Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Southwest Iowa Corn, Soybean Yields Shaping Up Differently
(Atlantic) Lance Porter, a field agronomist for Channel Seed in Southwest Iowa, was touring through Lee Saathoff and Lyman Ag's territory Monday. Porter says there will be significant variability in y...
Aug 31, 2026
Efforts Continue to Connect T-Bone Trail Between Atlantic and Audubon
(Atlantic) Nearly three decades after the T-Bone Trail project began, efforts continue to connect the trail between Atlantic and Audubon. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has also studied the financial impa...
Aug 31, 2026
Wailes and DeVore Win SWIFT Tournament Trail Stop at Lake of Three Fires
(Bedford, Iowa) Jake Wailes and Holden DeVore from Atlantic captured the Powerade High School Division championship during the fourth stop of the Firman Power Equipment/KWF/Fast Metal TBF SWIFT Tourna...
Aug 31, 2026
Harlan City Council Considers Updated Rules for Electric and Motorized Scooters
(Harlan) The Harlan City Council is considering an ordinance updating regulations for electric scooters, motorized scooters, and low-speed vehicles within the city. Under the proposed ordinance, opera...
Aug 31, 2026
James Brauer KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Sophomore quarterback James Brauer says he was a little nervous heading into his first varsity start, and he came through with flying colors. Brauer completed 11-of-19 passes for 169 yards ...
Aug 31, 2026
DNR State Nursery Seedling Orders Start September 1
(Ames) The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2026 and spring 2027 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 1 - May 15. The bare-root seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 in sea...
Aug 31, 2026
Heat Advisory Issued for Portions of Iowa
(Iowa) A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of Iowa beginning Monday afternoon as hot and humid conditions move into the state. The National Weather Service says the advisory covers portions of c...
Aug 31, 2026
Produce in the Park to Feature Puppets September 3
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is teaming up with the Atlantic Public Library Thursday, September 3, to bring puppets to the park. Children can make puppets and enjoy a free bounce house provided by t...
Aug 31, 2026
State News: Health Insurance Stress, Data Center Moratorium and Referee Shortage
Study: Iowa Among The Least-Stressed States About Health Insurance (Des Moines, IA) -- A new study ranks Iowa among the least-stressed states in the country about health insurance. Telehealth provider...
Aug 31, 2026
Updated: Ames Woman Faces OWI Charge Following Interstate Crash Involving Polk County Deputy
(Des Moines) An Ames woman faces an alcohol-related charge following a motor vehicle accident involving a Polk County deputy early Sunday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the incident happened at a...
Aug 30, 2026
