Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested five people on Monday on various charges, including theft, driving under suspension, eluding, and drug possession. *Creston Police arrested 40-year-old Jamie Lee Barr...
Tom Robinson Apr 22, 2025

One Democratic Candidate Has Declared For The Iowa Governor's Race: Republican Candidate Launches Exploratory Campaign
(Des Moines, IA) - Only one Democratic candidate has declared their candidacy to replace Governor Kim Reynolds next year. Paul Dahl is a Webster City man who ran unsuccessfully for Governor and Congre...
Tom Robinson Apr 22, 2025

Atlantic Girl's Compete at Lamson Invite
(West Des Moines) The Atlantic girl's finished 16th out of 17 teams at the West Des Moines Valley Lamson Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday. The Trojans shot 437. Makenna Schroeder and Emma Rose f...
Tom Robinson Apr 22, 2025

Local Cyclist Tim O'Brien Selected for Challenging Tour de France Journey to Raise Funds for Leukemia
(Waverly, Iowa) Tim O'Brien, an enthusiastic cyclist from Waverly, and formerly from Atlantic, has received an incredible chance to be among twenty-five amateur riders chosen to traverse the 2,100-mil...
Tom Robinson Apr 22, 2025

Breaking Ground: Avoca's New Safety Station Project Moves Forward After Years of Planning
(Avoca) Construction is set to begin soon on the new $3.5 million Safety Station in Avoca. Firefighters and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon at 1313 N. Sawmill Drive. Cur...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Farm Bill Still a Heavy Lift in 2025
(NAFB) A key Senator says lawmakers could be in the same boat again this year on a new farm bill, though much will depend on spending cuts in the upcoming budget process. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassle...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Petition Filed To Remove Madison County Treasurer
(Madison County, IA) -- The Madison County Treasurer could be removed from her position. The county attorney's office filed a petition to remove Amanda DeVos for allegedly failing to perform her dutie...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Annual Meteor Shower Can Be Seen Throughout the Midwest
(Des Moines, IA) Iowans have the chance to witness the annual Lyrid meteor shower tonight. This spectacular event can be enjoyed across the country, with viewers able to spot up to 20 meteors per hour...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

Sunday Rain Totals
Sunday's Rain Event Adair-. Anita-.30 Atlantic-.20 Audubon-.30 Clarinda-.35 Corning-.35 Creston-.50 Cumberland-.30 Emerson-.20 Greenfield-.40 Griswold-.25 Guthrie Center-.50 Harlan.31 Lewis-. Marne-25...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025

State House Representative Ray Sorensen: Economic Relief for Iowans: Lowering Costs Where It Counts
(Des Moines) State House District #23 Representative Ray Sorensen from Greenfield says Iowans have clarified that rising costs are at the top of their minds. Sorensen says they are doing everything po...
Tom Robinson Apr 21, 2025







