Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested two men on alcohol-related charges over the weekend. Police arrested 21-year-old Jose Hunter Portales of Red Oak on Sunday in the 1400 block of N. 4th Street for OWI,...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024
Atlantic Splash Pad Project Remains on Schedule
(Atlantic) Despite the wet weather and shipping delays, the Atlantic Splash Pad project is expected to be completed by Labor Day Weekend, according to Ali Pieken, a member of the Atlantic Park and Rec...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024
New Iowa THC Law Set To Go In Place Today Regarding Potency Levels
(Des Moines, IA) -- A new law in Iowa regulating THC in products takes effect today. The law caps the amount of THC allowed per serving and container. It requires products with THC to be labeled with ...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024

Iowa Communities Start Rebuilding After Flood Damaging
(Pottawattamie County) Communities in western Iowa are still grappling with catastrophic flooding a week after it began. Some areas are beginning to rebuild, while others remain submerged. Pottawattam...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024

Chance for Severe Storms Today and Tuesday in Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there are multiple chances for thunderstorms this week, including the potential for severe storms and heavy rainfall. Non-severe showers and thunderstorm...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024
Polk County Crash Claims Two Lives
(Polk County) Two people died in a single-vehicle crash in Polk County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday on eastbound Interstate 80 near the 134-mile marker. A...
Tom Robinson Jul 01, 2024

DNR Stocking Wiper Fish at Area Lakes, Including Schildberg Recreation Area in Atlantic
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will introduce Wipers, a cross between a white bass and a striped bass, into the Schildberg Recreation Area in Atlantic, Lake Icaria, Lake Manawa, and ...
Tom Robinson Jun 30, 2024

Farm Bureau's Fourth of July Summer Cookout Survey Shows Record High Prices
(NAFB) The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual Summer Cookout Cost Survey shows food prices at record levels. Bernt Nelson, an economist with Farm Bureau, talks about the data. For more informati...
Tom Robinson Jun 30, 2024

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Visit TS Bank
(Atlantic) The Ambassadors gathered to welcome new staff members to the TS Bank team on Thursday. The Ambassadors welcomed Le Ann Erickson to her new role as branch manager. Le Ann has worked in banki...
Tom Robinson Jun 30, 2024

Gas Prices Rise Ahead of July 4 Weekend
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 13 cents to an average of $3.31 across Iowa, still five cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was ...
Tom Robinson Jun 30, 2024







