Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Softball Star Ally Anderson to be Inducted into The Trojan Softball Hall of Fame
(Atlantic) Atlantic softball standout Ally Anderson will be inducted into the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame during a ceremony held before the Atlantic vs. Carlisle varsity game on Friday, June 5. Ander...
Jun 04, 2026
Iowa Increases Speed Limits to 60 MPH on Rural Roads Amid Safety Concerns
(Des Moines) Beginning next month, drivers will see higher speed limits on two-lane state highways and rural roads. Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed a law raising the limit from 55 to 60 miles pe...
Jun 04, 2026
State News: Dropping Gas Prices, Critically Low Blood Donations, Economic Insights, and the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
AAA: Gas Prices Down Across Iowa (Des Moines, IA) -- There's less pain at the gas pumps in Iowa. Gas prices have dropped 21 cents a gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa compared to last week. Triple-A ...
Jun 04, 2026
Atlantic Cemetery Association Updates City Council on Tree Removal, Finances, and Cell Tower Proposal
(Atlantic) Rod Deter of the Atlantic Cemetery Association gave an update to the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday evening. Deter reported that the association used $45,000 of perpetual funds to remov...
Jun 03, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Purchase and Demolition of Hazardous Hazel Street Property
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council has approved the purchase of a home at 910 Hazel Street, which was designated a dangerous building, during its regular meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Rob Clausen anno...
Jun 03, 2026
Storm Chances Return to Iowa late this Week
(Des Moines) An active weather pattern is expected to return to the state again late this week. Ashley Bury, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, says showers and thunderstor...
Jun 03, 2026
Dawson, McGowan to Face Off in Iowa 4th District Race
(Des Moines) The field is set for Iowa's Fourth District House Race, as Republican Chris McGowan will face Democrat David Dawson. Dawson advances after winning a close three-way Democratic Primary. Mc...
Jun 03, 2026
Iowa State House Representative Results
Contested State Legislative Race Results: State House-District #12-Shelby, and Crawford, Ida Republican: Steven Holt - 2,440 Democrat: Dustin Durbin-534 Brady Meyer-237 ############################## ...
Jun 03, 2026
Iowa Rep Ashley Hinson Wins Republican Primary For The U.S. Senate Bid
(Des Moines) Ashley Hinson defeated Jim Carlin in the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate seat bid on Tuesday. Hinson made an official announcement last September after Senator Joni Ernst confirmed...
Jun 02, 2026
Page County Man Faces Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) An Essex, Iowa man faces drug possession charges in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Deputies arrested 51-year-old Arthur Lee Castle on Tuesday at 7:12 p.m. during a traffic stop for a t...
Jun 02, 2026
