Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Helen Gearhart, 88, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday, September 7, 2026 at Heritage House in Atlantic. Helen is survived by her daughters, Jan (Brent) Myers of Atlantic, Cindy Steckel of Salem, Oregon; ...

(Red Oak) Montgomery County Supervisor Bryant Amos says he recently found out that rural residents placing recyclables in the City dumpsters is illegal. Amos says this needs to be researched. He says ...

(Atlantic) Coca-Cola Days Celebrates an American Tradition with Baseball and Apple Pie. What's more American than Coca-Cola, baseball, and apple pie? Those classics are coming together during Coca-Col...

(NAFB) As artificial intelligence continues to expand across the economy, Microsoft says the technology's success will depend on reaching communities beyond major urban centers. Microsoft Strategic Ad...

(Des Moines, IA) - The Storm Prediction Center says widespread severe thunderstorms are forecast for most of the state this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across the state. Non-severe sho...

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 40-year-old Jesse Ray Nelson of Red Oak following a report of a stolen fuel tank from a boat. Red Oak Police conducted a search warrant at 507 E. Washington Avenue in...

(Atlantic) Nishna Valley Trails is hosting a cleanup day at the T-Bone Trail on September 12. Dave Chase is the President of the organization; he says the group's main focus is developing trails and o...

(Atlantic) This Thursday, September 10, is a great day to visit Produce in the Park, if you're looking to learn about organizations supporting our community and ways you can be involved. Produce in th...

AAA Study: Iowans Think Ten MPH Above Speed Limit Okay (Des Moines, IA) -- A study from Triple-A Iowa says many drivers in the state feel going ten-miles-an-hour over the posted speed limit is normal ...

(Red Oak) Red Oak School District officials announced on the school district's social media page on Monday that, due to an air-conditioning issue at Inman Elementary School, all Red Oak Community Scho...