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July Is National Blueberry Month
(Cleveland, OH) -- July is National Blueberry Month. A dietitian is highlighting the benefits of blueberries. Doctor Julie Zampano with the Cleveland Clinic says blueberries have a rich source of anti...
Mandy Billings Jul 19, 2026

DNR Encourages Hunter Safety Classes
(Des Moines) With hunting seasons right around the corner, now is the time to get hunters safety certified. Iowa law requires that anyone born after January 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter educati...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 18, 2026

Des Moines Man Arrested Following Council Bluffs Child Predator Investigation
(Council Bluffs) A Des Moines man has been arrested following an online child predator operation conducted by the Council Bluffs Police Department targeting individuals seeking to exploit children. Th...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2026

Day One of 2026 RAGBRAI Ends in Harlan
(Harlan) Sunday July 19 is the first day of RAGBRAI. Bikers will begin the approximately 59 mile ride in Onawa and spend the night in Harlan. Harlan Mayor Jay Christensen explains this year's theme. T...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 17, 2026

KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At The 2026 Montgomery County Fair
Jack McKee spent the morning at the 2026 Montgomery County Fair and brought back these interviews with fair participants. Our live broadcast is brought to you by Steinbeck and Sons, Stine Seed Represe...
William Saluk Jul 17, 2026

Cumming Orchard Features Pond Art To Remove Nitrates
(Cumming) A husband/wife artist team from Drake University revealed their newest installation at Wilson's Orchard in Cumming earlier this month. Edward Kelley and Emily Newman created "It's in the Wat...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 17, 2026

Iowa health insurers propose premium increases for ACA customers
(Iowa Capital Dispatch - Kadin Luhmann) Iowa health insurance companies are proposing premium increases for Affordable Care Act customers in 2027, affecting thousands of Iowans. The proposal comes aft...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 17, 2026

Atlantic Coca-Cola Days Returns September 25-26 with New Family Activities
(Atlantic) Coca-Cola collectors and fans from across the country will gather in Atlantic this fall as Coca-Cola Days returns to the Cass County Community Center on September 25-26. Recognized as the s...
Mandy Billings Jul 17, 2026

Red Oak Police Investigate 2 Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) No one suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Wednesday. According to the Red Oak Police Department, the accident occurred at 11:13 a.m. On West 2nd Street. According to t...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2026

Judge: School bus driver fired for 'frequent and egregious' use of cellphone while driving
(Iowa Capital Dispatch Article) (Clayton County) Clayton County school district has fired a bus driver accused of repeatedly driving while using his cellphone. State records indicate Donald Schneider ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 17, 2026







