Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Softball Team Poised for Success in 2026 Season Opener Against Denison-Schleswig
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team opens the 2026 season at home with a doubleheader against Denison-Schleswig. The Trojans enter the season ranked No. 13 by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Uni...
May 25, 2026
Serious Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Collision in Jasper County
(Prairie City) One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday at around 9:55 p.m. at Highway 163 and Pra...
May 24, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Alcohol-Related and Eluding Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man was arrested early Saturday morning, May 23, according to Red Oak Police. Authorities say 30-year-old Daniel John Platt, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at approximately 2:2...
May 24, 2026
DNR Stocks Channel Catfish and Enhances Fish Habitats at Cold Springs Lake
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently stocked 1,600 two-inch channel catfish into Cold Springs Lake near Lewis. This is part of the Lake restoration project that began in August of...
May 24, 2026
Atlantic Mayor Announces Completion of 22nd Street Project, Pool Opening, and Community Updates
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen announced at Wednesday's City Council meeting that the 22nd Street project is now open. *The Council also approved the closing of 6th Street between Poplar Street...
May 22, 2026
Atlantic High School Principal Heather McKay Resigns as Principal to take Teaching Position within the District
(Atlantic) Atlantic School Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen confirmed to KSOM/KS95 News that Atlantic High School Principal Heather McKay requested a transfer to the English Department. Dr. Johnsen sta...
May 22, 2026
Atlantic Elks Lodge Announces Senior Scholarship Winners
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Elks Lodge #445 awarded five $750 scholarships to Atlantic seniors. They are Claire Schroder, Corbin Ritter, Aunika Darrow, Addison Freund, and Hunter Quist, all of whom also r...
May 22, 2026
Three Arrested in Red Oak: 2 for Domestic-Related Violations
(Red Oak) Three individuals were arrested early Friday morning, May 22, in Red Oak. The police responded to a situation in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street at approximately 2:15 a.m. Officers took 4...
May 22, 2026
Driver and Infant Escape Uninjured in Montgomery County Crash
(Red Oak) The driver and a seven-month-old child escaped injury in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened at around 8:0...
May 22, 2026
Adair Casey-School Board Exploring Daycare Expansion and Enhanced Security Measures
(Guthrie Center) At Wednesday's meeting, the Adair-Casey Community School District Board of Education discussed secure entryways, restroom remodel, and a recent survey regarding daycare within the com...
May 21, 2026
