Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Additional Cases Of COVID-19 Reported in Iowa, and 2 Deaths
(Johnston) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds reported 118 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 1,388 positive cases and two deaths. Two new counties reported positive cases, (Osceola and Uni...
Apr 10, 2020
First COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Union County
(Creston) Union County Health Officials confirm its first case of coronavirus. "While this is Union County's first case, it may not be the last, and we encourage all residents to continue to make prev...
Apr 10, 2020
2020 Academic All-Conference and Character Award Winners
(Atlantic) The Hawkeye Ten Conference All-Academic Team and Character award winners have been released. Twenty-two students from the 11 conference schools are selected each year based on Academics, Le...
Apr 09, 2020
Public Health Advises Against Easter Travels
(Area) Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, area Public Health agencies are advising residents t...
Apr 09, 2020
Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Iowa and 2 additional Deaths
(Johnston) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds at her daily briefing on Thursday morning reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing the total to 1,270 positive cases, in 79 counties. Reynolds rep...
Apr 09, 2020
Union County Man arrested on Drug-related charge
(Creston) Creston Police arrested a Union County man on a drug possession charge. According to Police, the officer's arrested 62-year old Rodney Cottrell, at his residence at around 1:30 p.m. on Wedne...
Apr 09, 2020
Wind Advisory: Red Flag Warning for Page and Fremont Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for nearly all of Iowa from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. this evening. Forecasters say northwest winds of 25-35 miles per hour with gusts ove...
Apr 09, 2020
Atlantic School Board approves the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget and Pandemic Pay Resolution
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board passed the 2020-2021 certified budget following a public hearing on Wednesday. The budget included a drop in the levy rate from $14.72 per one thousand dollars of ...
Apr 09, 2020
Atlantic School District preparing for Remote Learning Starting on Monday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School District is ramping up on Monday to begin remote learning for the district's students. One week ago, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered schools to remain closed until af...
Apr 08, 2020
Iowa Gas Prices down .11 Cents this Week
(Des Moines) The average price of gasoline in Iowa fell .11 cents this week, currently at $1.64 per gallon. Gas prices are $1.00 less than one year ago. The price of global crude oil rose this week on...
Apr 08, 2020
