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Illinois Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Murder-for-Hire
Mandy Billings - 3h ago
(Davenport) A Coal Valley, Illinois woman was sentenced to six years in federal prison for attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire scheme using interstate communication. Autumn Jeanine Carianna Ma...
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State Representative Tom Moore Releases the Weeks Bill Summary
Tom Robinson - 9h ago
(Des Moines) District #18 Republican State Representative Tom Moore from Griswold has ten bills for week 17 of the Iowa Legislative Session. HF 998 - IDALS Code Clean Up - Contains several code cleanu...

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Uncertain Times for Hog Producers: Tariffs, Market Volatility Weigh on Industry
Tom Robinson - May 07, 2025
(Washington, D.C.) - While cattle prices have soared to record highs, hog producers have been facing significant challenges in recent months. Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio, who serves as President of...

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Goal Accomplished for Cougars Girls T&F Team, Win a Track Meet
Chris Varney - 54m ago
(Anita, IA) -- At the beginning of the season, Sophomore Ada Hansen said one of her goals was for the CAM Girls Track and Field team to win a meet this season. That goal was accomplished this pasts T...

Tigers Girls T&F Team Starting to Prepare for State Qualifying at Home Track
Chris Varney - May 08, 2025
(Griswold, IA) -- The Griswold Girls Track and Field team has one more meet before next week districts. Tonight, the Tigers head to Corning to compete in the Southwest Valley Co-Ed Meet. Head Coach ...

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Upcoming Community Events

MAY 09
MAY 09
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Cookout and Skate Night
Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Maple Street, Atlantic, IA, USA
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MAY 15
MAY 15
Carson ZIP Code Day
Carson Iowa
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 10
MAY 10
Cass County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
Cass County Community Center, West 10th Street, Atlantic, IA, USA
Cass County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale from 8AM to 10AM or until they sell out. Free will donation for perennial plants
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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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