Atlantic farmer, ag business owner confirmed to USDA leadership role Scott Stewart Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Atlantic farmer was confirmed Friday by the U.S. Senate to a leadership role he was appointed to nearly a year ago.kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?mv=6? $>:E9 H2D ?2>65 F?56CD64C6E2CJ 7@C CFC2= 56G6=@A>6?E 2E E96 &]$] s6A2CE>6?E @7 p8C:4F=EFC6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2??@F?46>6?E 7C@> &]$] $6?] r9F4< vC2DD=6J]k^DA2?mk^Am Smith kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m%96 D6?:@C #6AF3=:42? D6?2E@C 7C@> x@H2 46=63C2E65 $>:E9’D 2AA@:?E>6?E]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m“v=6? $>:E9 :D 2 AC@5F4E @7 CFC2= x@H2 H9@’D DA6?E 9:D 42C66C D6CG:?8 76==@H 72C>6CD[” vC2DD=6J D2:5] “w2G:?8 8C@H? FA :? 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All-Sports All-Area Team highlights the year's best athletes The Southwest Iowa Herald's ninth annual All-Sports All-Area Team, recognizing the top athletes from the 2025/26 school year
New leaders stepping up for Essex volleyball The Essex volleyball team is pushing for more this season under new head coach Schyler Schwisow, and is hoping that leads to more wins this fall.
Shenandoah football planning on taking steps forward this fall The Shenandoah football team has increased expectations this fall, looking for more than just a playoff appearance under new head coach Drew Buckholdt
Bales on a new-look Hawkeye 10 for Clarinda Athletics Clarinda's Activities Director on the Cardinals competing in the new-look Hawkeye 10
Goals remain high for Wagoner, Bird, new-look Clarinda volleyball team The Clarinda volleyball team is full of new faces this season, but its two top returners are excited and confident that another big season is ahead.
