Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Girl's Track Team Earns Four First Place Finishes at Earlham Early Bird Relays
(Earlham) The Atlantic girls' track team put together a solid performance at the Earlham High School Early Bird Relays on Tuesday night, securing four first-place finishes. The Trojans earned gold in ...
Mar 31, 2026
Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard Hosting Bake Sale
(Atlantic) It was one year ago at this time that the Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard hosted the first annual bake sale. Mary Brasfield, a member of this volunteer organization, says last year's event w...
Mar 31, 2026
Atlantic Band Students Shine at Class 3A State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
(Atlantic) On Saturday, March 28th, Atlantic Band Students participated in the Class 3A State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival hosted at Atlantic High School. Atlantic took 30 events, with 24 receiving a ...
Mar 31, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors: Updates on Bridge Projects and Community Transportation
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert provided an update on several county bridge projects during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday morning. Albert reported on the low-water cros...
Mar 31, 2026
Atlantic Girls' Golf Team Returns Experience and New Talent
(Atlantic) Thirteen student-athletes reported to the Atlantic girls' golf team this spring. Four players return from last season's starting lineup. The returnees include Makenna Schroeder, Rylee Benga...
Mar 31, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes to Play Purdue Boilermakers at Principal Park in May
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team will close out its regular season at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes will face the Purdue Boilermakers in a three-game series starting on...
Mar 31, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Hits Southwest and Central Iowa
(Des Moines) A severe thunderstorm rolled through portions of southwest and central Iowa on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Audubon, northeastern C...
Mar 31, 2026
Iowa Updates: Property Tax Deadlines, Child Care Legislation for Workers, Veteran Tuition Waivers, and Munitions Plant Reopens,
Iowa Property Taxes Due March 31, or Late Fees Apply (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans have until tonight to pay the second installment of property taxes before late fees are applied. Starting April 1st, lat...
Mar 31, 2026
Black Hawk County Crash Claims One Life
(Waterloo, Iowa) A Waterloo, Iowa man died in a fiery crash in Black Hawk County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 1:55 p.m. on Monday near 4505 Crane Creek Road. Authorities identi...
Mar 30, 2026
Jury Convicts Yudiel Vega-Blanco of First-Degree Murder in Adair County Stabbing
(Adair County) A jury on Monday convicted a man in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in 2025. Yudiel Vega-Blanco was found guilty of first-degree murder and willful injury causing bodily ...
Mar 30, 2026
