Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Dale Retallic Obituary
Dale Retallic, 72, of Atlantic, Iowa, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Retallic; daughter, Whitney (Erica Labb) Retallic; son...
Feb 24, 2026
Updated: One Found Deceased in Early Morning House Fire Near Griswold
(Griswold) The Cass County Sheriff's Office stated in a press release on Tuesday afternoon that one person died in a house fire in Griswold early this morning. Fire crews from Griswold, Lewis, and Cum...
Feb 24, 2026
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Starts Strong and Top Atlantic in a Class 3A Substate Quarterfinal
(Sergeant Bluff) Sergeant Bluff-Luton Warriors surged out of the gate Monday night, rolling past Atlantic Trojans 91-42 in a Class 3A Substate quarterfinal at Sergeant Bluff. The Warriors stormed out ...
Feb 23, 2026
Moore Cites Per-Student Spending in School Funding Discussion
(Des Moines) Iowa House District #18 Representative Tom Moore from Griswold says the claim that Iowa is underfunding public schools deserves closer examination. "We often hear the complaint that we ar...
Feb 23, 2026
Union County Woman Arrested on Theft and Drug Possession Charges
(Creston) On Saturday, Creston Police arrested two people in separate incidents on theft and drug possession charges, and another for OWI. Police arrested 46-year-old Brenda Ellen Williams of Creston ...
Feb 23, 2026
Preparations for Historic O-M Campus Transition and Repurposing Underway
(Orient) Preparations for the transition and repurposing of the O-M campus are moving forward in Orient. A dedicated committee has been formed under the umbrella of the Orient Area Betterment and Impr...
Feb 23, 2026
Montgomery County Woman Arrested For Assault
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a physical altercation in Villisca late Saturday night. Following the investigation, deputies arrested 31-year-old Destiney Dawn McCuen of...
Feb 23, 2026
Atlantic Opens Postseason Play at No. 2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton: Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' basketball team begins postseason action tonight on the road at Sergeant Bluff-Luton. The Trojans enter as the No. 7 seed, while Sergeant Bluff-Luton is the No. 2 seed in...
Feb 23, 2026
ISP Snowstorm Incident, Ag Bill Progress, Democratic Primaries Under Scrutiny
Iowa State Patrol Vehicle Hit During Snowstorm (Altoona, IA) -- An Iowa State Patrol car is damaged after being hit by a vehicle during a snowstorm. A trooper had pulled over to the side of the road t...
Feb 23, 2026
Atlantic High School Seeks Volunteers for IHSSA District Individual Speech Contest Feb. 28
(Atlantic) Atlantic High School is hosting the IHSSA District Individual Speech contest on Saturday, February 28, and they need volunteers to help run the event. Atlantic High School Speech and Debate...
Feb 23, 2026
