Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Atlantic Boys' Basketball Team Recognizes Letter Winners
(Atlantic) - Eleven players from the Atlantic boys' basketball team earned letters this past season, receiving their honors during the annual team banquet on Sunday afternoon. Head Coach Dalton Franke...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Updated: Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon
(Des Moines) The Warm, dry, and breezy conditions in addition to areas with very dry fuels, will combine to create critical fire weather danger today across portions of southern into central Iowa. Rap...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Shelby Iowa Roadway Embargo
(Harlan) Due to the recent heavy snow, and quick melting due to increasing temperatures, Shelby County is now under a "Roadway Embargo" according to a social media post by The Shelby County Emergency ...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Atlantic Speech & Debate Shines Over the Weekend: IFL Honors Atlantic Coach
(Atlantic) This past weekend was a successful one for Atlantic High School's Speech & Debate team. Five students competed at the Iowa Forensic League (IFL) State Tournament at Simpson College, and...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Creston Police Report Five Arrests
(Creston) The Creston Police Department released its weekend arrest report on Monday Morning. The report consisted of five people arrested on various charges, including assault, weapons, alcohol-relat...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

DNR Looking to Hire Seasonal Help
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire seasonal state park positions. DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen says local positions are available at Lake Anita State Park, Pr...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Awards Banquet
(Atlantic) Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith reported that the Chamber hosted approximately 25 events and conducted 10 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses in 2024 a...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Montgomery County Field Fire
(Villisca) Villisca Fire Chief John Bruce reports on Sunday evening, the Villisca, New Market, and Corning Fire Departments responded to the 1300 block of Elk Avenue for a field fire. Chief Bruce says...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Atlantic Wrestling Wrap-up Series: Part One
(Atlantic) The Atlantic wrestling team concluded a strong season with six state qualifiers and two medalists. The Trojans posted an impressive 18-3 dual record and secured a spot in the Regional Dual ...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025

Capacity Crowd Supports Cass County Fair Board's Mission to Keep the Fair Free
(Atlantic) - A full house gathered Saturday night at Bluebird Hill to support the Cass County Fair Board's inaugural Keep the Fair Free for Everyone dinner and fundraiser. Since 1954, the Cass County ...
Tom Robinson Mar 10, 2025