Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Higher Renewable Volume Obligations Fuel Industry Growth
(NAFB) The Environmental Protection Agency's new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes are giving the biodiesel industry a significant boost. The agency raised biomass-based diesel obligations to levels the...
Aug 02, 2026
Online Learn to Hunt Program Focusing on Dove Hunting
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering an online workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress, and cook mourning doves. Lorenzen, appearing on the DNR Report, says partic...
Aug 02, 2026
Joan "Joanie" Rourick,
Joan Marie "Joanie" Rourick, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by love Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Atlantic Specialty Care. A Celebration of Life, hosted by the those that loved her, will be held...
Aug 01, 2026
Red Oak Police Arrest Two People in Separate Incidents
(Red Oak) Two people from Red Oak were arrested for OWI, and the other individual on two outstanding warrants. Police arrested 37-year-old Brandon Lee Gugenhan in the 500 block of N. 5th Street on two...
Aug 01, 2026
United Church of Christ Back to School Bash Set for August 10
(Atlantic) The United Church of Christ in Atlantic is asking for the community's help as it prepares for its annual Back to School Bash school supply giveaway on Monday, August 10. Pastor Heather Sant...
Aug 01, 2026
Tabor Begins Law Enforcement Partnership with Mills County Sheriff's Office
(Tabor) Tabor City officials announced on its Facebook page Friday that, beginning today, August 1, the Mills County Sheriff's Department, through a partnership, will provide law enforcement services ...
Aug 01, 2026
Two Arrested Following Domestic Assault Investigation in Villisca
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on assault charges on Saturday. Sheriff's Deputies responded to Villisca on a report of a domestic violence situation, which led to...
Aug 01, 2026
The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Strong as Steele Foundation
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Strong As Steele Foundation as a new Chamber member during a visit on Thursday, July 30th, at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce office. Du...
Jul 31, 2026
Iowa Sees Expansion Of Drought and Near-Drought
(Des Moines) Drought and near-drought conditions continue to expand across western Iowa, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday. State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan says cond...
Jul 31, 2026
Challenges Ahead For Keeping Farmland in Farming
(NAFB) While the rapid increases in farmland values have slowed, the cost of buying farmland is still creating hurdles for producers looking to expand or for young farmers trying to get their start. J...
Jul 31, 2026
