Author Archives: Tom Robinson
State News: School Threat, Drug Indictment, Health Legislation, and Child Abuse Cases
Student Taken Into Custody After School Threat (West Des Moines, IA) -- A student was taken into custody after a reported threat at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School on Wednesday morning. Police ...
May 21, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Honored with Leadership in Community Policing Award
(Coralville, Iowa) The Atlantic Police Department receives a high honor. On Wednesday night, at the Iowa Police Chiefs Association Awards Banquet, the Atlantic Police Department was honored with the L...
May 21, 2026
The Atlantic City Council Approves Support for Participation in C.A.T. Grant Application
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday night passed Resolution #31-26 that expresses the City Council's support for the YMCA Community Development Project and authorizes the City of Atlanti...
May 20, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Dates for July 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday discussed and approved the dates for legally shooting off fireworks in the City of Atlantic City. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund stated that he...
May 20, 2026
Gilbert, and Des Moines-Christian Advance to the Class 3A State Girls' Golf Tournament: Atlantic, Third
(Atlantic) The Gilbert girls' golf team delivered an outstanding performance at the Class 3A Region 2 Golf Tournament on Wednesday, shooting an impressive score of 301 to secure first place among twel...
May 20, 2026
State News: GOP Candidates Debate Key Issues, Unity Point Law Suit, and New Legislation
Iowa GOP Candidates Make Final Primary Debate Pitch (Des Moines, IA) -- Four Republican candidates for Iowa governor squared off in their final televised debate before the June primary. Eddie Andrews,...
May 20, 2026
Kale Jensen's Walk-Off Double Seals the Win for Atlantic Over West Central Valley
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Kale Jensen delivered in a clutch moment for the Trojans in Tuesday's season opener. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Hudson McLaren drew a walk before Sawy...
May 19, 2026
Jan Norris Advocates for Review of Pipeline Ordinance Amid Summit Carbon Solutions' Route Changes
(Red Oak) Jan Norris, of East Township in Montgomery County, appearing in front of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, asked the board to review the county ordinance in refe...
May 19, 2026
State News: Recent Legislative Changes and Legal Actions in Iowa
Governor Reynolds Signs Property Tax Overhaul Into Law (Undated) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs a major property tax overhaul into law. It will limit most local governments to about two percent a...
May 19, 2026
Rain Totals
Rain Totals Anita-.35 Atlantic-.50 Darrin Petty West of Atlantic--.20 Lee Saathoff South edge of Atlantic-.53 Audubon-.30 Bridgewater-1.00 Glenwood-.71 Greenfield-1.25 Harlan-.82 Lewis-.50 Marne-.15 R...
May 19, 2026
