock Goodrich of Atlantic is set to Play at the 2026 Shrine Bowl on July 25
Brock Goodrich of Atlantic is set to Play at the 2026 Shrine Bowl on July 25
(Atlantic) Atlantic Receiver and Defensive End Brock Goodrich is looking forward to compet...
Corner All Conference Baseball & Softball Teams
Corner All Conference Baseball & Softball Teams
(Area) The Corner Conference has released its All Conference Baseball and Softball Teams f...
CRB's Waddle On the Road to 900 Career Wins
CRB's Waddle On the Road to 900 Career Wins
(Coon Rapids, IA) -- Coon Rapids Bayard is in the state baseball tournament for the first ...


Hinzmann Praises Trojans After Outstanding 33-7 Campaign
Hinzmann Praises Trojans After Outstanding 33-7 Campaign
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team finished with a record of 33-7 this past season, falling short to Van Meter in the Regional Finals on Tuesday. D...


Senior Leadership Fuels Spartans Softball State Tournament Push
Senior Leadership Fuels Spartans Softball State Tournament Push
(Audubon, IA) -- Exira EHK Audubon Softball is preparing for the first round of the Class ...
Allen Wins Wrestling Tournament in Brazil; Now Prepares For Next Step at ISU
Allen Wins Wrestling Tournament in Brazil; Now Prepares For Next Step at ISU
(Underwood, IA) -- Riverside Alum Molly Allen is preparing for her next step in her colleg...
ISU At Iowa Football Game is Sold Out
ISU At Iowa Football Game is Sold Out
IOWA CITY, Iowa - The Iowa-Iowa State football game scheduled for Sept. 12 in Iowa City is...
Transfers Make First Impression on Cyclone Basketball
Transfers Make First Impression on Cyclone Basketball
(Ames, IA) -- Summer workouts are continuing for Iowa St. Men's Basketball -- the Cyclones...
Lewis Central Headlines 2026 Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Baseball Selections
Lewis Central Headlines 2026 Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Baseball Selections
(Glenwood) Glenwood Athletic Director Jeff Bissen released the Hawkeye Ten Conference Base...
McCollum Is Patiently Waiting for Leader to Emerge for Hawkeyes
McCollum Is Patiently Waiting for Leader to Emerge for Hawkeyes
(Iowa City, IA) -- Summer workouts are progressing for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball ...
Wednesday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores; State Pairings
Wednesday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores; State Pairings
Class 3A Carlisle 14, Harlan 5 Knoxville 6, Bondurant Farrar 0 Western Dubuque 7, Independ...
WIC Announces All Conference Baseball Team
WIC Announces All Conference Baseball Team
(Area) -- The Western Iowa Conference announced its all-conference baseball team for the 2...
Wildcats Roll Past Cyclones To Advance to 3A State Tourney
Wildcats Roll Past Cyclones To Advance to 3A State Tourney
(Carlisle, IA) -- Carlisle's baseball team had the home field advantage and they used it, ...
Otzelberger Optimistic About ISU's Summer Development
Otzelberger Optimistic About ISU's Summer Development
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa St. Men's Basketball Head Coach TJ Otzelberger met with the media this ...