(Des Moines) There’s optimism that a weather pattern change could help ease Iowa’s drought. State Climatologist Justin Glisen says the long-standing La Nina weather pattern is giving way to an El Nino pattern, which could bring rainy weather to Iowa — especially later this summer.
Wet Summer Could Ease Drought
Apr 11, 2023 | 5:42 AM
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LOCAL NEWS
Updated: One Person Hurt in 2 Vehicle Crash in Atlantic
(Atlantic) An Atlantic Man suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon. The Atlantic Police Department tells KSOM/KS95 News the accident happened just after 1:00 p.m...
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Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Four Recent Arrests
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LOCAL SPORTS
Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Schedule
Saturday, July 11 Class 3A Regional Semifinals Region 5 Orange City Unity Christian (22-2) at #8 Atlantic (32-6); Coverage on KS 95.7 FM OABCIG (15-5) at #6 Van Meter (30-6) Region 1 Benton (15-20) at...
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Saturday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Regional Semifinals Class 3A Region 5 Atlantic 9, Orange City Unity Christian 2 Van Meter 9, OABCIG 0 Region 1 Williamsburg 8, Benton 0 Roland Story 13, Pella Christian 1 Region 2 Dubuque Wahlert 10, ...
Jul 12, 2026
