Author Archives: Tom Robinson
June is National D.J. Month: Meet KSOM Morning Personality Frank, Rizzo
(Atlantic) June is the month of the D.J., and KSOM/KS95 News features a D.J. who is a master at his craft. Frank Rizzo is the morning drive personality and Program Director at KSOM Radio. Frank is qui...
Jun 13, 2020
Drive-through Mobile Food Panty in Anita June 22
(Anita) The Food Bank of the Heartland and the Anita Food Pantry are teaming up to offer a drive-through mobile Food Pantry on Monday, June 22, at the CAM High School from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or a...
Jun 13, 2020
Midwest Regional “Hot Rod” Car Group Coming to Atlantic
(Atlantic) A Midwest regional "hot rod" car group of 80-150 people plan on coming to Atlantic June 26th-28th. Kip Lewis from the group "Midwest Grease Kings" says many of these cars are very loud and ...
Jun 12, 2020
Iowa Legislature Pass Justice Reform Law
(Des Moines) Iowa lawmakers pass a bill moving the state forward no matter how small it is to prevent injustices from occurring. Iowa House District 20 Representative Tom Moore says the bill changes l...
Jun 12, 2020
Massena July 4 Celebration Postponed to Labor Day
(Massena) The Massena Chamber decided this week to postpone the community's July 4 celebration to Labor Day Weekend. "We're postponing for people's safety, and maybe by the end of the summer, we can h...
Jun 11, 2020
Union County Man arrested for Assault
(Creston) Creston Police arrested a Union County man for assault. According to the report, Officer's arrested 40-year old Aaron James Riepe of Creston on Wednesday for Assault Causing Serious Injury, ...
Jun 11, 2020
Atlantic Softball Team looking to fill Two Positions and Shuffling Some Others to new Spots
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team continues preseason drills ahead of their season opener on Monday. The 2020 squad return a lot of experience with two exceptions; shortstop and right field. Short...
Jun 11, 2020
Atlantic School Board Approves Transportation Policy for Baseball/Softball Season
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved a change in school policy regarding transportation to games for the baseball and softball season. The change now allows parents to sign a permission form ...
Jun 11, 2020
Atlantic School Board Approves Internet/Infrastructure Purchase
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board on Wednesday approved an internet/infrastructure purchase to meet the requirements for connectivity for a continuous learning environment. The Board agreed to spen...
Jun 10, 2020
Barn Fire South of Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic and Lewis Fire Departments were called to a barn fire at 62706 610th Street just before 4:00 this afternoon. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel said when they arrived on scene the ...
Jun 10, 2020
