Author Archives: Tom Robinson
The Atlantic Girls' Soccer Team Opens the Season on Monday Under a New Head Coach
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' soccer team opens the season on Monday under new head coach Amy Sachs. Coach Sachs is a Harlan graduate and started playing soccer at the age of five. Sachs started all ...
Apr 03, 2026
Severe Weather Threats Impacting Iowa: Hail, Wind, and Flash Flooding Expected
(Des Moines) Iowa residents are bracing for a significant weather event today, as two rounds of severe storms are forecast to impact the state. The storms, which are expected to bring large hail, dama...
Apr 03, 2026
Speed Limit, English Proficiency, Rural Health Transformation, Magistrate Reform, and 2 Other Bills Pass Through the Iowa House
(Des Moines) Iowa House Representative Tom Moore of Griswold highlighted six bills passing through the Iowa House this past week. English Proficiency Requirements for CDLs SF2426 implements a requirem...
Apr 02, 2026
Updated: Rain Totals (3:44 p.m. on Thursday)
Rain Totals: (Updated rain totals) Adair-1.44 Anita-1.60 inch Atlantic-1.10 (KSOM -KS95 Studios) Bridgewater-1.00 not updated Audubon-1.10 Corning-1.78 Creston-1.59 Glenwood-1.47 Harlan-1.42 Massena-1...
Apr 02, 2026
Hawkeye 10 Conference Announces Academic Team and Character Award Recipients
(Ames) The Hawkeye 10 Conference is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students with the announcement of this year's Academic Team and Character Award recipients. These honors cele...
Apr 02, 2026
Nationwide E15 Sales Jump 23% in 2025, Setting New Record
(Undated) U.S. sales of E15 (15% ethanol gasoline) reached a record 1.52 billion gallons in 2025, up 23% from 2024. Growth was driven by more stations offering E15 and higher sales per station. Iowa s...
Apr 02, 2026
Cass County Farmer Publishes Book of Personal Stories
(Anita) Anita Farmer Varel Bailey, known for his storytelling and writing, has released a new book that shares a collection of his memorable stories. His family decided to preserve his legacy by compi...
Apr 02, 2026
Atlantic Boys' Soccer Team Hosts Carroll in Season Opener Tonight
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Boys' Soccer team opens the season at home against Carroll tonight. Head Coach Ben Andersen says 22 players reported to pre-season practice. Coach Andersen, in his first year a...
Apr 02, 2026
Vision Atlantic to Host Open House for Camblin Hills Housing Project in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic is hosting an open house at the Camblin Hills Housing development site on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bob Sharp and Deb Schuler appeared on this week's...
Apr 02, 2026
Travel Trends: Spring Break and Easter Plans Remain Strong
(Omaha) AAA Public Affairs Specialist Brian Ortner says spring break and Easter travel numbers show that trips are a major priority for people in 2026. Ortner says there has been a noticeable shift in...
Apr 02, 2026
