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Applegate Embraces Challenge as Bulldog Boys Soccer Starts Fresh
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (232+ words) (Oakland, IA) " The Riverside boys soccer team is in a rebuilding year." New Head Coach Teresa Applegate admitted as much after a season opening 15-0 loss to Logan Magnolia." The Bulldogs only dressed 10 players in that game and Applegate has hopes…...
Polk County Fatality Accident
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (92+ words) westerniowatoday. com Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source 413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885 Polk County Fatality Accident (Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatality accident this morning. Authorities say the crash happened near 100th Street and Northeast…...
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Declines
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (254+ words) (Des Moines) "Drivers across Iowa are seeing a noticeable increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices move in the opposite direction. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa climbed 21 cents…...
National Home Visiting Week Announced
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (212+ words) (Area) "Across Southwest Iowa, hundreds of families are stronger today thanks to the quiet, powerful work of family support home visitors. National Home Visiting Week takes place April 2024, celebrating and recognizing home visitors and the impact they have on maternal…...
Atlantic School Board Approves Bowling Program Starting in 2026-27
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (189+ words) (Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board has approved the addition of bowling to the district's athletic offerings beginning with the 202627 school year. Activities Director Andy Mitchell told board members during Wednesday evening's meeting that the idea was sparked by student interest....
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (415+ words) westerniowatoday. com Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source 413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885 Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children (Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has filed a lawsuit against Meta and…...
Harlan Council Sets Public Hearings, Approves Several Agenda Items
1+ day, 59+ min ago (178+ words) (Harlan) The Harlan City Council approved several items during its meeting Tuesday, including setting a public. .. Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source 413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885 Harlan Council Sets Public Hearings, Approves Several Agenda Items (Harlan) The Harlan City Council…...
Nominations Open for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in Iowa
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (178+ words) westerniowatoday. com Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source 413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885 Nominations Open for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in Iowa (Des Moines) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to submit their nominations for the…...
Atlantic Boy's Tennis Team Prepares for Home Meet Against Creston
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (173+ words) (Atlantic) The lineup is set for the Atlantic Tennis team's home meet of the season against Creston on Thursday. Despite the fickle weather conditions, Atlantic Head Coach Mike Mc Dermott says they have been able to get some quality practices…...
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs foster care training measure into law
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (431+ words) (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said a measure she signed into law Tuesday will help make it easier for Iowans to become foster parents by removing certain "barriers of entry" related to training and appropriate placements. Foster parent…...