Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Creston Police Weekend Arrests: Burglary, Drug Charges and Driving Violations
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reported four arrests over the weekend. The arrests range from drug possession charges, burglary, and driving while revoked charges. On March 27. Police arreste...
Mar 30, 2026
Girls Gettin' Out Returns to Atlantic April 10-11
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the return of Girls Gettin' Out, happening Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, in Atlantic. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Kelsey Be...
Mar 30, 2026
Lila Wiederstein Awarded the KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Lila Wiederstein is this week's KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week following her performances at the Northwest Missouri High School Kick-off indoor meet, an...
Mar 30, 2026
Atlantic's New Park and Recreation Director Looking Forward to Her New Role
(Atlantic) On March 18, the Atlantic City Council approved the hiring of Maggie Robinson as the new Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director. Robinson holds a bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Ma...
Mar 30, 2026
State News "Iowa Faces Shifts: Small-Town Papers Close, Troops Return, Tech Booms, Protests Rise, and Flood Risks Loom"
Some Small-Town Iowa Newspapers in Limbo After Mid-America Publishing Stops Publication This Week (Iowa) -- Mid-America Publishing, based in Hampton, Iowa, will end publication this Wednesday, April 1...
Mar 30, 2026
Audubon County Road Construction, and Bridge Replacement Projects Start This Week
(Audubon) The Audubon County secondary roads department says motorists should expect some delays this morning on 30.7 miles of roads, according to the press release. Contractor shall begin operations ...
Mar 30, 2026
Reminder: Highway 148 Bridge Over I-80 North of Anita to Close Today
(Anita) The Iowa Department of Transportation's Creston construction office wants to let motorists know about the closure of the Iowa 148 bridge over Interstate 80 (Exit 70) that is three miles north ...
Mar 30, 2026
Atlantic High School Archers Finished 12th in 3D and 13th in Bullseye at State Archery Tournament
(Atlantic) The 2026 High School and Middle School State Archery Tournament wrapped up at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Sunday. DNR Tournament officials say 145 schools from across Iowa competed in the...
Mar 29, 2026
Fire Near Bronson Destroys Homes, Sheds, Vehicles, and Equipment
(Bronson, Iowa) Multiple fire departments responded to a wildfire raging across several miles in northwest Iowa on Saturday. According to the press release, at approximately 3:47 p.m. on March 28, 202...
Mar 29, 2026
Fraudulent Text Messages Target Recipients With False Claims of Unpaid Traffic Violations or Tolls
(Ames) The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning consumers of recent text scams that are occurring in Iowa and across the country. Fraudulent text messages appearing to come from the Iowa DOT o...
Mar 29, 2026
