Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Emmet County Claims One Life and Leaves Another Injured
(Estherville. Iowa) One person died, and another person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Emmet County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 6:42 p.m. on Friday in the 4100 Bl...
May 30, 2026
Wiederstein's Walk-Off Lifts Atlantic Past Ballard in Extra-Inning Thriller
(Atlantic) Lila Wiederstein delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting Atlantic to a victory over Ballard in a non-Conference softball game on Friday in Atlantic. Atlantic...
May 30, 2026
Stay Safe on Iowa Waters: Essential Boating Safety Tips for Summer
(Des Moines) Iowa waters are getting busy as summer heat draws people to local beaches and waterways. With peak boating season approaching, it's essential to prioritize safety. Susan Stocker, Boating ...
May 29, 2026
Atlantic Hosts Ballard in Softball Tonight: Coverage on 95.7 F.M., and Video-Streamed on westerniowatoday.com
(Atlantic) #13 Atlantic hosts Ballard in a softball game at Atlantic this evening. The Trojans enter the contest with a 4-0 record. Ballard is 2-1. Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann points to defense...
May 29, 2026
Cerro Gordo County Man Hurt in Motorcycle Crash in Northern Iowa
(Worth County, Iowa) A Mason City man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening in northern Iowa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on H...
May 29, 2026
#13 Atlantic Softball Team Remains Undefeated with Win Over Glenwood
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team extends its record to 4-0 with a 7-0 win over Glenwood on Thursday night. Coach Hinzmann says the team's offensive performance showed significant improvement over...
May 29, 2026
Trojans Take Command Early with an 11-3 Win Over Glenwood in Hawkeye Ten Conference Baseball
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team jumped out to an early lead, securing an 11-3 victory against Glenwood on Thursday night in Atlantic. The Trojans made a strong start, scoring three runs in the f...
May 29, 2026
Robbery at Subway Restaurant in Stuart
(Stuart) The Stuart Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Subway restaurant in Stuart on Thursday, May 28. This is the same Subway restaurant that was robbed on February 4 of this year. ...
May 29, 2026
State News: Sentencing of Former DMPS Superintendent, and National Guard Deployment
Sentencing Today For Former DMPS Superintendent, Federal Prosecutors Ask For 3 Years (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts is scheduled to be sentenced today....
May 29, 2026
Stanton Community School District Launches $5.3 Million Renovation Project Focused on Safety and Expansion
(Stanton) Superintendent David Gute of the Stanton Community School District announced that construction for the school renovation project is set to begin next week. In November 2025, residents of the...
May 29, 2026
