Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic City Council Approves Sale of City Owned Property
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council reviewed and approved the sale of the city-owned property at 411 Birch Street. The vacant lot assessed at $5,760 has received a bid from Paul and Kristi Wegner, fr...
Apr 15, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Capital Improvement Plan: Pay Increases, Sick Leave, and Retirement Benefits
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the proposed 2027-2037 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on Wednesday. The approval followed a Public Hearing. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund...
Apr 15, 2026
Middle School Student Identified After Attempted Entry at Schuler Elementary; No Threat Found
(Atlantic) Earlier today (Wednesday, April 15), the Cass County Communications Center received a report of an unknown individual outside Schuler Elementary who appeared to be attempting to gain access...
Apr 15, 2026
Adair County Board Approves FY2027 Budget and Salary Increases for Elected Officials
(Greenfield) The Adair County Board of Supervisors approved the FY2027 budget during their Wednesday morning meeting. They also approved salary increases for elected officials. Adair County Auditor Ma...
Apr 15, 2026
Riverside Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists, Set April 22 Interviews
(Oakland) The Riverside Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. Brian Christiansen Alynn Coppock Beau Jacobsen. As part of the selection process, ea...
Apr 15, 2026
Great Turnout for Vision Atlantic Open House
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic opened the Camblin Hills housing development site to the public on Sunday afternoon, drawing a large crowd. Streets throughout the area were filled with onlookers, and cars ...
Apr 15, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest
(Clive, Iowa) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. Nominations run from April 15 through June 1, giving both cust...
Apr 15, 2026
Urban Forestry 2026 awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
(Des Moines) The annual Urban Forestry Awards luncheon celebrates communities, campuses, and utilities that show a strong commitment to the value of trees. This year's awards were presented on April 8...
Apr 15, 2026
March Housing Market Shows Strong Growth in Listings & Sales Across Iowa
(West Des Moines, Iowa) Iowa's housing market showed clear signs of a spring surge in March, with notable increases in new listings, inventory, and sales activity signaling growing opportunities for b...
Apr 15, 2026
Pottawattamie Conservation Shares Update on Railroad Highway Trail, Welcomes New Board Leadership
(Council Bluffs) Residents of Pottawattamie County are moving closer to a long-term vision aimed at enhancing quality of life, attracting new families, and boosting local economies through expanded re...
Apr 15, 2026
