Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Cass Health Announces Jonathan Moe as Next Chief Executive Officer
(Atlantic, Iowa) Cass Health announces the selection of Jonathan Moe as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Moe will officially begin his role on September 21, 2026, succeeding current CE...
May 18, 2026
Trial Date Set for Carter Lake Murder Suspect
(Council Bluffs) A trial date is set for the suspect in a murder at a Carter Lake hotel. Joseph Bertolino of Florida is accused of killing 63-year-old Kenneth Gauff at the Country Inn and Suites Hotel...
May 18, 2026
Mason Betts Awarded KS95.7 Armour Insurance Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) - Mason Betts has been named this week's KS95.7 Armor Insurance Athlete of the Week for his outstanding effort and state-qualifying performance at the State Qualifying Meet on Thursday at G...
May 18, 2026
Severe Weather Alert: Final Round of Thunderstorms Expected Across Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says a weather pattern will bring a final round of thunderstorms and potential severe weather across portions of Iowa today. Western Iowa is und...
May 18, 2026
Severe Weather Bringing High Wind Gusts, Hail, and Heavy Rain Sweeps Through Western Iowa
(Des Moines) Another round of severe thunderstorms rolled through west central and southwest Iowa on Sunday night, bringing significant rainfall and severe wind gusts, with reports coming from both co...
May 18, 2026
Rain Totals
Rain Totals: Adair-.52 (1.05 for the weekend) Atlantic-.70 Alan Zellmer west of Atlantic-1.55 (weekend total) Darrin Petty Southwest of Atlantic-.70 (1:55 for the weekend) Anita-.95 Audubon-.60 Bridge...
May 18, 2026
Oklahoma Man Faces Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 33-year-old Trevor Hamilton of Atoka, Oklahoma. Authorities arrested Hamilton at around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday following a traffic s...
May 18, 2026
Iowa Sees Bright Future for Graduates with Strong Job Market, Welcoming Home of Soldiers, and Community Investments
Plenty of Jobs In Iowa For Recent College Graduates, Says State Workforce Director (Iowa) -- Thousands of college students got their degree from Iowa's state universities over the weekend. Iowa Workfo...
May 18, 2026
James "Jim" Comes Obituary
James "Jim" Comes, age 78, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Connie Comes, sons, Chad Comes...
May 17, 2026
Severe Storms, Flooding Threat Expected Across Iowa Through Monday
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says an active weather pattern will bring several rounds of thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather across portions of Iowa from today through Mond...
May 17, 2026
