Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Cass Health Prepared for Measles & Encourages Vaccination
(Atlantic) Cass Health is actively monitoring information from the state about measles in southern Iowa, and while there are no cases in Cass County, officials are asking the community to be prepared ...
Aug 28, 2026
Rescue Crews Respond to Single-Vehicle Accident in Southern Cass County
(Griswold) Rescue crews responded to a single-vehicle accident at 540th and Osage in Cass County. The call went out around 12:55 p.m. for a FedEx van on its side. The occupant is seat-belted inside th...
Aug 28, 2026
President's Proposed New Biofuel Blending Requirements Bring Protests From Soybean Farmers
(Des Moines) President Trump is considering changing US biofuel blending requirements, expanding waivers. But some U.S. farm and biofuel groups say the move would hurt rural economies in the biggest s...
Aug 28, 2026
School Bus Inspections and Driver Training Prioritize Student Safety
(Area) As schools wrap up the first week of classes, school safety is always at the forefront, and school bus safety is always a priority. In Iowa, school buses must be inspected twice each school yea...
Aug 28, 2026
Analyst: Corn Fundamentals Strongest Since 2012 Drought
(NAFB) Corn is drawing the most attention from grain market watchers as global supplies tighten and demand remains strong. Mike Zuzolo, founder of Global Commodity Analytics, says the fundamentals beh...
Aug 28, 2026
Harvest Underway at Milk Unlimited
(Atlantic) Harvest operations got underway this week at Milk Unlimited, located south of Atlantic. Managing Partner Kelly Cunningham says corn silage yields are not quite as good as last year, but it ...
Aug 28, 2026
Stuart Man Accused Of Murdering Woman, Shooting And Injuring Trooper Waives Preliminary Hearing
(Stuart, Iowa) The Stuart man accused of shooting and killing a woman and injuring an Iowa State Patrol trooper is waiving his right to a preliminary hearing. The suspect, Austin Reed, is facing charg...
Aug 28, 2026
Meta Settlement, Des Moines Budget Cuts, Skydiver Recovery and Waukee Coach Suspension
Iowa Attorney General Explains Next Steps After Meta Settlement (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's Attorney General is explaining next steps after a multi-state settlement with Meta. Iowa was awarded 126-mill...
Aug 28, 2026
Atlantic Tops Glenwood 8-1 in Girls Tennis
(Atlantic) Atlantic's girls tennis team turned in a dominant performance Thursday, defeating Glenwood 8-1 in team competition. The Trojans won their fifth straight match, extending their record to 6-1...
Aug 27, 2026
Trojans Open 2026 Football Season Friday at Glenwood
(Atlantic) Atlantic has wrapped up preseason practice, and now it's time to play football. The Trojans travel to Glenwood Friday night for their first of four non-district games. Atlantic Head Coach J...
Aug 27, 2026
