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Riverside Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists, Set April 22 Interviews
Riverside Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists, Set April 22 Interviews
(Oakland) The Riverside Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. Brian Christiansen Alynn Coppock Beau Jacobsen. As part of the selection process, each candidate will visit the district on Wednesday,...

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Hansen's Speed Surge Opens Door to Multiple Drake Relays Events
Hansen's Speed Surge Opens Door to Multiple Drake Relays Events
(Anita, IA) -- Ada Hansen will be running at next week's Drake Relays -- its just a matter of how many events. On Tuesday night, Hansen posted the 2n...



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Millie Holaday Obituary
Millie Holaday Obituary
Mildred "Millie" Holaday, 90, of Anita, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Services are pending with Roland Funeral Service. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Millie's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
Cindy Septer Obituary
Cindy Septer Obituary
Full obituary pending. Survivors include her husband Dennis Septer of Avoca, IA; her children Cim Lewis-McLaughlin of Avoca, IA; Jon (Dawn) Lewis of Rock Springs, WY; Dennis' children Darci Septer and Danielle (Seth) Roecker both of Des Moines, IA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Brenda Johnson of De...

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Cash Grain April 14, 2026
Cash Grain April 14, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.02 October Corn - 4.25 April Beans - 10.85 October Beans - 10.74 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.02 October Corn - 4.25 April Beans - 10.85 October Beans - 10.74 Landus Coop - Casey April Corn - 4.02 October Corn - 4.25 April Beans - 10.85 October Beans - 10.74 SIRE - Council B...
What Will New U.S. Blockade Mean for Fertilizer Prices and Supplies?
What Will New U.S. Blockade Mean for Fertilizer Prices and Supplies?
(NAFB) President Donald Trump announced a plan for a full U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The question across the energy and fertilizer industries is what that will do to prices. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer for StoneX, said we're in uncharted territory. Well, just because it's sitting in Nor...
Cash Grain April 13, 2026
Cash Grain April 13, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 3.99 October Corn - 4.26 April Beans - 10.89 October Beans - 10.80 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 3.99 October Corn - 4.26 April Beans - 10.89 October Beans - 10.80 Landus Coop - Casey April Corn - 3.99 October Corn - 4.26 April Beans - 10.89 October Beans - 10.80 SIRE - Council B...
Tax Benefits Available to Farmers from One Big Beautiful Bill
Tax Benefits Available to Farmers from One Big Beautiful Bill
(NAFB) With tax deadline day coming up April 15, farmers are looking for shelters and other benefits they may not have had in the past. Two such provisions especially for farmers and ranchers came from last year's One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce s...

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Nominations Open for 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest
Nominations Open for 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest
(Clive, Iowa) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. Nominations run from April 15 through June 1, giving both cust...


Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
(Des Moines) The annual Urban Forestry Awards luncheon celebrates communities, campuses, a...
March Housing Market Shows Strong Growth in Listings & Sales Across Iowa
March Housing Market Shows Strong Growth in Listings & Sales Across Iowa
(West Des Moines, Iowa) Iowa's housing market showed clear signs of a spring surge in Marc...
Pottawattamie Conservation Shares Update on Railroad Highway Trail, Welcomes New Board Leadership
Pottawattamie Conservation Shares Update on Railroad Highway Trail, Welcomes New Board Leadership
(Council Bluffs) Residents of Pottawattamie County are moving closer to a long-term vision...
Overnight Rain Totals
Overnight Rain Totals
Anita-.10 Atlantic-.20 Audubon-20 Bridgewater-.60 Corning-1.39 Greenfield-.50 Harlan-.08 M...


Iowa Under a Slight Risk for Severe Weather Today and Tomorrow
Iowa Under a Slight Risk for Severe Weather Today and Tomorrow
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines is reporting a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much of Iowa this af...
Midwest Home Sales Decline Amid Economic Challenges; Legislative Changes and VACATED Wins in Iowa Football
Midwest Home Sales Decline Amid Economic Challenges; Legislative Changes and VACATED Wins in Iowa Football
Midwest Home Sales Hit Lowest Level Since Late 2023 (Iowa) -- In March, the Midwest reco...
Guthrie County to Hold County Wide Health Assessment
Guthrie County to Hold County Wide Health Assessment
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- At Tuesday's Guthrie County Supervisors meeting, Health Services D...
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Agreement Related to Bridge Replacement Project Near Oakland
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Approve Agreement Related to Bridge Replacement Project Near Oakland
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved authorizing the...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Day Scams
Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Day Scams
(Des Moines) As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today annou...
Statewide Hands-Free Traffic Enforcement Results
Statewide Hands-Free Traffic Enforcement Results
(Des Moines) For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau ...
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve FY2027 Budget and Finalize Salary Adjustments
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve FY2027 Budget and Finalize Salary Adjustments
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2027 budget ...
Nunn Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cass County
Nunn Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cass County
(Griswold) Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced mobile office hours for April 15, 20...
Pottawattamie County Approves Second Memorial Bridge Honoring Fallen DOT Worker Matt Dickerson
Pottawattamie County Approves Second Memorial Bridge Honoring Fallen DOT Worker Matt Dickerson
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution su...
Guthrie County Health: New Funding for Opioid Treatment and Record Amount of Garbage
Guthrie County Health: New Funding for Opioid Treatment and Record Amount of Garbage
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Guthrie County Health Services Director Jotham Arber presented a d...
Cass County Supervisors Approve FY27 Budget and Compensation Schedule for Elected Officials
Cass County Supervisors Approve FY27 Budget and Compensation Schedule for Elected Officials
(Cass Co) The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed Fisca...

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Young Goalie, Veteran Leadership Fuel Cyclones Girls Soccer
Young Goalie, Veteran Leadership Fuel Cyclones Girls Soccer
(Harlan, IA) -- The Harlan girls soccer team has been hovering around the .500 mark the last two seasons and that is where they are right now -- 2-2 with wins over Riverside and Ca...


Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Tri Center 10, Atlantic 0 Kuemper Catholic 10, Greene County 0 Treynor 2, Underwood ...
Earlham Co Ed Track Results: Clarinda Wins Boys and Girls Meet
Earlham Co Ed Track Results: Clarinda Wins Boys and Girls Meet
(Earlham, IA) -- Earlham hosted a Co -Ed meet on Tuesday night with Clarinda sweeping the ...
Lenox Co Ed Track Results: Cougars Hansen Achieves Blue Standard in 400 Hurdles
Lenox Co Ed Track Results: Cougars Hansen Achieves Blue Standard in 400 Hurdles
(Lenox, IA) -- Ada Hansen is fast and she proved it on Tuesday night in Lenox. Hansen set...
Tuesday's High School Golf Results
Tuesday's High School Golf Results
(Missouri Valley) -- Missouri Valley hosted a conference golf dual with AHSTW and the Big ...

Atlantic Falls Short to Glenwood in Competitive Boy's Tennis Dual
Atlantic Falls Short to Glenwood in Competitive Boy's Tennis Dual
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boy's tennis team had some strong performances despite the 7-2 loss to Glenwood on Tuesday. The Trojans number one singles pl...
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Glenwood 7, Atlantic 2 Singles #1 -- Preston Harter 12 (A) def Brennan Anderson 12 (G) ...
Tri Center Boys Track Results: Vikings Harder Runs a Fast 800
Tri Center Boys Track Results: Vikings Harder Runs a Fast 800
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center hosted a Boys Track Meet on Tuesday night and Collin Harder may ...
Griswold Girls Track Results: Adams Takes Home Four Golds
Griswold Girls Track Results: Adams Takes Home Four Golds
(Griswold, IA) -- Griswold hosted a girls track meet on Tuesday night with 10 teams divide...
Atlantic Wins Mustang Invitational
Atlantic Wins Mustang Invitational
(Shenandoah) The Atlantic Boys' Golf team is off to a hot start. The Trojans captured the ...
Drake Relays Set for Star-Studded Shot Put Showcase
Drake Relays Set for Star-Studded Shot Put Showcase
(Des Moines, IA) - Shot put will once again take center stage at the Drake Relays as the W...
Hawkeye Football Receives Punishment From NCAA For Recruiting Violations
Hawkeye Football Receives Punishment From NCAA For Recruiting Violations
(Iowa City, IA) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes football team finally heard its punishment today for ...
Klaassen and Herbst Leads Cyclone Tennis to Solid Start
Klaassen and Herbst Leads Cyclone Tennis to Solid Start
(Harlan, IA) -- Harlan's Boys Tennis team will try to make some noise in the Hawkeye Ten C...
Kuemper Wins Girls Golf Triangular at Atlantic: Denison-Schleswig Second, Atlantic, Third
Kuemper Wins Girls Golf Triangular at Atlantic: Denison-Schleswig Second, Atlantic, Third
(Atlantic) Kuemper Catholic shot a 181 to win the girls' golf triangular at the Nishna Hil...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday, April 14 Track and Field Earlham Co Ed Meet: Atlantic Boys, AC/GC, Clarinda, Col...
Lewis Central Boys Capture the Team title at the Ken Carstens Relays: Treynor, Second, Atlantic Third
Lewis Central Boys Capture the Team title at the Ken Carstens Relays: Treynor, Second, Atlantic Third
(Harlan) Lewis Central topped the eleven-team field at the Ken Carstens Relays in Harlan o...