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Atlantic Introduces Incentive to Beautify Community Spaces
Atlantic Introduces Incentive to Beautify Community Spaces
(Atlantic) During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen introduced a new incentive program to encourage residents to improve the appearance of their properties. Drawing on his childhood memories of cleaning the house for g...

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Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday's High School Sports Schedule
Thursday, May 7 Track and Field Hawkeye Ten Co Ed Conference Meet @ Glenwood: Atlantic, Clarinda, Creston, Denison Schleswig, Glenwood, Harlan, Kuemper Catholic, Lewis Central, Red Oak, St. Albert, Shenandoah Southwest Valley May Co Ed Meet: AHSTW,...

2026 Senior Salute

Senior Salute - Karli Kautzky
Senior Salute - Karli Kautzky
Senior Name (First and Last) Karli Kautzky How the last name is pronounced... cowtszki Parents Amy and Paul Kautzky Siblings Kailee Kautzky Karsen Kautzky School ACGC Hig...
Senior Salute - Sam Brosam
Senior Salute - Sam Brosam
Senior Name (First and Last) Sam Brosam How the last name is pronounced... Sam Bro sum Parents Tricia and Andrew Rees and Wayne Brosam Siblings Laney Brosam and Jayden an...





Most Recent Obituaries

Joan Ohms Obituary
Joan Ohms Obituary
Joan Ohms, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Heritage House in Atlantic. She is survived by daughters, Janelle (John) Rohrbaugh of...
Bernice Barnes Obituary
Bernice Barnes Obituary
Mrs. Bernice M. Barnes, age 97, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Monday, May 04, 2026, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, IA. Funeral service wil...


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Agri-News

Cash Grain May 6, 2026
Cash Grain May 6, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.23 October Corn - 4.45 April Beans - 11.25 October Beans - 11.05 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.23 October Corn - 4.4...
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
(NAFB) The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Farm State of Mind" initiative helps provides access to information and resources that promote farmer an...
Cash Grain May 5, 2026
Cash Grain May 5, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.35 October Corn - 4.55 April Beans - 11.41 October Beans - 11.19 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.35 October Corn - 4.5...
Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average Pace
Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average Pace
(Washington) Corn and soybean planting are both running ahead of average pace nationwide, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report. Corn planting reac...

Local News

West 22nd Street Project in Atlantic Nearing Completion
West 22nd Street Project in Atlantic Nearing Completion
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the ninth pay application for the West 22nd Street improvement project. The Council awarded the West 22nd Street Improvement project to TK Concrete of Cou...


Atlantic City Council Sets the Date of a Public Hearing for the Sale of City-Owned Property
Atlantic City Council Sets the Date of a Public Hearing for the Sale of City-Owned Property
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic recently received a bid from Paul and Kristi Wegner for $1...
Healthy Cass County to Highlight Thrive Iowa of Cass County
Healthy Cass County to Highlight Thrive Iowa of Cass County
(Cass Co.) Healthy Cass County will host an upcoming community meeting on May 11th at noon...
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Unveils 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Unveils 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legio...
Gas Prices Jump Across Iowa Despite Drop in Crude Oil
Gas Prices Jump Across Iowa Despite Drop in Crude Oil
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week, even as globa...


Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 6-12 as National Nurses Week
Pottawattamie County Supervisors Proclaim May 6-12 as National Nurses Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2026, as National Nurses Week, honoring ...


Adair County Supervisors Approve Declaration Reading Event
Adair County Supervisors Approve Declaration Reading Event
(Adair Co.) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the All Iowa Rep...
Cass County Supervisors Table Zoning Hearing
Cass County Supervisors Table Zoning Hearing
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors tabled setting public hearings on a zoning...
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
American Farm Bureau State of Mind Unveils New Resource for Weathering the Storm
(NAFB) The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Farm State of Mind" initiative hel...
Montgomery County Crash Claims One Life
Montgomery County Crash Claims One Life
(Red Oak) One person died from injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. The I...
State News: Vance Supports Local Business, Voter Data Transfer, Rising Gas Prices, Eminent Domain Setback, and State Fair Countdown
State News: Vance Supports Local Business, Voter Data Transfer, Rising Gas Prices, Eminent Domain Setback, and State Fair Countdown
Vice President JD Vance Spoke In Des Moines on Tuesday Afternoon (Des Moines, IA) -- Vic...
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
Bridgewater firefighters launch fundraiser for new UTV brush fire unit
(Bridgewater) The Bridgewater Firefighters Association, Incorporated has launched a fundra...
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
Pottawattamie County Businesses Recognized in 2026 OMA Tourism Awards During Travel and Tourism Week
(Pottawattamie Co.) As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Unleash Council Bluffs an...
Cass County Supervisors Mark National Law Day of Action
Cass County Supervisors Mark National Law Day of Action
(Cass Co.) The Iowa State Bar Association is joining legal professionals across the countr...
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
Trailer Detaches from Pickup, Damages Building Door in Guthrie Center
(Guthrie Center) A detached trailer caused property damage Friday evening in Guthrie Cente...
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Cass County Supervisors Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation this morning recogni...

Local Sports

Pride of Iowa Girls Golf Results: Eagles Win on Home Course
Pride of Iowa Girls Golf Results: Eagles Win on Home Course
(Afton, IA) -- East Union hosted the Pride of Iowa Girls Conference meet and the Eagles won on their home course. Jaylee Shaffer of Mount Ayr was the individual winner with a 71, 1...


Atlantic Girl's Tie for Fourth at East Invite in Sioux City
Atlantic Girl's Tie for Fourth at East Invite in Sioux City
(Sioux City) The Atlantic girls' golf team finished in a tie for fourth place with Heelan ...
Corner Conference Golf Meet Results: Thompson Wins Again For Hamburg
Corner Conference Golf Meet Results: Thompson Wins Again For Hamburg
(Red Oak, IA) -- Red Oak Country Club hosted the Corner Conference Co Ed Golf meet and Sid...
WIC Golf Meet Results: Baker Leads Eagles to Victory; Tri Center's Way Shoots School Record For Girls
WIC Golf Meet Results: Baker Leads Eagles to Victory; Tri Center's Way Shoots School Record For Girls
(Atlantic, IA) -- Nishna Hills Golf Course hosted the Western Iowa Conference boys and gir...
Kuemper Wins Hawkeye Ten Conference Boy's Golf Tournament Title in a Tight Race Over Shenandoah and Atlantic
Kuemper Wins Hawkeye Ten Conference Boy's Golf Tournament Title in a Tight Race Over Shenandoah and Atlantic
(Denison) Kuemper Catholic edged out the competition by the slimmest of margins Wednesday ...


Lady Vikes Gearing Up for State Qualifying Meet
Lady Vikes Gearing Up for State Qualifying Meet
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW girls had some solid performances in last night's conference meet at Missouri Valley -- particularly in the relays. The 4×...


Riverside Boy's Track Team Tops a Strong Field at Western Iowa Conference Track Meet
Riverside Boy's Track Team Tops a Strong Field at Western Iowa Conference Track Meet
(Oakland) The Riverside boys' track team emerged victorious at the Western Iowa Conference...
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday's High School Sports Schedule
Wednesday, May 6 Golf Hawkeye Ten Conference Boys Meet @ Majestic Hills, Denison: Atlanti...
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Tuesday's High School Soccer Scores
Girls Harlan 2, Atlantic 1. Cyclones: Carly Torneten 1 Goal; Ava Bauman 1 Goal; Abbie An...
WIC Track Results: Cardinals and Bulldogs Have Big Nights
WIC Track Results: Cardinals and Bulldogs Have Big Nights
(Missouri Valley, IA) -- The Western Iowa Conference Track and Field meet was held on Tues...
Fremont-Mills Boy's and Girl's Win Team Titles the Corner Conference Track Meet
Fremont-Mills Boy's and Girl's Win Team Titles the Corner Conference Track Meet
(Bedford) The Fremont-Mills girls dominated the field at Tuesday's Corner Conference Track...
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Tuesday's High School Boys Tennis Results
Atlantic 9, Lewis Central 0 Singles 1. Zayden Parker 12 (A) def Evan Clifton (LC) ...
Rolling Valley Track Results: Woodbine Sweeps Boys & Girls; CAM 2nd in Both
Rolling Valley Track Results: Woodbine Sweeps Boys & Girls; CAM 2nd in Both
(Woodbine, IA) -- Woodbine continued its dominance in the Rolling Valley Conference as bot...
WCAC Track Meet Results: Van Meter Wins Girls; DMC Boys
WCAC Track Meet Results: Van Meter Wins Girls; DMC Boys
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- The West Central Conference Track and Field meet was held on Tuesd...
Kuemper Wins Team Title at The Betty Heflin Invitational Golf Tournament in Atlantic: Atlantic, Fourth
Kuemper Wins Team Title at The Betty Heflin Invitational Golf Tournament in Atlantic: Atlantic, Fourth
(Atlantic) Kuemper Catholic placed three golfers in the top twelve and claimed the team ch...
Trojan Boys Win Own Invite By 11 Over Knoxville
Trojan Boys Win Own Invite By 11 Over Knoxville
(Atlantic, IA) -- The Atlantic Boys Golf team kept their winning ways going as they defend...