Author Archives: Tom Robinson
"Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Scrooge Winner
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber's Annual Scrooge Contest was held the month of November. This year's contestants included Graydon Schmidt, Schmidt Family Funeral Home; Randy and Michelle Roy, Ran...
Nov 26, 2024
Atlantic Named Shop Local Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday
(Atlantic) Atlantic has been recognized as a Neighborhood Champion for the 11th year in a row by American Express. Atlantic will participate in the 14th Annual Small Business Saturday to support small...
Nov 25, 2024
Atlantic Wrestlers Wrap Up First Week of Practice with Annual "Amazing Turkey Race"
(Atlantic) The Atlantic wrestling team concluded the first week of practice on Saturday with their annual "Amazing Turkey Race." The race began at the high school, where the wrestlers ran through the ...
Nov 25, 2024
Atlantic Rotary Auction Raises $25,300
(Atlantic) The 41st Annual Atlantic Rotary Club Auction raised an impressive $25,300 at the event held at the Community Center on Saturday night. Club President Dave Schwab expressed his gratitude, th...
Nov 25, 2024
Montgomery County Field Fire
(Red Oak) Debris from a burn pit is blamed for a field fire in Montgomery County. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 12:34 p.m. on Sunday to 2343 J Avenue. Chief Bruce says Tony, ...
Nov 24, 2024
Henningsen Construction, Inc. Donates $100,000 to Vision Atlantic
(Atlantic) Henningsen Construction, Inc. has donated $100,000 to Vision Atlantic's transformative project, which will bring a housing development, a new childcare center, and a YMCA expansion to Atlan...
Nov 24, 2024
Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff
(Nevada) Three Atlantic girl's medaled at the Central Iowa Kickoff wrestling tournament on Saturday at Nevada. The Trojans scored 57.5 points, and placed 18th out of 31 teams. Cadence Kinzie, (120), a...
Nov 23, 2024
IHSADA Awards Atlantic High School Administrative Assistant Amber Jipsen as Administrative Assistant of the Year
(Area) The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association announced its award winners on Friday afternoon. Among the recipients is Amber Jipsen, who has been recognized as the 2025 Iowa High School A...
Nov 22, 2024
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people on Wednesday in separate incidents for harassment and OWI. Creston Police arrested 23-year-old Jeremiah Lee Whitney at 302 N. Pine Street for First-Degree ...
Nov 22, 2024
Possible Dip in Oil Prices Ahead
(Undated) After weeks of steady decline, oil prices ticked higher earlier this week. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis with Gasbuddy.com, says oil prices have perked up a bit after fighting b...
Nov 22, 2024
