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Zarbano, Roller, Blake Running in Atlantic School Board Special Election
(Atlantic) Three candidates will appear on the ballot for the March 31st Special Election for Atlantic School Board. The candidates include: Jordan Zarbano, Chase B. Roller, and Dianna Blake. A petiti...
Mandy Billings Mar 10, 2026

Trial for Former Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith Moved to April
(Atlantic) The trial for former Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Director Bailey Smith has been continued again. Trial is now set for April 28th at 9:30 a.m. with a pre-trial conference set for April...
Mandy Billings Mar 10, 2026

AFBF Sounds The Alarm On Fertilizer Price and Availability
(NAFB) Global tensions in and around Iran are already having an impact on fertilizer prices and availability as farmers prepare for spring planting. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bur...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2026

2 People Hurt in Warren County Crash
(New Virginia) Two people suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Monday, just after 6:00 p.m. on G-76 west of 25th Avenu...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2026

Larry Watson Obituary
Larry Allan Watson was born on December 26, 1938, on a farm northwest of Persia, Iowa, to Milton A. Watson and Velma (Harmsen) Watson. He grew up alongside his younger sister Lynette - riding horses, ...
Jack McKee Mar 10, 2026

Linda Weaver Obituary
Linda Weaver, 76, of Atlantic, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cass Health in Atlantic. Linda Lou, or 'Short' to her beloved sister Barb, or 'Aunt Li...
Jack McKee Mar 10, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Cass County Warrant
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County man is in custody in Cass County following his arrest early this morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak at a...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2026

Woodbine Boys Basketball Earns Third Consecutive State Appearance; Faces St. Edmond this Afternoon
(Des Moines, IA) -- Fifteen years ago, Head coach Kyle Bartels took over a Woodbine boys basketball program that was struggling. There were seasons with few wins, plenty of losing, and a long road ahe...
Jack McKee Mar 10, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Theft and Drug Possession
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County Man is in custody on numerous charges, including theft, drug possession, and weapons charges. On March 3, Red Oak Police Officers conducted a search warrant at 101 E. Pro...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2026

Young Chargers Gain Experience During Rebuilding Season
(Guthrie Center, IA) -- Nobody likes to use the term rebuilding year but that is what AC/GC boys basketball went through this season. After five straight winning seasons and a breath away from the sta...
Chris Varney Mar 10, 2026







