Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Creston Police Arrest Man for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young, homeless, at 302 N. Pine Street for 3rd-degree attempted burglary. Authorities transported Young to the Union County ...
Feb 19, 2026
Winter Storm Warning Expanded Across Western and Central Iowa; Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include Cass, Audubon, Shelby, Guthrie, Crawford, and Carroll counties, with hazardous conditions expected from 3:00 p.m. today through 6:00 a....
Feb 19, 2026
Iowa Legislature Advances Budget, Trucking, and Raw Milk Bills; Former First Lady Remembered and Highway Honor Proposed
Bill To Maintain Budget Spending Levels Advances In Legislature (Des Moines, IA) -- A bill that would establish protocols if the legislature can't pass a budget is advancing. Iowa Republican lawmakers...
Feb 19, 2026
Atlantic City Administrator Says Property Tax Levy Expected to Decrease for FY27
(Atlantic) - Atlantic City Administrator John Lund told the City Council on Wednesday that the property tax levy is expected to decrease as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Lund said sched...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Hiring of Parks and Recreation Director
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund stated the Mayor, Council, and public have made it clear...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Sunnyside Pool Fee Increases
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council approved changes to the Sunnyside Swimming Pool Fees and Applicability Provisions at Wednesday's meeting. At its February 3, 2026, meeting, the Personnel & Fin...
Feb 18, 2026
Atlantic Head Wrestling Coach Tim Duff Breaks Down his Eight qualifiers First Round Matches
(Atlantic) Eight Atlantic wrestlers will take the mat Thursday afternoon. Atlantic Head Coach Tim Duff says they do not want to be just part of the tournament; they want to compete. The Class 2A wrest...
Feb 18, 2026
Three Candidates Announce Intentions to Run for Vacant Seat on Atlantic School Board
(Atlantic) Three candidates have officially declared their intention to run for the open seat on the Atlantic School Board. The vacancy arose after Laura McLean announced last month that she would be ...
Feb 18, 2026
Union County Man Arrested on Drug and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested an Orient, Iowa, man on Tuesday for possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. Creston Police arrested 46-year-old Nicholas Arthur Hardisty at Division...
Feb 18, 2026
Citizenship Proof, Gun Rights, YouTube Bias, and Audit Disputes Lead Busy Week at Iowa Capitol
Committee Passes Bill To Require State Employees To Prove Citizenship (Des Moines, IA) -- The state House will hear a bill that requires state employees to prove their citizenship. A committee passed ...
Feb 18, 2026
