Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Cass County Fair Starts Today
(Atlantic) The 2022 Cass County Fair starts today. The 4-H and FFA Static Exhibits Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. The Bucket of Junk Judging is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Clover Kids Showcase...
Tom Robinson Jul 27, 2022

Mega Millions Jackpot Raised To 810 Million
(UNDATED) -- The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for tonight's (Tuesday) drawing has been boosted to 810 million dollars. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says increased sales prompted the ch...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022

Iowa Hawkeyes' Homecoming Sold Out, Nebraska Tickets Nearly Gone
(Iowa City, IA) -- If you're planning to attend the Iowa Hawkeye's homecoming football game, you're too late. The University of Iowa's Athletic Department announced Monday that the October 29th matchu...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022
Body Of Polk City Woman Found In Hamilton County
(Webster City, IA) -- The body of a Polk City woman who was reported missing late last week has been discovered in rural Hamilton County. Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Timmons reported that a parked ve...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022

Cass County Landfill Now a Transfer Station: Business as Usual
(Atlantic) Cass County Transfer Station Director Brandi Mericle says there appears to be a misconception the Landfill is closed. The answer is no. Mericle says as of July 1; the only change was the la...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022
2 Hurt in 2 Vehicle Crash in Creston
(Creston) Two people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Creston. The Creston Police Department says the accident happened at 11:48 p.m. on Sunday, at Highway 25 and 150th Street. Authoriti...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022

Former Atlantic Track Standout Competes on the National Stage
(Iowa City) Iowa Hawkeye All-American Hurdler Gratt Reed is heading into his junior year of eligibility with an outstanding resume.' The Former Atlantic Class 3A State High Hurdle Champion qualified f...
Tom Robinson Jul 26, 2022

Shelby County EMA asking Residents to Report Damage
(Harlan) Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Londo is asking Shelby County residents to report damage from Saturday evening's storm. Londo reported downed trees and powerlines in Harlan, Portsmouth,...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2022
Too Early to Tell If Change In Unemployment Pay Rules Has Impact
(Des Moines, IA) -- The rules for collecting unemployment in Iowa changed this month -- going from 26 weeks to 16 weeks before the unemployment benefits end. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth T...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2022

ISU Professor Digging into Letters To Casey Kassem On 'American Top 40'
(Ames, IA) -- An Iowa State University professor is creating a podcast that tracks the subjects of letters written to the host of the popular syndicated radio program "American Top 40." Emma Murray sa...
Tom Robinson Jul 25, 2022







