Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Exira Fourth of July Celebration a "Tradition"
(Exira) The 159th annual Exira Fourth of July Celebration starts today. The festivities have become a tradition for residents, former residents, and people living outside the community. Exira Communit...
Jul 03, 2024
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa's Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa's boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Commission of Deaf Services Casey...
Jul 02, 2024
Updated: Emergency Responders Called to An Incident in Cumberland
(Cumberland) At 4:48 a.m., Cass EMS, Cumberland and Massena Fire and Rescue, and Law Enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance at 500 Washington Street in Cumberland. When deputies arrived, they...
Jul 02, 2024
Rain Totals
Adair-1.70 Blake Crawford reports six miles south of Adair-2.5 inches Anita-1.80 Audubon-.80 Atlantic-2.1 Avoca-1.5 Corning-.81 Darrin Petty Seven Miles West of Atlantic-2.2 Lee Saathoff south edge of...
Jul 02, 2024
Iowa Governor Requests the Reconsideration of Fines Regarding Youth Labor
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Reynolds has sent a letter to the Department of Labor requesting a reconsideration of fines imposed on small businesses in Iowa for violating youth labor laws. The fines, wh...
Jul 02, 2024
Flash Flood Warning for Adair, Adams, and Cass Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Flash Flood Warning for Adair, Northwestern Adams, and Southern Cass Counties until 10:15 a.m. At 4:32, Doppler radar indicated thunder...
Jul 02, 2024
Atlantic Rolls Past St. Albert in Hawkeye Ten Conference Softball
(Atlantic) The Atlantic's softball team scored seven runs in the fourth inning and secured a 13-1 victory. This win was a comeback from their previous 10-5 loss to the Saints on June 11 at St. Albert....
Jul 01, 2024
Creston Police Report 3 Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report three arrests over the weekend, including disorderly conduct, such as fighting and driving while revoked. *On Friday, Police arrested 25-year-old Jonathan Michael Palme...
Jul 01, 2024
One Person Hurt in Dirt Bike Accident in Atlantic
(Atlantic) One person suffered injuries in a pit bike (dirt bike) accident at the Schildberg Campgrounds in Atlantic. The Atlantic Police Department says the accident happened at 6:36 p.m. on Saturday...
Jul 01, 2024
Flooding continues across Iowa: safety and cleanup reminders to help with recovery.
(Des Moines) While some parts of Iowa continue to experience high and rising flood waters, other communities are in recovery and cleanup mode. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages...
Jul 01, 2024
