Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Vision Atlantic Tiny Homes Seeing Strong Demand
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic-owned tiny homes are seeing strong use since opening in July. The development, now known as the Homestead of Prairie Hills, has bookings through July 2027. Vision Atlant...
Sep 02, 2026
Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
(Webster City) The Atlantic girls placed four runners in the top 20 and finished third in the purple division at the Webster City Lynx Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday with 69 points. Ballard won...
Sep 01, 2026
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
(Southwest Iowa) - The Community Foundation for Western Iowa announced today that the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa's latest grant cycle has awarded $100,000 in project funding to 12 organizations. G...
Sep 01, 2026
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) are warning Iowans about the increasing dangers posed by kratom a...
Sep 01, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will start the interview process for the part-time Budget-Finance and Human Resources Clerk. County Supervisor Chairperson Charla Schmid says three...
Sep 01, 2026
Audubon Police Chief Resigns, Returns to Officer Position
(Audubon) The City of Audubon is announcing the resignation of Police Chief Sean Staples. Mayor Palle Lansman says Staples has decided to step down as chief to spend more time with his family. He has ...
Sep 01, 2026
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Decline
(Omaha) Corn crop conditions held steady last week, while soybean ratings declined, according to the USDA NASS weekly Crop Progress report released Monday. Early September will bring summer-like condi...
Sep 01, 2026
Atlantic Girls' Tennis Team Hosts Tournament on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' tennis team is 6-1 as we head to the midpoint of the season. The Trojans defeated Creston and Glenwood this past week. The Trojans have won five straight matches and hos...
Sep 01, 2026
Zach Lahn Campaign Announces Southwest Iowa Events
(Southwest Iowa) The Zach Lahn campaign is announcing a series of meet-and-greet events and an agriculture town hall across Southwest Iowa today. Lahn will begin the day with a meet-and-greet from 9 t...
Sep 01, 2026
Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty, Amazon Sued, Iowa Ranks Among Nation's Best
Trial For Former Madison County Treasurer Canceled, Plea Deal Reached (Madison County, IA) -- The trial for the former Madison County treasurer that was set to start today is canceled. Amanda DeVos is...
Sep 01, 2026
