Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic School Superintendent Steve Barber on Governor Reynolds Education Priorities
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's School Board Meeting, Atlantic School's Superintendent Steve Barber outlined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' legislative priorities for this session. Barber says, as expected, th...
Jan 15, 2023
Iowa House District #18 Rep. Tom Moore Explains "MOMS" Program
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds outlined numerous priorities for this legislative session this past week. Iowa District #18 Republican Representative Tom Moore said last year; the MOMS program...
Jan 15, 2023
Aiden Smith Wins 113 Pound Title: Atlantic Third at Lloyd Shaffer Wrestling Tournament
(Marion) Aiden Smith captured the individual title at 113, and Atlantic finished third at the 15-team Lloyd Shafter Wrestling Invite at Marion on Saturday. In the title match, Aiden Smith won by an 18...
Jan 14, 2023
Atlantic Park and Recreation Board Meets Tuesday to Recommend Desired Candidate for Park and Rec Director
(Atlantic) The second candidate for the Atlantic and Rec. Director Position is scheduled for an interview next week. Earlier this month, Atlantic City Administrator John Lund announced the candidate p...
Jan 14, 2023
Two People were arrested in Montgomery County on Warrants
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested Summer Brooke French and Jessie Bruce Fitzwater on Mills County Warrants. French is charged with Failure to Appear on an Original Charge of Po...
Jan 14, 2023
Harlan Holds off Atlantic's Late Game Rally
(Harlan) Harlan held off Atlantic's second-half run and posted a 71-64 home win on Friday night. The Cyclones raced out to an 18-3 first-quarter lead. Teagon Kasperbauer knocked down two three-point s...
Jan 14, 2023
Big Third Quarter Lifts Harlan Over Atlantic in Girl's Hoops
(Harlan) Harlan rallied in the second half to defeat #14 Atlantic 57-46 in a girls' basketball game at Harlan on Friday night. The Trojans opened up a 26-16 lead in the first half. Sophomore forward P...
Jan 13, 2023
Atlantic Community School District Non-Certified Staff Collective Presents Initial Contract Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District Non-Certified Staff Collective Bargaining Unit proposed a four-percent raise for all individual non-certified staff at the opening round of negotiatio...
Jan 13, 2023
Creston Police arrest Two Women for Assault
(Creston) Creston Police arrest two women on assault charges. According to the report, 24-year-old Kimberlyn Calie Bakerink of Bridgewater, and Georjia Rain Alizabeth McKown, of Creston faces charges ...
Jan 13, 2023
Representative Tom Moore: Iowa Chief Justice Christensen Mentions Court Reporter Shortage in Condition of the Judiciary Speech
(Des Moines) Iowa House District #18 Republican Representative Tom Moore of Griswold says Chief Justice Susan Christensen told Iowa Lawmakers on Wednesday of the shortage of court reporters. Districts...
Jan 13, 2023
