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Red Oak Man Arrested on Warrant for Criminal Mischief
Mandy Billings - 1h ago
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested 21-year-old Michael Daniel Hohl, of Red Oak, on Wednesday on a warrant for Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. The arrest occurred in the 900 block of N 4th ...
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Vision Atlantic Series Installment #3- Explaining the Housing Portion of the Project
Tom Robinson - 8h ago
(Atlantic) Site preparation continues for the Vision Atlantic initiative-a $75 million transformative project that includes new housing, a YMCA expansion, and a childcare development center. Today, KS...

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NPPC Welcomes Temporary China Tariff De-escalation
Tom Robinson - May 12, 2025
(Washington D.C.) National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced a 90-da...

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Tigers Baseball Believe They Can Continue to Improve in the Wins Category
Chris Varney - 8h ago
(Griswold, IA) -- The Griswold Baseball is basically returning their entire team from last year's squad that went 6-10. The Tigers did not graduate any seniors and Head Coach Ryan Lockwood will rely ...

Akers Looking to Lead Vikings Baseball to Winning Season His Senior Year
Chris Varney - May 13, 2025
(Avoca, IA) -- Opponents of the AHSTW Baseball team must think that Aiden Akers has been pitching for the Vikings forever. Akers senior season has finally arrived and Head Coach Trey Brix is excited ...

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MAY 15
MAY 15
Carson ZIP Code Day
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Carson, Iowa, ZIP Code 51525, is celebrating a once in a lifetime event with ZIP Code Day on 5-15-25. We'll be celebrating with a show and shine car show, live music, food vendors, kids events, and business open houses.  It will be a block party with something for everyone to enjoy. Ribbon cuttings at 4:00 at the new playground at the south end of the Carson City Park on Rodeo Drive. We encourage everyone to bring your classic or unique vehicles for the Car Show. There is no entry fee. This event is sponsored by the Carson Business Club and the Carson Park Board. For information about the Car Show call 402-689-4040.  For details about ZIP Code Day, contact Carson City Hall at 712-484-3636.
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MAY 20
MAY 20
Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District Regular Meeting
Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District Regular Meeting is Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 a.m. at the District Office. 
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MAY 24
MAY 24
Mushroom Foray and Bioluminescent Mushroom Art
Nature lovers and fungi enthusiasts alike are invited to a unique, mushroom-filled day on Saturday, May 24, as Shelby County Conservation hosts two events celebrating the fascinating world of wild mushrooms. The day kicks off with a Mushroom Foray from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area. Participants are welcome to arrive and depart at their leisure during this "come and go" event, which will begin at the shelter house atop the hill. Join an expert guide for an afternoon of foraging and explore everything from edible varieties to poisonous and unusual fungi. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary. Later that evening, the fun continues with Bioluminescent Mushroom Art at 7:00 p.m. at the Nishna Bend Nature Center. Guests will delve into the glowing world of biofluorescent fungi and even have the chance to decorate themselves using materials inspired by nature’s luminescent wonders.
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