Author Archives: Tom Robinson
AHSTW School District Names Next High School Principal
(Avoca) AHSTW Schools Superintendent Darin Jones released a Twitter post stating, "The AHSTW Community School District is excited to announce that Mr. Davis Pattee has been named our next High School ...
Mar 10, 2023
Bill Bjorn Obituary
Bill Bjorn, 95, formerly of Audubon County, Iowa, passed away on March 9, 2023 in Johnston, Iowa, surrounded by his family. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, west o...
Mar 10, 2023
Cass County Residential Property Values Showing Large Increases
(Atlantic) Cass County Assessor Mary Anstey says almost all residential properties showed significant value increases. Anstey says Iowa is a market value-based state, and the market is determined by t...
Mar 10, 2023
Red Oak Teen Arrested on Drug-Related Charge
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 18-year-old Hannah Marie Dahlberg of Red Oak this (Friday) this morning at the Red Oak High School for possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers transported Dahlberg...
Mar 10, 2023
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Addisyn Julie Vorm, of Nevada, early this morning at 304 N. Spruce Street for possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers cited and released her on a promi...
Mar 10, 2023
Lawmakers Send School Librarian, Virtual Instruction Changes to Governor Reynolds
(Des Moines) A bill loosening teaching regulations in Iowa's schools is on the desk of Governor Kim Reynolds. The proposal removes the school's need to report a comprehensive improvement plan to the s...
Mar 10, 2023
Auditor Rob Sand Calls Senate Bill "Pro-Corruption"
(Des Moines) Iowa Auditor Rob Sand calls a bill that passed the Senate this week "pro-corruption." He says it would give state agencies veto power to stop him from accessing information relevant to an...
Mar 10, 2023
Atlantic Middle School Principal Scot Aden Accepts Job at Carroll Middle School
(Atlantic) After a one-year stint as the Atlantic Middle School Principal, Scot Aden is leaving the district for the position of Carroll Middle School Principal. Mr. Aden says he accepted the position...
Mar 09, 2023
LGBTQ+ Education, Medical Treatment Restrictions Pass Iowa House
(Des Moines) Several bills restricting LGBTQ related education and medical treatment pass through the Iowa House. Proposals passed include bans on gender-transitioning medical treatment for Iowa's you...
Mar 09, 2023
Atlantic School Board Approves Bid for Washington Elementary Playground Equipment Project
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's meeting, the Atlantic School Board approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and the low bid for the Washington Elementary playground improvement project. Snyder ...
Mar 08, 2023
