Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Follow up: Cass County EMA Coordinator Describes Friday's Funnel Sightings as a Weak Rope Tornado
(Atlantic) Several funnel clouds were sighted, and a brief one touched down in Cass County on Friday evening. The sirens went off when a rope tornado was spotted four miles southwest of Marne at 7:49 ...
Jun 29, 2024
Rain Totals
Rain Totals Adair-.22 Anita-.35 Audubon- Atlantic-.25 Corning-.14 Darrin Petty Seven Miles West of Atlantic-No rain (Did report funnel cloud near west of his residence, videos are on westerniowatoday....
Jun 29, 2024
High Rainfall Amounts Could Impact Pheasant Population
(Lewis) The abundant rainfall this spring will likely hurt the pheasant population this fall. John Lorenzen of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources stated that the weather impact won't be known un...
Jun 29, 2024
Update: The Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning Abortions at Six Weeks
(Des Moines) Iowa is on track to enforce stricter restrictions on abortion, as the state's supreme court has upheld a law prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. This law will replace the ...
Jun 28, 2024
Creston Police Arrest and Cite Two People on Alcohol-Related Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested and cited two people with possession and purchase by a person under the legal age. Early this morning, Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Nathaniel Glenn Butler and ...
Jun 28, 2024
"Ring of Fire" Weather Pattern Will Keep Iowa Hot and Humid
(Des Moines) June is ending as a scorcher with plenty of thunderstorms in Iowa. Iowa State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan says the end of the month will have high temperatures and plenty of rainfall ...
Jun 28, 2024
CAM Baseball Prepares for Postseason Action
(Anita, IA) - The CAM Cougars sit with a record of 10-7 on the year after dropping two of their last three games to Coon Rapids-Bayard and Woodbine with a win against Exira-EHK between them. The Couga...
Jun 27, 2024
Atlantic School Board Approves Superintendent Salary and Tree Removal and Window Bids
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board led off Wednesday night's work session with a self-evaluation. Three action items followed the discussion: a salary increase for interim school superintendent Dr. ...
Jun 27, 2024
Union County Man Arrested on Four Counts of Child Endangerment
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 40-year-old Curtis Lee Lamasters, of Creston, at 1202 N. Walnut Street on Wednesday on four counts of child endangerment. Lamasters was taken to the Union County Jail...
Jun 27, 2024
Atlantic Rallies and defeats Treynor in Non-Conference Softball
(Atlantic) After a short break, the Atlantic softball team returned to action on Wednesday night and picked up a come-from-behind 7-5 win at Treynor. The Cardinals held a 4-1 advantage through four in...
Jun 27, 2024
