Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man is jailed on theft charges. Police arrested 27-year-old Gage Dixon on Thursday at the intersection of 4th and Elm Streets for 3rd-degree theft, third or subsequent offense. Aut...
Apr 04, 2025
Iowa Experiences Above-Average Precipitation and Temperatures in March, Says State Climatologist
(Des Moines) State climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan reported that Iowa experienced above-average precipitation and temperatures throughout March. Dr. Glisan highlighted three major weather systems that...
Apr 04, 2025
Atlantic Boy's Win Team Title at Ogden Relays
(Ogden) The Atlantic boys' track team topped the field at the Ogden Relays on Thursday night, securing the team title with 96 points in a 14-team field. In the field events, Gavin McLaren and Xavier D...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic Girls Win Team Title at Monarch Relays; Sonderman Wins Twice for Harlan
(Denison) The Atlantic girls posted a strong performance at the Monarch Relays on Thursday night, winning four events, claiming second place in three more, and showcasing depth in the sprints. They ta...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Approves Contract for Street Improvement Project
(Atlantic) The cost of the 2025 Street Improvement Project will be less than expected, with the low bid coming in at $1,073,700.25. Dave Sturm, an engineer for Synder and Associates, stated that the b...
Apr 03, 2025
Cass County Sheriff's Office Report 2 Arrests
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on drug-related and other charges. According to the press release, on March 27, deputies arrested 37-year-old Joshua Kenneth Wolcott of ...
Apr 03, 2025
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people for driving with a suspended license in separate cases. Police arrested 49-year-old Elizabeth Lea Reents, of Creston, on Wednesday at 102 West Taylor Stree...
Apr 03, 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Hands-Free Driving Law
(Des Moines) Iowa will be a hands-free driving state starting this summer. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law yesterday that bans using electronic devices while driving unless they're hand...
Apr 03, 2025
Atlantic City Council Intends to Back $2.5M YMCA Expansion Commitment Amid Debate
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council meeting was packed with supporters advocating for Vision Atlantic's request for $2.5 million to aid in the expansion of the YMCA. During the February...
Apr 02, 2025
High Winds Knock out Power to AMU Customers
(Atlantic) High winds caused power outages to around 300 AMU customers in downtown Atlantic early Wednesday morning. AMU General Manager Steve Tjepkes says there were two main outages at 4:13 a.m., on...
Apr 02, 2025
