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Mark McNees Keynotes Memorial Day Ceremony at the Atlantic Cemetery
(Atlantic) Memorial services were held across the country today to honor those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This morning at the Atlantic Cemetery, Dennis Sasse, Departm...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2025

Polk County Man Injured in Car/Pedestrian Accident in Warren County
(Warren County) A Polk County man suffered injuries when struck by a vehicle in Warren County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, along southbound Interstate 35 a...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2025

Memorial Day Cooking Costs Reach Record High
(NAFB) Grilling season 2025 officially kicked off this weekend, and Memorial Day cookouts will fill neighborhoods with the smell of hot charcoal and grilled meats. But how much will that outdoor feast...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2025

Ag Secretary Speaks on Mental Health Month
(NAFB) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health has never been a more important topic for U.S. farmers and ranchers. During a recent stop in Nebraska, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said f...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2025

Anita Marks 150 Years with History Book, Special Events, and August Celebration
(Anita) The City of Anita is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Ann Thelen said pre-orders are currently being accepted for Anita's Sesquicentennial History Book. Thelen said a style show, "...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2025

Red Cross Shares Essential Summer Safety Tips
(Omaha) As the days grow longer and the weather heats up, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to prioritize safety while enjoying summer activities like swimming, grilling, and camping. Emily H...
Tom Robinson May 26, 2025

Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Have Doubled In The U.S.
(Chicago, IL) -- Alcohol-related cancer deaths have doubled in the U.S. over the last three decades. In 1990, there were just under 12-thousand such deaths but that number skyrocketed to 23-thousand d...
Mandy Billings May 26, 2025

Updated: Cass County Man Identified as Victim in Fatality Accident
(Marne) A Cass County man has been identified as the victim in a single-vehicle rollover accident east of Marne. According to an obituary notice released by the Roland Funeral Service, 33-year-old Luc...
Tom Robinson May 25, 2025

Secretary Pate Announces Auditors Advisory Group to Support Fair and Accurate Elections Across the State
(Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and his Auditors Advisory Group are joining forces to share best practices, collaborate, and support safe, secure, and fair elections across the state. T...
Mandy Billings May 25, 2025

Iowa Fuel Prices Inch Upward, Crude Oil Falls
(Des Moines) The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose by 3 cents this week, now sitting at $2.93 per gallon, according to the latest report from AAA. Despite the weekly increase, pr...
Mandy Billings May 25, 2025







