Author Archives: Tom Robinson
January 2026 Vision Atlantic Update on Camblin Hills Housing Development Project
(Atlantic) The Camblin Hills Housing Development project is progressing. Vision Atlantic President Christina Bateman says two condominiums, each with four housing units, are taking shape along Olive S...
Jan 09, 2026
Atlantic Rolls Over Harlan and Denison-Schleswig in Hawkeye Ten Conference Wrestling Dual
(Denison) Atlantic pushed its dual record to 13-1 Thursday night, rolling past both Harlan and Denison-Schleswig in Denison. The Trojans opened with a dominant 65-6 victory over Harlan, taking 12 of 1...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Citizen Urges City Council to Hire Park Director
(Atlantic) Atlantic Citizen Frank Saddlemire appeared at the Atlantic City Council meeting on Wednesday night, urging the city's new leadership to revisit the position of a parks and recreation direct...
Jan 08, 2026
2 Vehicle Crash in Red Oak Sends One Driver to the Hospital
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and ...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Cemetery Board Updates City Council on Operations and Future Needs
(Atlantic) Rod Deter, representing the Atlantic Cemetery Board of Directors, appeared before the Atlantic City Council to provide an update on the cemetery's operations, finances, and future needs. Th...
Jan 08, 2026
Thursday's State News
Iowa Becomes First State To Receive Federal Education Funding Waiver (Denison, IA) -- Iowa is the first state to receive a Returning Education to the States funding waiver. The announcement was made b...
Jan 08, 2026
Atlantic Boy's Wrestling Team Carries Momentum into the Double-Dual at Denison
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans wrestling team is picking up where they left off before the break. The Trojans enter tonight's double-dual at Denison with an 11-1 record. Last weekend, the Trojans com...
Jan 08, 2026
Mayor Rob Clausen Leads First Meeting of Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen gaveled in his inaugural meeting of the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday. Former Mayor Grace Garrett chose not to seek re-election, and Clausen threw his hat in...
Jan 07, 2026
Harlan City Council Approves In-Kind Contribution to Shelby County Fair Board
(Harlan) During Tuesday's regular session, the Harlan City Council approved the sale of the City's interest in real estate. The Council also expanded the current eligibility map and authorized an in-k...
Jan 07, 2026
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 32-year-old Hayley Joan Vandel of Thayer on Tuesday at 306 N. Elm Street for driving while barred. Officers transported Vandel to the Union County Jail, where she pos...
Jan 07, 2026
