Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Motorcycle Crash in Jasper County Claims One Life
(Jasper, County) A Knoxville, Iowa, man died in a motorcycle crash in Jasper County early this morning. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 4:16 a.m. on eastbound Highway 163 near ...
Jun 10, 2026
Atlantic Elks Flag Day Ceremony Set for Sunday, June 14
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Elks Club is hosting a Flag Day ceremony with a meal and more on Sunday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Atlantic City Park. Atlantic Elks Club representative Kyle Quist notes that th...
Jun 10, 2026
Severe Weather Alert for All of Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines says there is an Enhanced Risk, rated three out of five, for severe weather today, this risk extends into Thursday. As we look ahead to this aft...
Jun 10, 2026
Atlantic Softball Team Earns Road Win over Creston on Tuesday
(Creston) The Atlantic girls' softball team topped Creston 8-1 at Creston on Tuesday night. Peyton McLaren picked up the win in the circle, allowing one run on six hits, struck out seven batters, and ...
Jun 10, 2026
State News: Former Superintendent Faces Prison and IT Employees Get Laid Off
Former DMPS Superintendent Ian Roberts Transferred to an Illinois Prison (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is being transferred to a minimum-security fede...
Jun 10, 2026
Update: Suspects in Council Bluffs Shooting Incident Arrested on Tuesday Afternoon
(Council Bluffs) Authorities in Omaha, Nebraska, arrested two suspects Tuesday afternoon in connection with the Monday evening shooting incident in Council Bluffs. Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, author...
Jun 09, 2026
Montgomery County Reports Higher Voter Turnout in 2026 Primary Election
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna presented the 2026 Primary Election Canvass to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday Morning. Ozuna stated it is statutorily required that board supervisor...
Jun 09, 2026
Atlantic Woman Remains Hospitalized in ICU After Serious Car Accident
(Atlantic) A woman from Atlantic has reached out to the media regarding an accident involving her daughter. Judy Thompson, who works at Fischer Photography, reported that her daughter, Vickie Erickson...
Jun 09, 2026
Trojans Rally in Nightcap After McLaren's Walk-Off Heroics in Opener
(Atlantic) Atlantic remained undefeated in Hawkeye Ten Conference play Monday night, sweeping Lewis Central in a softball doubleheader 3-2 and 11-5 at Atlantic. The Trojans improved to 8-0 against con...
Jun 08, 2026
Wet Weather Ahead: Storms Expected Again This Week
(Des Moines) The active weather pattern continues this week and into the weekend, according to National Weather Meteorologist Ashley Bury. Bury says today and Tuesday appear dry, before showers and st...
Jun 08, 2026
