Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Fire Crews responding to I-80 Grass Fire
(Anita) The Anita, Wiota, and Atlantic Fire Departments are responding to a grass fire between the 62 and 63-mile marker on eastbound Interstate 80. Cass County Communications initially called out the...
Apr 29, 2021
Atlantic Alum Catherine Leonard Awarded Briar Cliff Champion of Character Award
(Sioux City) Former Atlantic standout Catherine Leonard was named Briar Cliff's annual Female Champion of Character Award winner on Wednesday evening in a virtual awards ceremony. The Champion of Char...
Apr 29, 2021
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested two people in separate incidents on Wednesday. Police arrested 45-year old Michael John Palmer of Creston for 5th - degree theft. Officers transported ...
Apr 29, 2021
No Formal Action taken on Hiring Griswold Middle/High School Principal
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board did not take action on hiring the new Griswold Middle/High School Principal following a series of interviews on Wednesday evening. The hiring process comes on the ...
Apr 29, 2021
Governor Expected To Sign Bill On Charter Schools
(Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a bill allowing groups to form charter schools without getting approval from the local school board. That would establish a new method of ...
Apr 29, 2021
High School Seniors reflect final Year and COVID
(Atlantic) The students of the class of 2021 are nearing the end of their high school career and soon will walk across the stage with a high school diploma in hand. The student's educational experienc...
Apr 29, 2021
Iowa police clarify traffic stop before trooper's death
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Police have clarified that a man charged with killing an Iowa State Patrol sergeant was speeding and illegally driving without an ignition interlock device when he was initially...
Apr 29, 2021
Reminder: U.S. 59 south of Hancock to close Friday for culvert replacement
(Hancock) A bridge replacement project starts tomorrow on Highway 59 south of County Highway G30 south Hancock. Crews will be installing a box culvert. Scott Suhr, District #4 Transportation Planner, ...
Apr 29, 2021
Ellsworth Community College student drowns in Iowa River
IOWA FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a 21-year-old Ellsworth Community College student drowned in the Iowa River. Iowa Falls Police Chief Wade Harken said Wednesday the body of Robert Givens Jr. wa...
Apr 29, 2021
Atlantic School Board Special Meeting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved resignations and contracts and addressed two proposals in connection with the baseball and softball field during a special meeting on Wednesday. The Board...
Apr 28, 2021
