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Velkommen! Elk Horn Welcomes RAGBRAI Riders Where Vikings and Trolls MeetTwo Killed in Marshall County Motorcycle Crash Sunday NightAdair County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrest, Trespass CitationNunn Has Huge Agenda as the House Goes Back in SessionOne Killed, One Injured in Lyon County CrashGov. Reynolds orders flags remain at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey GrahamAudubon County Fair Starts TodayFor First Time In Five Years, Iowa Region Not At Risk Of Summer Power ShortagesMacedonia Awarded $223,000 USDA Grant for New Water WellAdams County Railroad Cross Construction Project Starts on WednesdayAcreage Report Focuses on Weather as Wheat Acres Hit Record LowNatural Hydrogen Drilling Project Still Moving Forward in Audubon CountyClass 1A Regional Final Tonight, Exira-EHK/Audubon Hosts Fremont-Mills: KS95.7 F.M.Third Meeting Between Bulldogs & Panthers; State Softball Berth On Line; Coverage on KSOMWoman Killed in Car vs Pedestrian Accident in Page CountyMonday's High School Softball Playoff ScheduleMontgomery County Man Arrested on Drug Possession ChargesState News: National Guard Deployment, Population Growth and Regional ChangesDog Days at Produce in the Park set to July 16Monday's High School Baseball Playoff Schedule
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Velkommen! Elk Horn Welcomes RAGBRAI Riders Where Vikings and Trolls Meet
Velkommen! Elk Horn Welcomes RAGBRAI Riders Where Vikings and Trolls Meet
(Elk Horn) The City of Elk Horn is preparing to welcome RAGBRAI riders from across the world on Monday, July 20. RAGBRAI begins Sunday in Onawa, with the first day ending in an overnight stop in Harlan. On Monday, riders will leave Harlan and travel ...
Two Killed in Marshall County Motorcycle Crash Sunday Night
Two Killed in Marshall County Motorcycle Crash Sunday Night
(Marshall Co.) Two people died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Marshall County Sunday evening. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 9:23 p.m. on 295th Street. Authorities say 31-year-old Brandon Overm...
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrest, Trespass Citation
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrest, Trespass Citation
(Adair Co) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reports two recent law enforcement actions involving residents of Creston and Casey. Michael John Schehl, 42, of Creston, was arrested July 9 on a warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Dri...

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Class 1A Regional Final Tonight, Exira-EHK/Audubon Hosts Fremont-Mills: KS95.7 F.M.
Class 1A Regional Final Tonight, Exira-EHK/Audubon Hosts Fremont-Mills: KS95.7 F.M.
(Audubon) - A trip to the Class 1A State Softball Tournament is on the line tonight as Exira-EHK-Audubon hosts Fremont-Mills in a regional championship matchup. The Spartans bring a 22-4 record into the contest, while the Knights arrive at 21-3. Exir...
Third Meeting Between Bulldogs & Panthers; State Softball Berth On Line; Coverage on KSOM
Third Meeting Between Bulldogs & Panthers; State Softball Berth On Line; Coverage on KSOM
(Oakland, IA) -- A softball state tournament berth is on the line tonight in Class 2A, Region 4 as two Western Iowa Conferences foes meet for the third time as #11 Logan Magnolia visits #1 Riverside, coverage on KSOM. The Bulldogs beat the Panthers t...
Monday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Monday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Monday, July 13 Regional Finals Class 1A Fremont Mills @ #1 Exira EHK/Audubon; Coverage on KS 95.7 FM Highland @ #2 Clarksville Martensdale St. Mary's @ #3 Fort Dodge St. Edmond Woodbury Central @ #4 West Monona #11 North Butler @ #5 Mason City Newma...





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Greg Sornson Obituary
Greg Sornson Obituary
On September 24, 1955, Greg Neil Sornson was born in Audubon, Iowa to Robert and Elaine (Mumgaard) Sornson. Growing up on their farm by Viola Center he was dear...
Angela Brisbois Obituary
Angela Brisbois Obituary
Angela Kay Brisbois, daughter of Willis "Rocky" and Dora (Hansen) Rock, was born on June 21, 1962 in Harlan, Iowa. She was a lifelong member of Trinit...


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Cash Grain July 13, 2026
Cash Grain July 13, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey July Corn - 4.03 October Corn - 4.18 July Beans - 11.45 October Beans - 11.30 SIRE - Council Bluffs July Corn - 4.33 Oct...
Acreage Report Focuses on Weather as Wheat Acres Hit Record Low
Acreage Report Focuses on Weather as Wheat Acres Hit Record Low
(NAFB) The June acreage report from USDA generally doesn't deliver surprises, according to Ed Usset, an extension professor in the Department of Applied Economi...

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Nunn Has Huge Agenda as the House Goes Back in Session
Nunn Has Huge Agenda as the House Goes Back in Session
(Washington D.C.) -- Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn is back in Washington D.C. today as the US House will be back in session for the end of the month. There is a lot of work to do in a short amount of ti...


One Killed, One Injured in Lyon County Crash
One Killed, One Injured in Lyon County Crash
(Lyon Co) One person was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afte...
Gov. Reynolds orders flags remain at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
Gov. Reynolds orders flags remain at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa continue to be flown at half-...
Audubon County Fair Starts Today
Audubon County Fair Starts Today
(Audubon) The Audubon County starts today and runs through Sunday, July 19. The Clover Kid...
For First Time In Five Years, Iowa Region Not At Risk Of Summer Power Shortages
For First Time In Five Years, Iowa Region Not At Risk Of Summer Power Shortages
(Des Moines, IA) -- For the first time in five years the electric grid region that include...


Macedonia Awarded $223,000 USDA Grant for New Water Well
Macedonia Awarded $223,000 USDA Grant for New Water Well
(Macedonia) The City of Macedonia is receiving $223,000 in federal funding to improve its water system as part of more than $19 million in rural devel...


Adams County Railroad Cross Construction Project Starts on Wednesday
Adams County Railroad Cross Construction Project Starts on Wednesday
(Corning) BNSF will close the railroad crossing on Quince Ave in Prescott for repairs. Cro...
Acreage Report Focuses on Weather as Wheat Acres Hit Record Low
Acreage Report Focuses on Weather as Wheat Acres Hit Record Low
(NAFB) The June acreage report from USDA generally doesn't deliver surprises, according to...
Natural Hydrogen Drilling Project Still Moving Forward in Audubon County
Natural Hydrogen Drilling Project Still Moving Forward in Audubon County
(Audubon) The Hydrogen drilling project is still on the table in Audubon County. In late J...
Woman Killed in Car vs Pedestrian Accident in Page County
Woman Killed in Car vs Pedestrian Accident in Page County
(Page County) A woman died in a car vs pedestrian accident in Page County. The Iowa State ...
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested a Red Oak man on drug possession charges early this morn...
State News: National Guard Deployment, Population Growth and Regional Changes
State News: National Guard Deployment, Population Growth and Regional Changes
Send-Off Ceremony Today In Des Moines For Iowa National Guard Members Deploying To Europe ...
Dog Days at Produce in the Park set to July 16
Dog Days at Produce in the Park set to July 16
(Article submitted by Ciara Hoegh Produce in the Park Marketing Manager) ATLANTIC, IA (Jul...
Mitchell County Crash Leaves One with Life Threatening Injuries
Mitchell County Crash Leaves One with Life Threatening Injuries
(Mitchell County) One man suffered life threatening injuries after a single vehicle crash ...
Dog Training Opens Next Week in State-Owned Wildlife Management Areas
Dog Training Opens Next Week in State-Owned Wildlife Management Areas
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunting dog owners that trai...
Heat, Drying Out Expected in Corn Belt Next Week
Heat, Drying Out Expected in Corn Belt Next Week
(NAFB) A heat dome is moving northward from Southern California to the Dakotas and the Cor...

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Monday's High School Baseball Playoff Schedule
Monday's High School Baseball Playoff Schedule
Monday, July 13 Substate Semifinals Class 3A Substate 1 Sioux Center (15-13) at MOC Floyd Valley (23-8) Sgt. Bluff Luton (22-17) at Bishop Heelan (25-15) Substate 2 Gilbert (14-14)...


Updated: Two Hawkeyes Selected in MLB Draft
Updated: Two Hawkeyes Selected in MLB Draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa - University of Iowa Seniors Gable Mitchell and Kooper Schulte were taken ...
Atlantic Advances to the Regional Finals with 9-2 Win Over Unity Christian
Atlantic Advances to the Regional Finals with 9-2 Win Over Unity Christian
ATLANTIC - The Atlantic softball team's offense was firing on all cylinders in a 9-2 Regio...
Ty Heydon's Slam Helps Crusaders Advance Past Vikes to Substate Finals
Ty Heydon's Slam Helps Crusaders Advance Past Vikes to Substate Finals
(Coon Rapids Bayard, IA) -- Coon Rapids Bayard showed why it is the number one ranked base...
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Regional Semifinals Class 3A Region 5 Atlantic 9, Orange City Unity Christian 2 Van Meter ...


Saturday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores
Saturday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores
District Finals Class 1A Substate 8 Coon Rapids Bayard 16, AHSTW 2 Lenox 5, Mount Ayr 4 Substate Final @ Valley, West Des Moines Substate 1 Remsen St....


Atlantic Hosts Unity Christian in 3A Regional Semi-Final
Atlantic Hosts Unity Christian in 3A Regional Semi-Final
(Atlantic) Unity-Christian (23-2) makes the long trip to #8 Atlantic (32-6) this evening. ...
Vikings Visit Crusaders in 1A Baseball District Final; Coverage on KSOM
Vikings Visit Crusaders in 1A Baseball District Final; Coverage on KSOM
(Coon Rapids, IA) -- AHSTW will hope the slipper fits on Cinderella's shoe tonight in a Cl...
Saturday's High School Baseball Playoff Schedule
Saturday's High School Baseball Playoff Schedule
Saturday, July 11 Class 1A District Finals Substate 8 AHSTW (15-11) at Coon Rapids Bayard ...
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Saturday, July 11 Class 3A Regional Semifinals Region 5 Orange City Unity Christian (22-2)...
Reynolds' Sacrifice Fly Lifts Harlan Past Atlantic, 2-1
Reynolds' Sacrifice Fly Lifts Harlan Past Atlantic, 2-1
(Harlan) Jonas Reynolds' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh drove home the winning...
Friday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Friday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Class 1A Regional Semifinals Region 2 Exira EHK Audubon 5, Bedford 1 Fremont Mills 11, IKM...
Friday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores
Friday's High School Baseball Playoff Scores
Class 3A Substate First Round Substate 8 Carlisle 8, Clarke Community 2 Winterset 9, Crest...
Miller Pitches Wheelers Past Bulldogs & Goes Over 800 Career K's
Miller Pitches Wheelers Past Bulldogs & Goes Over 800 Career K's
(Audubon, IA) -- Riley Miller is one of the state's best pitchers and she showed it on Fri...
Pollard to Retire as Iowa State AD After 22 Years
Pollard to Retire as Iowa State AD After 22 Years
(Ames, IA) -- Jamie Pollard, the longest-serving athletics director in Iowa State history,...
Atlantic Travels to Harlan in Substate Quarterfinal Tonight: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
Atlantic Travels to Harlan in Substate Quarterfinal Tonight: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team begins post-season play at Harlan this evening. The ...