Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Sweeps at OABCIG Wrestling Quad
(Ida Grove) Atlantic swept the field at the OABCIG boy's wrestling quadrangular on Tuesday night at Ida Grove. The Trojans defeated Logan-Magnolia, 49-30, downed OABCIG, 57-6, and defeated Woodbine, 6...
Jan 07, 2026
SWAT Wins Team Title in Close Race Over Atlantic, and Creston
(Panora) SWAT edged Atlantic 112-110.5 to capture the team title at Tuesday's Panorama Girls Varsity Wrestling Tournament in Panora. Creston finished close behind in third with 100 points, followed by...
Jan 06, 2026
Stanislav's 30 Points Power Glenwood to Season-High 92-71 Road Win at Atlantic
(Atlantic) Glenwood jumped out to a fast start and rolled to a season-high 92-71 road victory Tuesday night at Atlantic. Evan Stanislav paced a balanced Glenwood attack with 30 points, while Jack John...
Jan 06, 2026
Trojans Ride Strong Second Half to 50-40 Win Over Glenwood
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' basketball team continues to build momentum following the holiday break. The Trojans snapped a three-game losing streak last Friday with a road win at Shenandoah and fol...
Jan 06, 2026
City of Avoca Announces Hiring of New City Administrator, Shawnna Silvius
(Avoca, Iowa) The City of Avoca is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawnna Silvius as the city's new City Administrator, following a comprehensive recruitment and interview process. Thank you to the...
Jan 06, 2026
What's Ahead for 2026 Beef Prices?
(NAFB) It was quite a year for beef in 2025. Bob Rodenberger of Stockman's Livestock Auction in Apache, Oklahoma, recapped a great year for beef prices. Again, Bob Rodenberger of the Stockman's Livest...
Jan 06, 2026
USDA: Eligible producers to receive pre-filled program applications and payments in February
(Washington, D.C.) Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As anno...
Jan 06, 2026
Iowa State Auditor Proposing Mandatory Jail Time For Theft Of Public Funds
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is proposing mandatory jail time for individuals convicted of stealing public funds. The sentencing rule is one of several legislative priorities Sand d...
Jan 06, 2026
Governor Reynolds signs Executive Order 17 establishing the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today signed an executive order establishing the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force to advise her, the General Assembly, and relevant state agencies on the development a...
Jan 06, 2026
Red Oak Woman Arrested on Numerous Charges, including Fugitive from Justice
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 43-year-old Risa Mae Lutton of Red Oak on Monday in the 100 block of W. Washington Avenue for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), 2nd Offense. Lut...
Jan 06, 2026
