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East Side Drive in Exira Closed for PCC Paving ProjectIowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250Iowa Secretary of State Receives Recognition from Nation's Leading Election Administration OrganizationsCass County Mental Health Coalition to Meet August 10 to Plan Suicide Prevention Walk and Address Local Mental Health NeedsBanks Leaving Hawkeye Men's BasketballAdair County Attorney Melissa Larson Resigns Following Appointment as District Associate JudgeShenandoah Man Charged with Murder Following Lake View ShootingBlood Supplies Dangerously LowWiederstein, Saathoff, and Kirchhoff Awarded KS95 Armour Insurance Trojan Athletes of the WeekTiger Football Opens Practice with New Coaches, Fresh OptimismWolverine Softball's Youth Movement Leads to Best Season in Five YearsOne Person Killed in Black Hawk County CrashIowa Headlines: DOT Seeks Public Input on Future Transportation, Iowa Named Best State to Retire, Hoover Library Reopening, Ledges State Park Closing
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East Side Drive in Exira Closed for PCC Paving Project
East Side Drive in Exira Closed for PCC Paving Project
(Exira) The Audubon County Engineer's Office says East Side Drive in Exira is closed to through traffic as a PCC paving project gets underway. The closure extends from F58 north approximately 0.3 miles to Mockingbird Avenue. The road is expected to r...
Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250
Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a "1776 Pork Chop Salute" at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 16, 1,776 fair goers can snag a ...
Iowa Secretary of State Receives Recognition from Nation's Leading Election Administration Organizations
Iowa Secretary of State Receives Recognition from Nation's Leading Election Administration Organizations
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has recently been recognized by two prestigious national organizations focused on election administration, the Office announced. The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and the National A...

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Banks Leaving Hawkeye Men's Basketball
Banks Leaving Hawkeye Men's Basketball
(Iowa City, IA) -- Even though he has been granted an extra season of eligibility, Tavion Banks has decided he will play basketball elsewhere in the 2026-27 season. Banks made the announcement on social media on Sunday; from Instagram: "To Coac...
Wiederstein, Saathoff, and Kirchhoff Awarded KS95 Armour Insurance Trojan Athletes of the Week
Wiederstein, Saathoff, and Kirchhoff Awarded KS95 Armour Insurance Trojan Athletes of the Week
(Atlantic) The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the 2026 All-State softball teams this past week. Three Atlantic players were selected on the elite list in Class 3A. For this reason, three players named to the All-State Teams, Lila Wieder...
Tiger Football Opens Practice with New Coaches, Fresh Optimism
Tiger Football Opens Practice with New Coaches, Fresh Optimism
(Griswold, IA) -- Fall sports officially start today with the first day of practice for girls tennis and for football teams that play in Week Zero like Griswold. The Tigers will open on August 21 hosting East Mills, coverage on KSOM. Griswold is com...





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Sharalynn "Sherry" Campbell Obituary
Sharalynn "Sherry" Campbell Obituary
Sharalynn "Sherry" Campbell, 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Arlington Place, Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral Services will...
Timmer Wambold Jr. Obituary
Timmer Wambold Jr. Obituary
A Celebration of Life Service for 43-year-old Timmer Wambold Jr. will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rustic Tap in Fontanelle, Iowa. ...


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Cash Grain July 31, 2026
Cash Grain July 31, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair and Atlantic July Corn - 4.19 October Corn - 4.19 July Beans - 11.57 October Beans - 11.22 Landus Coop - Casey July Corn - 4.14 October Corn...
Challenges Ahead For Keeping Farmland in Farming
Challenges Ahead For Keeping Farmland in Farming
(NAFB) While the rapid increases in farmland values have slowed, the cost of buying farmland is still creating hurdles for producers looking to expand or for yo...

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Cass County Mental Health Coalition to Meet August 10 to Plan Suicide Prevention Walk and Address Local Mental Health Needs
Cass County Mental Health Coalition to Meet August 10 to Plan Suicide Prevention Walk and Address Local Mental Health Needs
(Atlantic) The Cass County Mental Health Coalition will meet Monday, August 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. The coalition will be working on plans for the suicide pre...


Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson Resigns Following Appointment as District Associate Judge
Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson Resigns Following Appointment as District Associate Judge
(Adair Co.) Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson officially announced her resignation Mon...
Shenandoah Man Charged with Murder Following Lake View Shooting
Shenandoah Man Charged with Murder Following Lake View Shooting
(Lake View) A Shenandoah man has been charged with Murder in the First Degree. The Iowa Di...
Blood Supplies Dangerously Low
Blood Supplies Dangerously Low
(NAFB) Following weeks of declining blood donations, the United States Surgeon General war...
One Person Killed in Black Hawk County Crash
One Person Killed in Black Hawk County Crash
(Black Hawk Co.) One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening in Black H...


Iowa Headlines: DOT Seeks Public Input on Future Transportation, Iowa Named Best State to Retire, Hoover Library Reopening, Ledges State Park Closing
Iowa Headlines: DOT Seeks Public Input on Future Transportation, Iowa Named Best State to Retire, Hoover Library Reopening, Ledges State Park Closing
Iowa DOT Asking For Public Input On Future Transportation Improvements (Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa DOT is asking for input on future transportation...


DNR investigating fatal boat collision on West Lake Okoboji
DNR investigating fatal boat collision on West Lake Okoboji
(Arnolds Park) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating ...
Produce in the Park In A Pickle night set to August 6
Produce in the Park In A Pickle night set to August 6
(Article submitted by Ciara Hoegh Market Manager) (Atlantic) Produce in the Park provide...
One Arrested on OWI Charges in Red Oak
One Arrested on OWI Charges in Red Oak
(Red Oak) On Saturday, August 1, at 11:49 p.m. Red Oak police arrested 52 year old Fredric...
WHO Launches New Effort To Prevent Drownings
WHO Launches New Effort To Prevent Drownings
(Undated) -- The World Health Organization is launching a new effort to try to prevent dro...
Reminder: Red Oak Police Department National Night Out 2026
Reminder: Red Oak Police Department National Night Out 2026
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Nation...
Grassley Speaks on Senate Floor About Improvements to the Pediatric Organ Transplant System
Grassley Speaks on Senate Floor About Improvements to the Pediatric Organ Transplant System
(Washington D.C.) -- Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking at reforms in the area of orga...
Higher Renewable Volume Obligations Fuel Industry Growth
Higher Renewable Volume Obligations Fuel Industry Growth
(NAFB) The Environmental Protection Agency's new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes are givin...
Online Learn to Hunt Program Focusing on Dove Hunting
Online Learn to Hunt Program Focusing on Dove Hunting
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering an online workshop to teach s...
Red Oak Police Arrest Two People in Separate Incidents
Red Oak Police Arrest Two People in Separate Incidents
(Red Oak) Two people from Red Oak were arrested for OWI, and the other individual on two o...
United Church of Christ Back to School Bash Set for August 10
United Church of Christ Back to School Bash Set for August 10
(Atlantic) The United Church of Christ in Atlantic is asking for the community's help as i...

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Wolverine Softball's Youth Movement Leads to Best Season in Five Years
Wolverine Softball's Youth Movement Leads to Best Season in Five Years
(Greenfield, IA) -- Nodaway Valley softball took a step forward this year with a 14-14 overall record which is the most wins since 2021 and the first time they have been .500 or be...


Ferentz Sees Competition Across Iowa Roster Heading Into Camp
Ferentz Sees Competition Across Iowa Roster Heading Into Camp
The Iowa Hawkeye Football team will start fall practice this week and on Tuesday, Head Coa...
Bearcats Football Return Quality Starters on Offense
Bearcats Football Return Quality Starters on Offense
(Maryville, MO) -- NW Missouri St. football has been picked by the media as the pre-season...
Not a Surprise; Huskers Pre-Season Big Ten Favorites in Volleyball
Not a Surprise; Huskers Pre-Season Big Ten Favorites in Volleyball
Nebraska's Andi Jackson, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly were named to the Preseason All-B...
Wheelers Baseball Look to Miller Brothers as Program Joins Forces With Exira EHK
Wheelers Baseball Look to Miller Brothers as Program Joins Forces With Exira EHK
(Audubon, IA) -- Audubon's Baseball team will have a new look next season. With Thursday'...


Young Lady Vikes Softball Take Step Forward in 2026
Young Lady Vikes Softball Take Step Forward in 2026
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW Softball finished 10-15 this season which is a five win improvement over 2025 and the Lady Vikes were extremely young. Head Coac...


Huskers Men's Hoops Set for Tough Non-Conference Slate Following Sweet 16 Run
Huskers Men's Hoops Set for Tough Non-Conference Slate Following Sweet 16 Run
(Lincoln, NE) -- Nebraska Men's Basketball will face one of its toughest non-conference sc...
Cyclones Softball Return Nearly Entire Lineup Following 18-Win Season
Cyclones Softball Return Nearly Entire Lineup Following 18-Win Season
(Harlan, IA) -- Harlan's softball team made significant improvement in 2026 -- going from ...
Spartans Petersen Continues Rise with First Team All-State Honor
Spartans Petersen Continues Rise with First Team All-State Honor
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Thanks to big numbers this season, Taryn Petersen of Exira EHK Audubon S...
Audubon Passes Athletic Shared Agreement With Exira EHK
Audubon Passes Athletic Shared Agreement With Exira EHK
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon School Board voted 5-0 on Thursday night to implement the sha...
Chargers Baseball Looks to Build on Back-to-Back Double-Digit Win Seasons
Chargers Baseball Looks to Build on Back-to-Back Double-Digit Win Seasons
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC Baseball stayed at the same level as the previous season wit...
Iowa-Iowa State Football Games Extended Through 2031
Iowa-Iowa State Football Games Extended Through 2031
(Ames, IA) -- It looks like the annual Iowa-Iowa State football game will be played into t...
School Board to Decide Future of Audubon Athletics Tonight
School Board to Decide Future of Audubon Athletics Tonight
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon School Board will vote tonight on whether to approve the athl...
From O-M to All-State: Wolverines Boswell Reflects on Memorable Career
From O-M to All-State: Wolverines Boswell Reflects on Memorable Career
(Greenfield, IA) -- Emma Boswell of Nodaway Valley softball was named Third Team All State...
Trojans Saathoff Named Third Team All State in Softball
Trojans Saathoff Named Third Team All State in Softball
(Atlantic, IA) -- Atlantic Junior 1B Jillian Saathoff has been named Third Team All State ...
Foster's Record-Setting Season Highlights Wolverines Baseball
Foster's Record-Setting Season Highlights Wolverines Baseball
(Greenfield, IA) -- Nodaway Valley baseball only won five games this season but Head Coach...