Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Trojans Dominate Rams in 46-7 Victory, Sets the Stage for Showdown with Harlan
(Jefferson) Atlantic rolled past Greene County with a decisive 46-7 victory, keeping them undefeated in district play and setting up a crucial matchup against Harlan next Friday night. The Trojans' of...
Oct 10, 2025
Governor Reynolds Sets Special Election Date for Iowa Senate District 16
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The election follows the passing of State Senator Clair...
Oct 10, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests. On Thursday, Police arrested 21-year-old Jayden Ronald Vernon Peavler of Creston at 302 N. Pine Street for Failure to appear. Peavler was taken to Union Co...
Oct 10, 2025
Missouri Man Charged Following High-Speed Pursuit Across State Lines
(Sidney) A Missouri man faces charges in Fremont County following a pursuit on Wednesday. According to the press release, Jorge Lara, of St. Joseph, Missouri, is charged with eluding while traveling a...
Oct 10, 2025
Greene County Hosts Atlantic in Key District Showdown
(Jefferson) Greene County Head Coach Caden Duncan is preparing his squad for a physical battle against Atlantic in a Class 3A District #6 matchup this Friday night. Both teams enter the contest with r...
Oct 09, 2025
KS 95.7 Radio to Live-Stream Atlantic School Board and City Council Candidates Forum on October 12
(Atlantic) Meredith Communications will host a candidates' forum on Sunday, October 12. The event will be live-streamed on westerniowatoday.com TV and YouTube, and will also be broadcast live on KS 95...
Oct 09, 2025
Atlantic High School and Middle School Marching Bands Earn High Placings at Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School and Middle School Marching Bands achieved notable success at the 70th Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree held in Clarinda. The eighth-grade marching band from Atla...
Oct 09, 2025
Creston Residents Push For Mayoral Special Election, City Insists On Appointment
(Creston, IA) -- The Creston community is pushing for a mayoral special election as city council members aim for an appointment. The city council held a special meeting on September 23rd to discuss ho...
Oct 09, 2025
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Reports One Arrest
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Red Oak man following a traffic stop at 130th and C Avenue early this (Thursday) morning. During the investigation, deputies arrested 41-yea...
Oct 09, 2025
Joe Wollum Named Southwest Middle School Athletic Director of the Year
(CAM) The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association announced that activities director Joe Wollum has been named the 2025-26 Southwest District Middle School Activities Director of the Year. Acc...
Oct 08, 2025
