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Risk Of Severe Storms In Central, Eastern Iowa Today
Risk Of Severe Storms In Central, Eastern Iowa Today
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service says southeastern and eastern Iowa will have an enhanced risk of severe storms today, while south central and northeastern Iowa are under a slight risk of severe weather. There may be multiple rounds of sto...

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Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday, April 27 Track and Field Glenwood Co Ed Ram Relays: Atlantic, Clarinda, CBAL, CBTJ, Creston, Lewis Central, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Sioux City E...





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Joan Ohms Obituary
Joan Ohms Obituary
Joan Ohms, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services are pending. Roland Funeral Service is c...
Keli Hansen Obituary
Keli Hansen Obituary
Full obituary pending. She is survived by children, Julisa (Jeff) Novotny, Jeanna Leistad, and Adam (Molly) Fitzpatrick; 4 grandchildren; Devaney Novotny, Miles...

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Cash Grain April 24, 2026
Cash Grain April 24, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.16 October Corn - 4.39 April Beans - 10.99 October Beans - 10.86 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.16 October Corn - 4.3...
Cash Grain April 23, 2026
Cash Grain April 23, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.16 October Corn - 4.38 April Beans - 10.95 October Beans - 10.85 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.16 October Corn - 4.3...
Cash Grain April 22, 2026
Cash Grain April 22, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.37 April Beans - 10.99 October Beans - 10.86 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.3...
Cash Grain April 21, 2026
Cash Grain April 21, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.37 April Beans - 11.09 October Beans - 10.96 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.15 October Corn - 4.3...

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Nunn Discusses Farm Bill, Trade, and National Security with Iowa Leaders
Nunn Discusses Farm Bill, Trade, and National Security with Iowa Leaders
(Des Moines) At the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn gathered Iowa leaders for a roundtable focused on expanding global trade opportunities and strengthening the state's agricul...


Trump: Suspect in press dinner shooting created a 'manifesto' for attack
Trump: Suspect in press dinner shooting created a 'manifesto' for attack
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The alleged shooter at Saturday night's White House Correspondents...
Here's why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates
Here's why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) On a Wednesday in April, after heavy rainfall, Paul Carlson of Ank...
State Headlines: Iowa City Boosts Ped Mall Security, Des Moines Shootings Turn Deadly, AI Timeline Emerges
State Headlines: Iowa City Boosts Ped Mall Security, Des Moines Shootings Turn Deadly, AI Timeline Emerges
Security Has Increased On The IC Ped Mall Following A Shooting On April 19 (Iowa City, IA)...
Rain Totals
Rain Totals
Atlantic-.10 Avoca-.21 Clarinda-.03 Corning.13 Glenwood.32 Harlan-.11 Stanton-.15 Treynor-...


Updated: Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected
Updated: Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorm chances will increase from west to east this evening into the overnight hour...
Incomes Rising Faster Than Rent Increases Nationwide
Incomes Rising Faster Than Rent Increases Nationwide
(Undated) - A new Zillow report shows incomes are rising faster than rent increases nation...
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4 Percent In February
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4 Percent In February
(Des Moines) Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.4% in February, un...
Gas Prices Lower This Week
Gas Prices Lower This Week
(Des Moines) The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 14 cents from last week's price a...
Iowa Board of Regents elects leadership, bids farewell to one member
Iowa Board of Regents elects leadership, bids farewell to one member
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Iowa Board of Regents said hello to new leadership Thursday an...
Updated: White House Correspondence Dinner Shooting Suspect Identified as School Teacher
Updated: White House Correspondence Dinner Shooting Suspect Identified as School Teacher
(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is safe after being rushed out of the White House Corr...
Montgomery County Man Taken Into Custody on Theft Charges
Montgomery County Man Taken Into Custody on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Webster of Red ...
Clarinda Police Department to Hold Memorial Service in Honor of National Police Memorial Week
Clarinda Police Department to Hold Memorial Service in Honor of National Police Memorial Week
(Clarinda) The President of the United States and the United States Congress have declared...
2 Injured in Southeast Iowa Crash
2 Injured in Southeast Iowa Crash
(Henry County, Iowa) Two people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Henry Count...
National Weather Service in Omaha Confirms Four Tornados in Harrison, Fremont and Page Counties
National Weather Service in Omaha Confirms Four Tornados in Harrison, Fremont and Page Counties
(Omaha) The National Weather Service in Omaha has confirmed four tornados in Harrison, Fre...
Take Back Day Offers Safe Disposal of Unused Medications Saturday
Take Back Day Offers Safe Disposal of Unused Medications Saturday
(Area) Residents across the state will have an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose ...

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Atlantic Head Coach Ben Andersen Reacts to the Trojans' Win on Frida
Atlantic Head Coach Ben Andersen Reacts to the Trojans' Win on Frida
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' soccer team earned its first victory of the season Friday night, defeating Red Oak 7-2. Tom Robinson has the story. Head coach Ben Andersen said the T...
Cyclones, Hawkeyes, & Huskers Sign NFL Free Agent Deals
Cyclones, Hawkeyes, & Huskers Sign NFL Free Agent Deals
The NFL Draft ended on Saturday and Sunday is a day where undrafted players begin signing ...
Saturday's High School Soccer Scores
Saturday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls #4 Waukee 2, Lewis Central 0 #2 Valley 1, Lewis Central 0 Boys Western Christian 1, ...
Cyclones, Hawkeyes & Huskers In NFL Draft
Cyclones, Hawkeyes & Huskers In NFL Draft
The NFL Draft concluded on Saturday and there were seven Iowa Hawkeyes taken in the seven ...
Stars and Sun Shine on Final Day of 116th Drake Relays
Stars and Sun Shine on Final Day of 116th Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa - Twelve Drake Relays records, including one world leading mark, one top ...


Saturday's High School Drake Results
Saturday's High School Drake Results
(Des Moines, IA) -- Here are the results from Saturday's high school events at the Drake Relays Boys Discus 1) Jackson Rhinart, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 1...


Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday's High School Sports Schedule
Saturday, April 25 Track and Field Drake Relays 8:00 am: Boys Discus: Morgan Cooley, Eas...
Friday's High School Soccer Scores
Friday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Atlantic 1, Logan Magnolia 1 St. Albert 2, CBAL 0 #7 Kuemper Catholic 10, Storm Lake...
Friday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Friday's High School Boys Tennis Results
St. Albert 6, Harlan 3 Singles #1 -- Noah Narmi, St. Albert defeat Kobe Klaassen, Harlan 8...
Friday's High School Golf Results
Friday's High School Golf Results
Riverside at AHSTW Boys Riverside 163 James McCready 36 -- Medalist Peyton Amdor 39 Austin...
Clarinda Edges Atlantic 5-4 in Boy's Tennis
Clarinda Edges Atlantic 5-4 in Boy's Tennis
(Clarinda) The Clarinda Cardinals defended their home court on Friday with a 5-4win over A...
Atlantic Trojans Boys' Golf Team Defeats Clarinda in Dual on Friday
Atlantic Trojans Boys' Golf Team Defeats Clarinda in Dual on Friday
(Clarinda) The Atlantic Trojans boys' golf team secured its second dual victory of the wee...
Atlantic Lineman Donovan Hedrington Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Virginia of Lynchburg-Vul
Atlantic Lineman Donovan Hedrington Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Virginia of Lynchburg-Vul
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior lineman Donovan Hedrington signed a National Letter of Intent t...
Corbin Ritter Signs on With Simpson College to Play Football
Corbin Ritter Signs on With Simpson College to Play Football
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Corbin Ritter has committed to continue his football career at ...
Cyclones Women's Hoops Add JUCO Guard
Cyclones Women's Hoops Add JUCO Guard
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa St. women's basketball has added another player in the transfer portal ...
Iowa State Adds Former Bradley Assistant Hanson to Men's Basketball Staff
Iowa State Adds Former Bradley Assistant Hanson to Men's Basketball Staff
(Ames, IA) - T.J. Otzelberger has added a new piece to his coaching staff, hiring Allan Ha...