Category Archives: Local News
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More Oil Volatility Back on the Table
(NAFB) After the United States resumed strikes on Iran, oil prices have moved higher again. "We're still kind of actively seeing escalations. President Trump warning today that he is going to toll shi...
Tom Robinson Jul 16, 2026

Water Leak Repair at Evergreen Cemetery
(Red Oak) Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter sent out a notice this morning that the Evergreen Cemetery has a water leak. The water to the ground hydrants will be shut down to make the necessary r...
Tom Robinson Jul 16, 2026

State News: Hovey Memorials Start, 23andMe Settlement, Treasure Hunt Sets Records
Memorials Begin Today For Iowa Air Force Test Pilot (Adel, IA) -- An Iowa native and Air Force pilot killed in a test flight will be honored today in Adel. A public visitation will take place at New H...
Tom Robinson Jul 16, 2026

Atlantic City Council Approves Board Appointments
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council made two appointments to the Atlantic Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees during its meeting on Wednesday, including the reappointment of a current trustee a...
Tom Robinson Jul 15, 2026

Atlantic City Council Approved Bid Letting for West 15th Street Extension Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved Resolution No. 38-26, authorizing the bid letting for the West 15th Street Extension Project and setting a public hearing for August 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m....
Tom Robinson Jul 15, 2026

Proposed Exira-EHK/Audubon Sports-Sharing Agreement Heads to Audubon Board
(Updated) EEHK & Audubon Superintendent of Schools Trevor Miller released an update following Tuesday night's Exira/EHK school board meeting, regarding the possible sports-sharing agreement with A...
Tom Robinson Jul 15, 2026

Treasurer Smith: Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Returns Record Amount to Iowans
(Des Moines) State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Great Iowa Treasure Hunt achieved a record-breaking fiscal year, returning more unclaimed property to Iowans than ever before. Treasurer Smith made th...
Mandy Billings Jul 15, 2026

Researchers say Iowa Soil is Perfect for a New Superfood
(Ames, IA) Honeyberries are gaining attention in Iowa as a possible new crop for growers and a superfood for consumers. The small berries are similar to blueberries. Randall Vos, a crop specialist at ...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 15, 2026

Massena Secures 23 More Years of T.I.F. Funding
(Massena) At this week's regular meeting, Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin presented the City Council with an update on the future of Tax Increment Financing. Earlier in the year, the City Council expre...
Tom Robinson Jul 15, 2026

KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At the 2026 Audubon County Fair
Jack McKee spent the morning at the 2026 Audubon County Fair and brought back these interviews with fair participants. Our live broadcast for 2026 at the Audubon County Fair is brought to you by Commu...
William Saluk Jul 15, 2026







