Author Archives: Tom Robinson
UPDATE: Sunnyside Pool closing early on Friday, reducing hours for rest of season
(Atlantic) Due to chemical issues, the Sunnyside Pool in Atlantic is closed for the rest of the day on Friday. They plan to re-open for Saturday, but Park and Rec staff suggests you check with the poo...
Aug 12, 2022
Drought Degradation Continues in Southern Iowa
(Des Moines) The latest U.S. drought monitor released on Thursday shows the drought deepening border to border across southern Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says below-normal rainfall across...
Aug 12, 2022
Pat Shipley announces Run for District #17 Iowa House Seat
(Nodaway) An Adams County resident nominated by convention is running on the Democratic ticket for Iowa House District #17. Pat Shipley, the Mayor of Nodaway, grew up in Villisca, and has devoted her ...
Aug 11, 2022
Atlantic Firefighters fundraising for Fill the Boot Campaign
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department is continuing its partnership with @MDAorg for this year's Fill the Boot fundraiser. Atlantic Firefighters will be at the intersection of 7th and Poplar on Satu...
Aug 11, 2022
Atlantic School Board approves Disposal of School Property
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's Atlantic School Board meeting, the Board approved the disposal of School property, such as desks and furniture. Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber proposes selling ...
Aug 11, 2022
Woodbury County Wind Power Ordinance Likely To Change, MidAmerican Says It'll Scuttle Wind Farm Plan.
(Sioux City, IA) -- The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with an updated ordinance requiring far more distance between wind turbines and residences. It's a move that MidAmerican ...
Aug 11, 2022
Atlantic School Board Recap
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, one of the many items on the agenda was the MOUs for the statewide teacher/paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program. Atlantic is part of the consortium receiving the sta...
Aug 10, 2022
2 Hurt in ATV/Motorcycle Collision
(Coon Rapids) Two people suffered injuries when a dirt bike collided with an ATV in Guthrie County. The Guthrie County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at about 8:20 p.m. on Monday at 1104 ...
Aug 10, 2022
Updated: Two-Vehicle Accident in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic Police Officers, Cass County Sheriff's Deputies, and Cass EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident at 3rd and Linn Streets. Tim Olsen with the Cass County Sheriff's Office says the ...
Aug 10, 2022
CAM School Board accepts Bid for School Owned Property
(Anita) CAM Schools Superintendent Paul Croghan says the school board accepted Wahlert Construction's bid to sell a school-owned property near the Anita Campus. Croghan says four separate entities sub...
Aug 10, 2022
