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Former Atlantic Standout Craig Becker to Join Arkansas State for Grad School, Track Career
(Atlantic) Former Atlantic track and Cross-Country standout Craig Becker is heading to Arkansas State to run for the Red Wolves, and pursue his master's Degree in Exercise Science. Becker received a d...
Aug 03, 2025
Gas Prices Continue to Fall Across Iowa
(Des Moines) Iowans are seeing some relief at the pump this week, as the average price of regular unleaded gasoline dropped 3 cents to $2.92 per gallon, according to AAA. That's 36 cents lower than th...
Aug 03, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Chamber Member House of Colour
(Atlantic) On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors gathered at the Rock Island Depot to learn about the new chamber member, House of Colour: Avoca. House of Colour is a salon...
Aug 03, 2025
Study Shows Early Smartphone Use Could Lead To Higher Suicide Risk
(Arlington, VA) -- A new study claims children who get a smartphone before the age of 13 have a higher suicide risk than other children. Researchers in Virginia tracked over 100-thousand smartphone us...
Aug 03, 2025
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Clean Water Access, Replace Toxic Lead Pipes
(Des Moines) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that federal funding for lead pipe replacement reaches the communities that ne...
Aug 03, 2025
Carlene Deist Obituary
Carlene Deist, age 89, formerly of Audubon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Madrid home in Madrid. Carlene Emily, daughter of Clarence and Beata (Schade) David, was born on January ...
Aug 02, 2025
Charlene Martha McLaughlin Obituary
Mrs. Charlene Martha McLaughlin, age 97, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, IA. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 3, 2...
Aug 02, 2025
Updated: Two People Arrested in Earling, Iowa, Woman's Death Investigation
(Harlan) The Shelby County Sheriff's Office released information early this morning on the arrest of two people following the investigation into the death of 32-year-old Theresa Kenkel. The Shelby Cou...
Aug 02, 2025
Gov. Reynolds announces staff changes
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced several staff changes in the Office of the Governor. "As I look ahead to my final year as governor, I'm especially grateful to my dedicated staff wh...
Aug 02, 2025
Norman Nelson Obituary
Mr. Norman Nelson, age 93, of Argyle, TX, passed away at his home in Argyle. Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Atlantic Cemetery in Atlantic, IA. The Schmidt F...
Aug 02, 2025
