Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests. On Monday, Creston Police arrested Lela Ann Churchwell, 46, of 205 N Division Street, for Disorderly Conduct - Loud Raucous Noise, Public Intoxication, and...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

Atlantic Rotary Club Charity Dinner and Auction date set
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Rotary Club would like to announce that the annual Rotary Charity Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Cass County Community Center. This new d...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

Red Oak Police Arrest Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report the arrest of 44-year-old Phillip Andrew Page, (homeless), on Monday, in the 1200 block of Senate Avenue. Police transported Page to the Montgomery County Jail on a wea...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

Southern Rust Outbreak Raises Concerns for Corn Yields Across the Midwest
(Atlantic) - The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour found mixed results across the Midwest, but much of the concern centers on the spread of southern rust, a fast-moving fungal disease now confirmed in 17 stat...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

Atlantic School Board Meets for a Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 27
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27, on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $18,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenu...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

ISU Experiences Falsified Active Shooter Report On First Day Of Classes
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa State University police say false reports of an active shooter on campus yesterday were a result of swatting. Authorities received several calls yesterday as students returned to ca...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

Atlantic Hosts Glenwood in Football Season Opener Friday Night
(Atlantic) - The Atlantic Trojans kick off the 2025 football season at home Friday night, taking on Glenwood in a non-district matchup. Last year, the Trojans edged the Rams 35-34 in an overtime thril...
Tom Robinson Aug 26, 2025

David Michael Mortensen Obituary
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at the Griswold Central Church of Christ for 35-year-old David Mortensen. Visitation with the family will...
Tom Robinson Aug 25, 2025

Union County Man Arrested for Assault and Other Charges
(Creston) A Creston man is in custody following an investigation into an incident on Sunday morning. Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Nathan Lee Novotny at 1501 W. Townline on two counts of domesti...
Tom Robinson Aug 25, 2025

Red Oak Police Investigate 2 Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police investigated a two-vehicle property damage accident on Saturday. Police say the crash happened at around 3:50 p.m. at Joy and 8th Street. According to the report, 80-year-old ...
Tom Robinson Aug 25, 2025







