Author Archives: Tom Robinson

CAM and Baxter Square Off in 8-Player First-Round Playoff Game
(Anita) CAM hosts Baxter in a first-round playoff game on Friday night. Both teams finished second place in their respective districts with 5-1 records. Baxter is 7-1 overall, and the Cougars are 6-2....
Tom Robinson Oct 21, 2022

Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Central Iowa
(Dallas County, IA) A case of bird flu is confirmed in central Iowa. State and federal agencies have confirmed the positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dallas County. The case was fou...
Tom Robinson Oct 21, 2022

Des Moines Police warn of a mountain lion that turns out to be a house cat
(Des Moines, IA) The Des Moines Police Department warned locals about a mountain lion Thursday, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say it's just a house cat. Around noon yesterday, a Des Moi...
Tom Robinson Oct 21, 2022

Atlantic and Creston Matchup in final Regular Season Football Game
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Creston square off in a regular-season finale at Creston on Friday night. The Trojans remain in the conversation for a playoff spot in the top sixteen but must win and get some...
Tom Robinson Oct 20, 2022
Council Bluffs 2-year-old given $10,000 by Iowa State Treasurer Fitzgerald to save for college
(Council Bluffs, IA) -- A two-year-old in western Iowa is getting 10-thousand dollars to save for college. two-year-old Oliver Smith of Council Bluffs is getting set up for his future after getting th...
Tom Robinson Oct 20, 2022

Atlantic Falls to Des Moines Christian in Regional Semifinal
(Urbandale) Atlantic's volleyball season ended Wednesday night at the hands of top-rated Des Moines Christian in three sets. The Lions downed the Trojans (25-18, 25-16,25-14). Atlantic Head Coach Mich...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2022

Cass County Public Notice for General Election
(Atlantic) Cass County Auditor Kathy Somers says polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the general election on November 8. The Cass County Polling places are listed below: Atlantic Ward 1...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2022
Iowa DNR Says Fish Are More Active, Hungry As Temperatures Drop
(Undated) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says fall is a great time for fishing. As water temperatures drop, fish become more active and hungry, which creates ideal conditions for fishers. Th...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2022
Iowa Department of Agriculture to Offer Marketing, Promotion Grants
(Nora Springs, IA) -- A grant program for Iowa farmers, businesses, and non-profits will match up to 25 thousand dollars per project. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Department o...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2022

Des Moines Man Accused Of Leaving Passenger In Burning Vehicle During Police Chase
(Des Moines, IA) A Des Moines man is accused of leaving a passenger in a burning vehicle after crashing during a police chase. Officers say Anthony John Formaro refused to stop for traffic violations ...
Tom Robinson Oct 19, 2022







