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El Nino Event Forecast
Tom Robinson - 3h ago
(NAFB) After nearly a year and a half of La Niña conditions, North America is facing a major shift to El Niño. Some climate scientists say there is a possibility of a Super El Niñ...

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80 During March 15 Blizzard Claims One Life
Tom Robinson - 7h ago
(Atlantic) Authorities have released new details about a fatal crash that occurred during the March 15 blizzard in Cass County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the multi-vehicle accident happened ...

Atlantic School Board Faces Changes Following Resignation
Tom Robinson - Mar 27, 2026
(Atlantic) In January, the Atlantic School Board accepted Laura McLean's resignation as she and her husband announced their plans to relocate to the Quad Cities, leaving an open seat on the board. In ...

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Rollins: New "Product of the USA" Labels Will Clear Up Consumer Confusion
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(NAFB) During the National Agriculture Day event on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins introduced a campaign regarding USDA's new "Product of the USA" labeling standard...

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Atlantic High School and Middle School Shooters to Compete in the State Archery Tournament on Sunday
Tom Robinson - 1h ago
(Atlantic) The 2026 High School and Middle School State Archery Tournament is underway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. DNR Tournament officials say 145 schools from across Iowa are competing in the eve...

Wolverines T&F Blend Experience, Youth for Promising Season
Chris Varney - 7h ago
(Greenfield, IA) -- Nodaway Valley Track Coach Brett Welsch is feeling pretty good about the track and field season this spring. Welsch says while the girls lose sprinter Maddie Weston, the numbers a...


Track Results: Rams Win Carroll Early Bird; Both Cyclones Teams 4th
Chris Varney - Mar 27, 2026
(Carroll, IA) -- The Glenwood Rams dominated the Carroll Co-Ed Early Bird Meet on Thursday night. Glenwood's girls were first with 142.67 points and Boone was 2nd at 101.33. The Ram boys dominated w...


(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC will have a different head coach but a familiar fa...
Chris Varney Mar 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26 Boys and Girls Track Carroll Early Bird Outdoor Meet (COED): ...
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(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' tennis team has an open lineup this season, follow...
Tom Robinson Mar 26, 2026
(Elk Horn, IA) -- The Hill will be quiet on Friday nights this fall. Exira EHK ...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Audubon, IA) -- The Audubon Boys Track and Field team will be young this year a...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- AC/GC girls track and field will be hungry for leadershi...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Indianola, IA) -- Atlantic Girls and Treynor Boys both had a top five finish at...
Chris Varney Mar 25, 2026
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW has decided to not field their own soccer teams this spring...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Neola, IA) -- Tri Center Girls Track and Field competed at the Central College ...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW Girls Track and Field will be one to watch this season. Th...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 24 Track and Field Simpson High School Classic (Outdoor Meet) @ I...
Chris Varney Mar 24, 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' golf team brings back four key players from last y...
Tom Robinson Mar 24, 2026
(Iowa City, IA) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team had their chances t...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Gavin McLaren is off to a great start this track seas...
Tom Robinson Mar 23, 2026
(Elk Horn, IA) -- Exira EHK Girls Track and Field has seen an influx of numbers ...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Oakland, IA) -- Riverside Girls Track and Field is preparing for a strong seaso...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(Des Moines) The State Archery Tournament will take place at the Iowa State Fair...
Mandy Billings Mar 23, 2026
(Tampa, FL) -- There will be a new national champion in the men's NCAA Tournamen...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
Sunday, March 22 Men's Tournament, Second Round Midwest #2 Iowa St. 82, # 7 Kent...
Chris Varney Mar 23, 2026
(St. Louis, MO) -- Iowa St. advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 9th time in school ...
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