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Atlantic Class of 1970 Tree Planting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School, graduating class of 1970, planted a tree on Saturday afternoon by the east drive at the Atlantic High School. The class planted the same type of tree 51-years ago ...
Tom Robinson Sep 26, 2021
AHSTW School District Bond Issues and Community Meetings
(Avoca) Patrons of the AHSTW School District will vote on two General Obligation Bond questions in the November 2nd Election. One question asks "Shall the Board of Directors of the AHSTW Community Sch...
Mandy Billings Sep 26, 2021
Iowa boy dies after being run over in homecoming accident
(Sloan, AP) A 12-year-old Iowa boy has died after being run over during a homecoming parade accident. Woodbury County Deputy William Brooks says the boy fell off a float Friday in Sloan, Iowa, and was...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2021
Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen Pearl Harbor sailor returning to Iowa
(Iowa) Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 25, 2021, to honor fallen U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Eli Olsen who was ...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2021
Funeral Today For Western Iowa Sailor Killed in Pearl Harbor Attack
(Exira, IA) -- The funeral for a Navy sailor from western Iowa man killed in the Pearl Harbor attack is today in Audubon County. Eli Olsen of Exira was a 23-year-old Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class and a...
Tom Robinson Sep 25, 2021
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit Heart of Hoye Photography
(Griswold) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Desiree Hoye, owner/photographer of Heart of Hoye Photography, on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. The Ambassadors joined Desiree and her husb...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2021
Iowa's Bow Hunters ready to take the field
(Area) Iowa's Bow Hunting season will open on October 1st. Tree stands are being hung and trail cameras are being checked in preparation for the season. Bow hunters get a big window of opportunity to ...
Western Iowa Today Sep 25, 2021
Flu Vaccine Appointments Now Available; Multiple Options for Patients
(Atlantic) Flu season is approaching soon, and Atlantic Medical Center, RHC is making it easy for patients to get their annual flu vaccine. This year, options include drive-thru appointments, immuniza...
Mandy Billings Sep 25, 2021
Semi Driver suffers Minor Injuries in I-80 Crash in Cass County
(Cass County) An eastern Iowa man suffered minor injuries when his car struck the back of a semi-trailer on Interstate 80 in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2021
Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley seeking 8th Term in Office
(Iowa) Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says he will seek an eighth term in office. Grassley, 88, has been in the Senate for 40-years, he posted his intentions to run on Twitter early this morni...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2021