Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Atlantic Football Rebuilding Offensive Line Ahead of 2026 Season
(Atlantic) The Atlantic football team is wrapping up its first week of official preseason practice, with rebuilding the offensive line among the priorities for Head Coach Joe Brummer and his staff. Th...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Atlantic Seniors Add Creativity to Parking Lot Tradition
(Atlantic) Some members of the Atlantic High School senior class are marking their parking spots this week ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year. This is the fourth year the seniors have pai...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Grain Bin Deaths Persist
(NAFB) Agriculture continues to rank among the nation's most dangerous industries. A new report from Purdue University shows at least 48 grain entrapment cases were reported last year, including 22 de...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Produce in the Park celebrates local food and astronomical events with MEATeor Shower Night August 13
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will celebrate MEATeor Shower Night on Thursday, August 13, inspired by the Perseid Meteor Shower. The event will feature local meat vendors, offering lamb, beef, pork, ...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Gov. Reynolds Proclaims Safe + Sound Week in Iowa
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed August 10-14, 2026, as Safe + Sound Week in Iowa. According to the press release, the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), a Divisi...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Glenwood Sweeps Southwest Vally in Girl's Tennis
(Glenwood) Glenwood Swept Southwest Vally in girl's Tennis on Tuesday. The singles winner for Glenwood; Adelynn Thiesen, Payton Stewart, Sophia Sinecio, Kendyl Pontefract, and Klaynn Stortenbecker, Th...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western Iowa until 10:00 a.m. today. There is a slight (Level 2 of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms this morning. The p...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charge
(Red Oak) A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Red Oak man on Tuesday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle driven by 67-year-old Edwin Bryant Vondielingen at around 10:30 p.m. at...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Iowa Headlines: Politics, State Fair, Missing Child Anniversary and Major Drug Seizure
Iowa Libertarian Party Meets Tonight To Choose New Lieutenant Governor Nominee (Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Libertarian Party will meet tonight to choose a new candidate for lieutenant governor. That ...
Tom Robinson Aug 12, 2026

Atlantic Football: Trojans Reload Backfield Around McNeal
(Atlantic) The 2026 Atlantic football team has a mixture of both new and experienced players, and the offensive backfield is no exception. The Trojans have established themselves as a good running tea...
Tom Robinson Aug 11, 2026








