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Two Road Closure Notices in Guthrie CountyCass County Supervisors Approve Hiring of New Jailer, Address Other County BusinessRedwood Avenue in Adams County ReopensCar vs Electric Scooter Crash in Grimes, IowaAHSTW Lady Vikes Look to Carry Momentum into Riverside Tonight; Coverage on KSOMSooners Claim Third College World Series Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar HeelsState News: Man Charged with Murder, Federal Judge Rules on SNAP Restrictions, and State Joins Lawsuit Against California's Plastics ActMontgomery County Woman Arrested on a Theft ChargeTuesday's High School Sports ScheduleState Fair Attendees Will See Newly Renovated Horse BarnSix Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award
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Two Road Closure Notices in Guthrie County
Two Road Closure Notices in Guthrie County
(Guthrie Co.) The Guthrie County Engineer's Office reports two road closures. Dogwood Avenue between 270th and 280th Street will close Wednesday (June 24) morning for a regrading project. The project end date is scheduled for July 3rd. Talon Avenue, ...
Cass County Supervisors Approve Hiring of New Jailer, Address Other County Business
Cass County Supervisors Approve Hiring of New Jailer, Address Other County Business
(Atlantic) - The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation to fill a vacant jailer position during its regular meeting on Monday morning. Chief Deputy Sheriff Spencer Walton addressed the board regarding the need to hire a new full-t...
Redwood Avenue in Adams County Reopens
Redwood Avenue in Adams County Reopens
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Engineer's Office says Redwood Avenue, between 110th and 118th Street, is no open to the public. This portion of road was closed on June 6th due to a high water event that caused a culvert failure.

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AHSTW Lady Vikes Look to Carry Momentum into Riverside Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
AHSTW Lady Vikes Look to Carry Momentum into Riverside Tonight; Coverage on KSOM
(Oakland, IA) -- The Lady Vikes saw success at home last night in a statement victory over the Treynor Cardinals 14-3 and look to carry their momentum into Riverside tonight with coverage on KSOM. In last night's win, it took only 4 innings for AHSTW...
Sooners Claim Third College World Series Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar Heels
Sooners Claim Third College World Series Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar Heels
(Omaha) Oklahoma captured its third Men's College World Series national championship Monday night, rolling past North Carolina 13-2 in Omaha, Nebraska. The title marks a milestone for head coach Skip Johnson, who secured his first national championsh...
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday's High School Sports Schedule
Tuesday, June 23 Softball Hawkeye Ten Clarinda @ Atlantic; Coverage on KS 95.7 FM and Western Iowa Today TV Shenandoah @ Creston Denison Schleswig @ St. Albert Kuemper Catholic @ Lewis Central Glenwood @ Red Oak Western Iowa AHSTW @ Riverside; Covera...





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Raymond Pitsch Obituary
Full obituary pending. He is survived by his sister, Theresa Wilwerding of Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews; and many friends & family. Mass of Christian Buria...
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Brenda Swope Obituary
Brenda Anne Mortensen (Schroder-Swope) was born to George and Alice (Wiges) Mortensen of Elk Horn on August 25th, 1945, in Harlan Iowa. She graduated from EHK c...


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Cash Grain June 22, 2026
Cash Grain June 22, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.73 October Corn - 3.94 June Beans - 10.76 October Beans - 10.76 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.08 Oct...
Trade Vs. Aid Questions Continue at Senate Ag Hearing
Trade Vs. Aid Questions Continue at Senate Ag Hearing
(NAFB) It's an issue that keeps coming up, including at a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing-the disconnect between tariffs to open markets and continued ad hoc...
Cash Grain June 18, 2026
Cash Grain June 18, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.79 October Corn - 3.99 June Beans - 10.83 October Beans - 10.78 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.11 Oct...
Cash Grain June 17, 2026
Cash Grain June 17, 2026
Landus Coop - Adair, Atlantic and Casey June Corn - 3.83 October Corn - 4.04 June Beans - 10.92 October Beans - 10.84 SIRE - Council Bluffs June Corn - 4.14 Oct...

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Car vs Electric Scooter Crash in Grimes, Iowa
Car vs Electric Scooter Crash in Grimes, Iowa
(Grimes,Iowa) A 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a car vs. electric scooter crash in Grimes, Iowa. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at 7:30 a.m. today at the int...


State News: Man Charged with Murder, Federal Judge Rules on SNAP Restrictions, and State Joins Lawsuit Against California's Plastics Act
State News: Man Charged with Murder, Federal Judge Rules on SNAP Restrictions, and State Joins Lawsuit Against California's Plastics Act
Madison County Sheriff's Office: Man Admits To Shooting, Killing His Mother (Madison Count...
Montgomery County Woman Arrested on a Theft Charge
Montgomery County Woman Arrested on a Theft Charge
(Red Oak) A Red Oak woman was arrested Monday night on a theft charge, according to Red Oa...
State Fair Attendees Will See Newly Renovated Horse Barn
State Fair Attendees Will See Newly Renovated Horse Barn
(Des Moines, IA) -- If you like to check out the animals at the Iowa State Fair, your e...
Six Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award
Six Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award
(Des Moines) The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, in partnership with Wyffels Hybrids and ...


Suspect in Red Oak Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Suspect in Red Oak Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
(Red Oak) Authorities arrested the suspect in the June 17 shooting incident involving a Police Officer. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 24...


Historic Atlantic Depot Awarded Preservation Grant
Historic Atlantic Depot Awarded Preservation Grant
(Des Moines) The Iowa Economic Development Authority's State Historic Preservation Office ...
Two Arrested in Separate June Incidents by Mills County Sheriff's Office
Two Arrested in Separate June Incidents by Mills County Sheriff's Office
(Mills Co) The Mills County Sheriff's Office reported two recent arrests. On June 17, auth...
Atlantic Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest Report (June 14-21)
Atlantic Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest Report (June 14-21)
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released its report from June 14 through June 21...
Motorcycle Accident on White Pole Road Leaves One Injured
Motorcycle Accident on White Pole Road Leaves One Injured
(Guthrie Center) A Stuart, Iowa, man suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash in Guthrie Co...
Exira-EHK Community Athletics/Activities Meeting
Exira-EHK Community Athletics/Activities Meeting
(Elk Horn) The Exira-EHK Community School District invites students, parents, coaches, sta...
$900,000 Federal Investment Boosts Skilled Trades Training and Workforce Development in Atlantic and Clarinda
$900,000 Federal Investment Boosts Skilled Trades Training and Workforce Development in Atlantic and Clarinda
(Atlantic) Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined leaders from Iowa Western Community Colleg...
Midwest Rural Economic Index at Highest Level in Three Years
Midwest Rural Economic Index at Highest Level in Three Years
(Omaha) The Midwest rural economy showed its first sign of growth in five months in May 20...
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports OWI and Outside Warrants Arrests
Adair County Sheriff's Office Reports OWI and Outside Warrants Arrests
(Greenfield) Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports two arrests-one for Failure to A...
Corning Man Arrested After False 911 Call and Hospital Disruption, Among Multiple County Arrests
Corning Man Arrested After False 911 Call and Hospital Disruption, Among Multiple County Arrests
(Adams Co.) The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested Thomas Bracy Jr., 24, of Corning, o...
Atlantic School Board Schedules Meeting for Tuesday, June 23, at Noon
Atlantic School Board Schedules Meeting for Tuesday, June 23, at Noon
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 23, following the ...

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Atlantic and St, Albert Split in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Doubleheader
Atlantic and St, Albert Split in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball Doubleheader
(Council Bluffs) St. Albert and Atlantic split in a Hawkeye Ten Conference Doubleheader at St. Albert on Monday. The Falcons won the first game 6-3, and the Trojans won the nightca...


Back-To-Back Bombs Blast Griswold-CAM Past Conference Leader Fremont-Mills 5-4
Back-To-Back Bombs Blast Griswold-CAM Past Conference Leader Fremont-Mills 5-4
(Griswold, IA) -- The Fremont-Mills Knights were wanting to hold onto a one-run lead headi...
Atlantic Takes Two From St. Albert in Softball Doubleheader: Stay Undefeated in the Hawkeye Ten Conference
Atlantic Takes Two From St. Albert in Softball Doubleheader: Stay Undefeated in the Hawkeye Ten Conference
(Council Bluffs) The Atlantic Softball team remains undefeated in the Hawkeye Ten Conferen...
Monday's Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Monday's Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
SoftballHawkeye Ten Atlantic 12 St. Albert, 1 Atlantic 8 St. Albert, 0 Harlan 12 Shenando...
Southwest Valley Tops Sidney in a Non-Conference Baseball Game on Monday
Southwest Valley Tops Sidney in a Non-Conference Baseball Game on Monday
(Corning) Southwest Valley shut out Sidney 12-0 in five innings in a non-conference baseb...


Atlantic Softball Team Opens the Week at St. Albert
Atlantic Softball Team Opens the Week at St. Albert
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team finished with a 1-3 record this past weekend at the Fort Dodge Softball Tournament. The Trojans defeated Clear C...


Gipple Leads Tigers in First Place Battle in Corner Vs. Knights; Coverage on KSOM
Gipple Leads Tigers in First Place Battle in Corner Vs. Knights; Coverage on KSOM
(Griswold, IA) -- First place is on the line in the Corner Conference softball standings t...
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday's High School Sports Schedule
Monday, June 22 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic @ St. Albert DH Shenandoah @ Harlan DH Clari...
Heydon Brothers Lead Crusaders Baseball to #1 Ranking
Heydon Brothers Lead Crusaders Baseball to #1 Ranking
(Coon Rapids, IA) -- With a 17-2 record, Coon Rapids Bayard is the team to beat in Class 1...
Keston Schmitt Awarded the KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
Keston Schmitt Awarded the KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Keston Schmitt's performance at the plate has improved significantly since the ...
Griswold Finishes with a 1-1 Record at Home Tournament on Saturday
Griswold Finishes with a 1-1 Record at Home Tournament on Saturday
(Griswold) The Griswold/CAM Softball team defeated Shenandoah and fell to Exira/EHK at Sat...
North Carolina Tops Oklahoma to Set Up Decisive Game 3
North Carolina Tops Oklahoma to Set Up Decisive Game 3
(Omaha) The 2026 Men's College World Series championship will be decided in a winner-take-...
Saturday's High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Saturday's High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Griswold/CAM Tournament: Exira/EHK/Audubon 12 Griswold/CAM, 4 Exira/EHK/Audubon 7 St. Albe...
Oklahoma Tops North Carolina in First Game of the Championship Series
Oklahoma Tops North Carolina in First Game of the Championship Series
(Omaha) Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 9-3 in the first game of the championship series ...
Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard
Fort Dodge Softball Tournament Scoreboard
Friday, June 19 First Round 9:00 AM: 5A #2 Ankeny Centennial 12, 1A #15 Martensdale St. M...
Trojans Defeat Mustangs in Thrilling Extra-Inning Showdown
Trojans Defeat Mustangs in Thrilling Extra-Inning Showdown
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team avenged an earlier loss with a thrilling 9-8 victory...