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Treasury Says State Audit Of Iowa Governor's COVID Spending Is Not ValidFormer Chamber Director Bailey Smith Enters Guilty PleaBridgewater Fire Department Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation to Support Wildfire ResponseFBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn PlantingSummer Heat Arrives With Triple-Digit Heat Indexes Across IowaTreynor Baseball Closes Out Conference Schedule with Plenty SuccessNear-Drought Conditions Easing Across Iowa Following Heavy RainFriday's High School Sports ScheduleOne Person Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Northeast IowaState News: Treasury Rejects Audit of Reynolds' COVID Spending; Iowa Ranks Low in Job GrowthAtlantic Takes Two from Red Oak: Wins Hawkeye 10 Conference Softball Title with a Perfect 20-0 RecordAtlantic Edges Red Oak in Hawkeye Ten Conference BaseballIGHSAU Releases Regional Softball Tournament Brackets
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Treasury Says State Audit Of Iowa Governor's COVID Spending Is Not Valid
Treasury Says State Audit Of Iowa Governor's COVID Spending Is Not Valid
(Des Moines) The U.S. Treasury Department says it does not support a years-old audit finding that Governor Kim Reynolds improperly used federal COVID-19 relief funds to increase pay for members of her staff. The dispute stems from a report issued fiv...
Former Chamber Director Bailey Smith Enters Guilty Plea
Former Chamber Director Bailey Smith Enters Guilty Plea
(Atlantic) Former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith entered a guilty plea Friday morning. According to the Cass County Clerk of Court's Office, Smith pleaded guilty to Count 2 - Theft 1st Degree, and Count 4 - Unauthorized Use o...
Bridgewater Fire Department Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation to Support Wildfire Response
Bridgewater Fire Department Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation to Support Wildfire Response
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Fire Department has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to support firefighter hydration during wildfire response efforts. This donation was made in partnership with the National Volunteer...

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Treynor Baseball Closes Out Conference Schedule with Plenty Success
Treynor Baseball Closes Out Conference Schedule with Plenty Success
(Treynor, IA) -- Treynor's all-around success in athletics this year has continued to the baseball diamond where the club took 3rd place in the Western Iowa Conference as they gear up for the postseason. The Cardinals finished their conference schedu...
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday's High School Sports Schedule
Friday, June 26 Softball Non Conference Dowling Catholic @ Atlantic AHSTW @ Ogden Earlham @ Exira EHK/Audubon Underwood @ Lewis Central Van Meter @ North Polk Spencer Tournament: Denison Schleswig, Le Mars, Newell Fonda, Sioux Center, Sioux City Nor...
Atlantic Takes Two from Red Oak: Wins Hawkeye 10 Conference Softball Title with a Perfect 20-0 Record
Atlantic Takes Two from Red Oak: Wins Hawkeye 10 Conference Softball Title with a Perfect 20-0 Record
(Red Oak) The Atlantic Softball team wrapped the Conference season at Red Oak on Thursday night with a pair of wins. The Trojans finished the Conference run with a perfect 20-0 record. The Trojans defeated Red Oak 21-0 in game one, and followed up wi...





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Donna Johnson Obituary
Donna Johnson Obituary
Donna Johnson, age 91, of Exira, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Exira Care Center. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:...
Jamie Faga Obituary
Jamie Faga Obituary
Jamie Andrew Faga was born on April 5, 1973, at Audubon County Hospital, and he died on June 22, 2026, at his family farm in Exira. His parents were Connie Ray ...


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FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
(NAFB) With the USDA's acreage report just days away, The Farmer's Business Network shared its sixth annual U.S. Acreage Report. Josh McClure, the head of brok...
Cash Grain June 25, 2026
Cash Grain June 25, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.77 October Corn - 3.98 June Beans - 10.92 October Beans - 10.92 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.11 Oct...
Cash Grain June 24, 2026
Cash Grain June 24, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.69 October Corn - 3.90 June Beans - 10.69 October Beans - 10.70 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.03 Oct...
Cash Grain June 23, 2026
Cash Grain June 23, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.72 October Corn - 3.92 June Beans - 10.77 October Beans - 10.77 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.06 Oct...

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FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
FBN Acreage Report Shows Significant Decrease in Corn Planting
(NAFB) With the USDA's acreage report just days away, The Farmer's Business Network shared its sixth annual U.S. Acreage Report. Josh McClure, the head of brokerage and consulting for FBN, said most ...


Summer Heat Arrives With Triple-Digit Heat Indexes Across Iowa
Summer Heat Arrives With Triple-Digit Heat Indexes Across Iowa
(Des Moines) After a comfortable June, the summer heat is going to come in swinging throug...
Near-Drought Conditions Easing Across Iowa Following Heavy Rain
Near-Drought Conditions Easing Across Iowa Following Heavy Rain
(Des Moines) A week of widespread thunderstorms and soaking rainfall has brought welcome r...
One Person Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Northeast Iowa
One Person Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Northeast Iowa
(Elkader) One person suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Clayton County. The Io...
State News: Treasury Rejects Audit of Reynolds' COVID Spending; Iowa Ranks Low in Job Growth
State News: Treasury Rejects Audit of Reynolds' COVID Spending; Iowa Ranks Low in Job Growth
Iowa Ranks 46th in Job Growth, Adds 3,400 Jobs in May (Undated) -- Iowa ranked 46th in job...


Glenwood Police Department Reports Three Recent Arrests
Glenwood Police Department Reports Three Recent Arrests
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department reports three recent arrests. Shaleena Marie Mayberry, 33, of Ames, was arrested on June 24th for Impersonat...


Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Drug Arrest and Probation Violation Arrest
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Drug Arrest and Probation Violation Arrest
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reported two recent arrests, including a Water...
4th of July Fast Approaching: DNR Shares Water Safety Tips
4th of July Fast Approaching: DNR Shares Water Safety Tips
(Lewis) - With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, many people are expected to spend t...
SWITA Scheduler Tracy Clark Named Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the Year
SWITA Scheduler Tracy Clark Named Iowa Transit Dispatcher of the Year
(Altoona) Southwest Iowa Transit Agency's Tracy Clark was recently selected as the Iowa Tr...
Oil, Fuel Prices Continue To Drop
Oil, Fuel Prices Continue To Drop
(NAFB) The path to peace between the U.S. and Iran has been a bumpy road. But despite that...
Iowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity Concerns
Iowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity Concerns
Libertarian Candidate for Governor Files Petition (Des Moines, IA) -- The Libertarian Part...
Public Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby County
Public Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby County
(Avoca) Regional Water Rural Water Association, based in Avoca, is concerned about a petit...
Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response
Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response
(Cass County) Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded to a large shop f...
Park Advisory Commission Presented with Donations for 2nd Annual Freedom Festival
Park Advisory Commission Presented with Donations for 2nd Annual Freedom Festival
(Atlantic) Ali Pieken from the Atlantic Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, and Chair...
Produce in the Park invites volunteers to address healthy food needs
Produce in the Park invites volunteers to address healthy food needs
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is looking for volunteers to help encourage healthy eating ...
Pottawattamie County Board Authorizes Design Phase for Jail Improvement Project
Pottawattamie County Board Authorizes Design Phase for Jail Improvement Project
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forw...

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Atlantic Edges Red Oak in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball
Atlantic Edges Red Oak in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball
(Atlantic) Atlantic put together timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to earn a 3-1 victory over Red Oak. Atlantic wasted little time getting on the board in the firs...


IGHSAU Releases Regional Softball Tournament Brackets
IGHSAU Releases Regional Softball Tournament Brackets
(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union released the 2026 Regional Bracket...
Thursday, June 25, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Thursday, June 25, Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Thursday, June 25 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 21 Red Oak, 0 Atlantic 20 Red Oak, 0 Lewis...
Hawkeye Ten Conference Recognizes Summer Sports All-Academic Award Winners
Hawkeye Ten Conference Recognizes Summer Sports All-Academic Award Winners
(Glenwood) Glenwood Athletic Jeff Bissen released the Summer sports postseason awards. Bis...
Trojans Travel to Red Oak for Key Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Clash Tonight
Trojans Travel to Red Oak for Key Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Clash Tonight
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Red Oak matchup tonight in a Hawkeye Ten Conference baseball game ...


AHSTW Baseball Wins Five of Last Six, Wraps Up Conference Schedule Hosting Tri-Center Tonight
AHSTW Baseball Wins Five of Last Six, Wraps Up Conference Schedule Hosting Tri-Center Tonight
(Avoca, IA) -- The AHSTW Vikings wrap up their conference schedule tonight against Tri-Center after winning five of their last six games. The winning ...


Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, June 25 Baseball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ Red Oak Clarinda @ Creston Harlan @ Kuem...
Timberwolves Rally for Dominant 15-4 Win Over Lamoni
Timberwolves Rally for Dominant 15-4 Win Over Lamoni
(Corning) The Southwest Valley Timberwolves bounced back into the win column Wednesday nig...
Trojans Dominate Shenandoah with 10-0 Victory in Four Innings
Trojans Dominate Shenandoah with 10-0 Victory in Four Innings
(Atlantic) Atlantic's high-powered offense and dominant performance in the circle from Bry...
Wednesday, June 24. Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Wednesday, June 24. Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Wednesday, June 24 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 10 Shenandoah, 0 Rolling Valley Glidden R...
Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) released its fifth softbal...
ACGC Baseball Carries 2-Game Win Streak Heading into Double Header Versus Earlham
ACGC Baseball Carries 2-Game Win Streak Heading into Double Header Versus Earlham
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Things are looking up for the Chargers' baseball squad, taking two...
Atlantic Hosts Shenandoah in Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball Action Tonight
Atlantic Hosts Shenandoah in Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball Action Tonight
(Atlantic) Atlantic's undefeated Hawkeye Ten Conference record is on the line when they ho...
IHSAA Releases Class 1A and 2A Substate Baseball Assignments
IHSAA Releases Class 1A and 2A Substate Baseball Assignments
(Boone) Baseball district and substate brackets for the 2026 postseason are now available ...
West Powers Missouri Valley Past Exira/EHK/Audubon with Two-Homer Performance
West Powers Missouri Valley Past Exira/EHK/Audubon with Two-Homer Performance
(Missouri Valley) Missouri Valley topped Exira/EHK/Audubon 3-1 in a softball game between ...
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, June 24 Softball Hawkeye Ten Shenandoah @ Atlantic Rolling Valley Glidden Ralst...