Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Atlantic Citizen Urges City Council to Hire Park Director
(Atlantic) Atlantic Citizen Frank Saddlemire appeared at the Atlantic City Council meeting on Wednesday night, urging the city's new leadership to revisit the position of a parks and recreation direct...
Tom Robinson Jan 08, 2026

2 Vehicle Crash in Red Oak Sends One Driver to the Hospital
(Red Oak) One person suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident happened on Wednesday at around 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and ...
Tom Robinson Jan 08, 2026

Atlantic Cemetery Board Updates City Council on Operations and Future Needs
(Atlantic) Rod Deter, representing the Atlantic Cemetery Board of Directors, appeared before the Atlantic City Council to provide an update on the cemetery's operations, finances, and future needs. Th...
Tom Robinson Jan 08, 2026

Thursday's State News
Iowa Becomes First State To Receive Federal Education Funding Waiver (Denison, IA) -- Iowa is the first state to receive a Returning Education to the States funding waiver. The announcement was made b...
Tom Robinson Jan 08, 2026

Atlantic Boy's Wrestling Team Carries Momentum into the Double-Dual at Denison
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans wrestling team is picking up where they left off before the break. The Trojans enter tonight's double-dual at Denison with an 11-1 record. Last weekend, the Trojans com...
Tom Robinson Jan 08, 2026

Mayor Rob Clausen Leads First Meeting of Atlantic City Council
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Rob Clausen gaveled in his inaugural meeting of the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday. Former Mayor Grace Garrett chose not to seek re-election, and Clausen threw his hat in...
Tom Robinson Jan 07, 2026

Harlan City Council Approves In-Kind Contribution to Shelby County Fair Board
(Harlan) During Tuesday's regular session, the Harlan City Council approved the sale of the City's interest in real estate. The Council also expanded the current eligibility map and authorized an in-k...
Tom Robinson Jan 07, 2026

Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 32-year-old Hayley Joan Vandel of Thayer on Tuesday at 306 N. Elm Street for driving while barred. Officers transported Vandel to the Union County Jail, where she pos...
Tom Robinson Jan 07, 2026

DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dubuque
(Dubuque) On January 4, 2026, the Dubuque Police Department (DPD) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) with an officer-involved shooting. On January 4th, 2026, a...
Tom Robinson Jan 07, 2026

Wednesday's Iowa State Headlines: Dairy Farm Explosion: Tama County Man Found Dead: Fort Dodge Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
No Injuries Reported In Rock Valley Dairy Farm Explosion (Rock Valley, IA) -- The Sioux County Sheriff's Office says no one is injured after a dairy farm explosion. The blast happened at Meadowvale Da...
Tom Robinson Jan 07, 2026







