Author Archives: Tom Robinson
This Year's RAGBRAI Called the Steepest Ever
(Des Moines) This year's RAGBRAI will be the steepest ever, says organizers. Bikers will ride through the state's southern portion, starting in Glenwood and stopping in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, K...
Tom Robinson Jan 29, 2024

Jim and Pam Tibken Receive Cass County Cattleman's Hall of Fame Award
(Atlantic) Five area producers were recognized for contributing to the community and cattle industry at the 2024 Cass County Cattleman's Award Banquet on Saturday night at the Cass County Community Ce...
Tom Robinson Jan 29, 2024

Creston Woman arrested on Drug Possession Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 34-year-old Rachel Marie Colburn, of Creston, on Sunday afternoon at 417 Wyoming Street. Police charged Colburn with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methampheta...
Tom Robinson Jan 29, 2024

Four People Hurt in Motor Vehicle Crash East of Oakland
(Oakland) Rescue crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash east of Oakland late Sunday afternoon. Rescue crews were called out just after 5:00 p.m. to 490th Street and Highway 6. A child and two adults...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2024
Lloyd Joseph Drees Obituary
Lloyd Joseph Drees, age 86, of Urbandale, IA, formerly of Carroll, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Deerfield Retirement Community in Urbandale. Visitation will be held from 10:30-11:30 A.M...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2024

Atlantic Archery Teams Win Bullseye Tournament at Orient: Petty Ties School Record
(Orient) It was a busy weekend for the Atlantic Archery Teams. The High School team shot at two Tournaments. The first was in Orient, and the second was at Murray. The Trojans were up to the challenge...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2024
U.S. Drought Shows Improvement in Western and Southern Iowa
(Des Moines) According to the latest drought monitor released this week, western, and southern Iowa showed some improvement. Reports indicate insulation from the snow has kept soils thawed in some are...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2024

Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Audubon County
(Red Oak) On Saturday, Feb. 3, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Audubon County. Senator Ernst says she looks forward to hearing from constituents about the issues most...
Tom Robinson Jan 28, 2024

Hawkeye 10 Conference Wrestling 2024 Results
(Creston, IA)- Creston High School hosted the 2024 edition of the Hawkeye 10 Conference wrestling tournament on Saturday. Here are your full results for all area teams and wrestlers: 106 lbs 1st Place...
Tom Robinson Jan 27, 2024
Atlantic Edges Lewis Central in Hawkeye Ten Conference Meet
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Boy's Swim Team won five events and edged Lewis Central 84-76 in a Hawkeye Ten Conference meet on Saturday at Atlantic. The 200-yard medley relay team led the meet off with a f...
Tom Robinson Jan 27, 2024







