Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Bill Requiring Asset Test For SNAP Benefits Moves To Governor Reynolds' Desk
(Des Moines) The proposal requiring Iowans to pass an asset test to qualify for SNAP benefits goes to the desk of Governor Kim Reynolds. Iowa households with more than 15-thousand dollars in liquid as...
Apr 14, 2023
Property Tax Reform Is Ready For Iowa House Debate
(Des Moines) Property tax reform is ready for debate in the Iowa House. The proposal would cap residential and agricultural annual property tax increases at three percent, reduce the school foundation...
Apr 14, 2023
Glenwood Girls Win Team Title at Glenwood Girls Ram Relays: Atlantic Second
(Glenwood) Glenwood won three events, finished second in four others, scored 136 points, and won the team title at their home meet on Thursday. Brooklyn Schultz won the 200 meters (28.20), Lauren Hugh...
Apr 13, 2023
Atlantic's Brenden Casey Signing on to Play Football at Morningside University
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Brenden Casey is signing to play football at Morningside University this fall. Casey, a first-team Class 3A All-District Offensive line selection, played a big part in Atlan...
Apr 13, 2023
Atlantic Senior Lexi Noelck Signs on to Play Volleyball at Wartburg
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Lexi Noelck signed on to play volleyball for Wartburg College this fall. Noelck, a three-year starter for the Trojans, earned first-team all-conference honors this past seas...
Apr 13, 2023
Atlantic School Board Schedules Meeting to Discuss Superintendent Search Process
(Atlantic) Atlantic School Board President Laura McLean says the board will discuss its plans for hiring a new superintendent during a special meeting on Friday morning. "I know a lot of people are ho...
Apr 13, 2023
I-680 Fire-Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) The Pottawattamie County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Office released a statement on Wednesday evening stating the fire along the Missouri River continued to burn into t...
Apr 13, 2023
ICCC Distance Runner Taylor McCreedy Talks About Decision to Run at NWMSTU
(Fort Dodge) Atlantic Alum and Iowa Central Community College track standout Taylor McCreedy recently announced her decision to run for Northwest Missouri State University after graduating from ICCC t...
Apr 13, 2023
Atlantic School Board Accepts Superintendents Resignation: Approves FY 2023-2024 Certified Budget
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's regular meeting, the Atlantic school board considered and approved the resignation of schools Superintendent Steve Barber. Barber accepted the position in March 2017. Before ...
Apr 12, 2023
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police reports three arrests on Tuesday. *Police arrested 40-year-old David Michael Brandt of Creston for two counts of Violation of a No Contact Protective Order. Officers transport...
Apr 12, 2023
