Author Archives: Tom Robinson
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
Updated: Fremont County Sheriff's Office Releases Identity of Victim in Bartlett Industrial Accident
(Bartlett, Iowa) The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is formally releasing the identity of the individual who lost his life in an industrial accident on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The victim has been id...
Mar 30, 2026
Creston Police Weekend Arrests: Burglary, Drug Charges and Driving Violations
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reported four arrests over the weekend. The arrests range from drug possession charges, burglary, and driving while revoked charges. On March 27. Police arreste...
Mar 30, 2026
Girls Gettin' Out Returns to Atlantic April 10-11
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the return of Girls Gettin' Out, happening Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, in Atlantic. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Kelsey Be...
Mar 30, 2026
Lila Wiederstein Awarded the KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Lila Wiederstein is this week's KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week following her performances at the Northwest Missouri High School Kick-off indoor meet, an...
Mar 30, 2026
Atlantic's New Park and Recreation Director Looking Forward to Her New Role
(Atlantic) On March 18, the Atlantic City Council approved the hiring of Maggie Robinson as the new Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director. Robinson holds a bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Ma...
Mar 30, 2026
State News "Iowa Faces Shifts: Small-Town Papers Close, Troops Return, Tech Booms, Protests Rise, and Flood Risks Loom"
Some Small-Town Iowa Newspapers in Limbo After Mid-America Publishing Stops Publication This Week (Iowa) -- Mid-America Publishing, based in Hampton, Iowa, will end publication this Wednesday, April 1...
Mar 30, 2026
April 4 Spring Celebration Farmers Market Vendor Lineup
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park's annual Spring Celebration Market will be held this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA at 1100 Maple Street in Atlantic. This year...
Mar 30, 2026
Audubon County Road Construction, and Bridge Replacement Projects Start This Week
(Audubon) The Audubon County secondary roads department says motorists should expect some delays this morning on 30.7 miles of roads, according to the press release. Contractor shall begin operations ...
Mar 30, 2026
Tax Tips for Equipment Trades
(NAFB) There are likely farmers who traded in used equipment for new pieces in 2025 but may not be aware of how to report trade-in value on their income taxes. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed h...
Mar 30, 2026
