Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Creston Woman Jailed on Probation Violation
(Creston) A Creston woman was taken to jail following her arrest on Tuesday afternoon. Creston Police arrested 28-year-old Makayla Ann Dewees at 302 N. Pine Street at around 12:12 p.m. on a probation ...
Jan 21, 2026
Where is the Ag Economy at in Early 2026?
(NAFB) It's been a tough go for the U.S. agricultural economy so far in 2026. Matt Clark, the interim executive director for Terrain Ag, said the livestock sector entered the year in better shape than...
Jan 21, 2026
Eight Atlantic High School Band Students Take Part in Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association
(Atlantic) The 57th annual Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association (SWIBA) event took place on Monday, January 19th, at Atlantic High School. Eight students from Atlantic High School participated in th...
Jan 21, 2026
Citizens Participate in Nationwide Free America Walk Out
(Atlantic) Approximately 20 people peacefully gathered along Highway 6 between Chestnut and Poplar St. in Atlantic at 2:00 pm. on Tuesday to be a part of over 500 rallies throughout the United States....
Jan 21, 2026
State News Headlines
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Reduce Eminent Domain (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Senate Republicans are proposing a bill to prevent eminent domain claims for pipeline companies. The bill allows car...
Jan 21, 2026
Atlantic Girls Roll Past Red Oak, 57-21
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' basketball team started fast and finished strong Tuesday night, cruising to a 57-21 victory over Red Oak at Atlantic. Makenna Schroeder paced the Trojans from the perime...
Jan 20, 2026
Benton McLaren's 28-Point Night Fuels Atlantic Past Red Oak, 72-60
(Atlantic) A strong finish propelled Atlantic to a 72-60 victory over Red Oak in a Hawkeye Ten Conference boys basketball game Tuesday night in Atlantic. Freshman Benton McLaren poured in a game-high ...
Jan 20, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Open Bids for Bridge Replacement Project
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors opened sealed bids for the county bridge project during its regular meeting this morning. Six construction firms bid on the low-water crossing proj...
Jan 20, 2026
Griswold School Board Acts on S.T.O.P. Training for News School Bus Drivers
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board voted to opt out of S.T.O.P. training for new bus drivers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board acted on the latest business item at Monday's School Board meeti...
Jan 20, 2026
Adams County Bridge Closure
(Corning) The Adams County secondary roads department released the following statement this morning regarding a bridge closure. County Officials say the bridge on Adair-Adams Street, Colony 1, is clos...
Jan 20, 2026
