Author Archives: Tom Robinson
From Family Tradition to Community Mission: The Holaday Family Gearing up for the 4th Annual Community Thanksgiving
(Atlantic) A local family continues to build on a Thanksgiving Day tradition by providing free meals to the public. Misty Holaday and Kristen Holaday-Brooks of the Holaday Baking Company are gearing u...
Nov 14, 2025
One Person Suffers Minor Injuries in a Two-Vehicle Crash In Red Oak
(Red Oak) One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Red Oak. Red Oak Police say the accident happened on Thursday at around 8:10 a.m. at the intersection of E. Summit and H...
Nov 14, 2025
Iowa SNAP Benefits Resume After Federal Shutdown; Food Banks Hit $1M Match
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced that November SNAP benefits are now being issued following the end of the 43-day federal government shutdown. More than 130,000 ...
Nov 14, 2025
Progress Continues at Vision Atlantic Camblin Hills Development
(Atlantic) The landscape is transforming at the Vision Atlantic Camblin Hills housing development on the south edge of Atlantic. New home walls are rising in some areas, while fresh foundations are be...
Nov 14, 2025
The Atlantic High School Presents the Fall Musical "Mean Girls" This Weekend
(Atlantic) Atlantic High School students will take the stage on November 14, 15, and 16, for the fall musical production, "Mean Girls." Mark Andersen, Directing the Musical, says the production tells ...
Nov 13, 2025
Union County Man Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 53-year-old Jason Kelley of Creston on Wednesday at his residence. Authorities apprehended Frazier on a warrant for the Distribution of Methamphetamine...
Nov 13, 2025
Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision in Southern Iowa on Wednesday Evening
(Murray) A tragic hit-and-run accident south of Murray claimed the life of a 16-year-old on Wednesday evening. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the victim, identified as Elmer Borntrager of Murray,...
Nov 13, 2025
Atlantic Wrestling Program to Honor 1974-1975 Team in Hall of Fame Induction
(Atlantic) The Atlantic wrestling program will induct the 1974-1975 wrestling team into its Hall of Fame on November 21. This banquet marks the first time an entire team has been honored in this manne...
Nov 13, 2025
Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Lee Lafollett on multiple charges. Authorities apprehended Lafollette late Wednesday night in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street on charges of 3rd...
Nov 13, 2025
Iowa High School State Semi-final Football Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 13 CLASS A 10:00-#2 Saint Ansgar (11-0) vs. #4 Wapsie Valley (11-0) 1:00-#1 MMCRU (11-0) vs. #5 West Sioux (10-1) CLASS 4A 4:00-#3 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (10-1) vs #4 Pella (10-1) 7:00-#1...
Nov 13, 2025
