Author Archives: Tom Robinson
SHIFT ATL Issues Public Statement Following City Council's Splashpad Fundraising Decision
(Atlantic) SHIFT ATL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, issued a public statement for the community of Atlantic following the City Council's Discussion and Decision on the Fundraising Committee. We are very gratef...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic City Council Approves Engineering Agreement for Splashpad Project
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved the engineering agreement for $35,000 for the Splashpad project, endorsed by the Atlantic Park and Rec Board with the project's fundraising agreement with...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic City Council Sets Public Hearing for Proposed Dissolution of Community Promotion and Cable Television Commissions
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday set a public hearing for April 19 for the proposed dissolution of the Cable Television Commission and the Community Promotion Commission. The Personne...
Apr 05, 2023
Tuesday's Severe Storm Summary
(Des Moines) A severe storm system with large hail and damaging winds moved across most of Iowa yesterday, with damage reported in several counties. Trained spotters confirmed tornadoes in Poweshiek T...
Apr 05, 2023
Former Boone County Deputy Charged in Death of K-9
(Boone County) A Former Boone County Sheriff's Office deputy and K-9 handler, identified as 50-year-old Dallas Wingate, faces charges in connection with the death of K-9 deputy Bear. Wingate is charge...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic School Business Manager Sarah Sheeder Resigns to take similar Position with the ACGC School District
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Business Manager Sarah Sheeder submitted a resignation letter to the Atlantic School Board on Monday. Sheeder has accepted a position as the shared School Business Official...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic School's Superintendent Steve Barber Resigns
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber has made the decision to resign as superintendent from the Atlantic Community School District, effective June 30, 2023. The Board thanks Mr. Bar...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic Girl's Track Team Second at Denison
(Denison) Denison-Schleswig won four events and captured the team title on their home track on Tuesday. The Monarchs scored 145 points. Kyla Clark won the 100 meters (13.68), Lola Mendlik won the 3000...
Apr 05, 2023
Firefighters called to Red Oak House Fire
(Red Oak) Red Oak Firefighters responded to a house fire on Tuesday evening. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 6:49 p.m. at 1903 200th Street. Arriving firemen reported a heavy f...
Apr 05, 2023
Atlantic Edges Kuemper in Boy's Golf Opener
(Atlantic) Roth Den Beste opened the season with a 36 to lead Atlantic over Kuemper by one stroke, 160-161. Den Beste Medaled and Maverick Schwabe of Kuemper finished runner-up with a 37. "Roth had a ...
Apr 04, 2023
