Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic School Board approves Pay Requests; sets Public Hearing for School Calendar
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's special meeting, the Atlantic School Board approved a pay request, a pay application, extra options on the new bus, and approved the final seven units of the HVAC project at ...
Feb 24, 2022
Harlan Municipal Utilities issuing Water Conservation Policy
(Harlan) Harlan Municipal Utilities is implementing its' Water Conservation Policy and Water Watch effective April 1. HMU Executive Director Ken Weber says the conservation Policy will be through Sept...
Feb 24, 2022
Griswold School Board approves Middle School Gym Project
(Griswold) On Monday, the Griswold School Board approved bids for a new gym floor and bleachers at the Middle School. The rubberized floor needs maintenance work done to it. Schools Superintendent Dav...
Feb 24, 2022
How Does Wildlife Survive the Frigid Temperatures
(Harlan) The frigid cold temperature keeps everyone inside these days. Pets can be dressed in special garments to keep them warm during a walk, and a brief let out. However, wildlife such as birds and...
Feb 24, 2022
Senator Grassley appears at Town Hall Meeting in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Senator Chuck Grassley appearing at a town hall meeting at Henningsen Construction in Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon, fielded questions from company employees and the public on various top...
Feb 23, 2022
Atlantic Police Report
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police report ten arrests from February 6 through February 22. On February 6, Police arrested 19-year old Michael Gehling of Atlantic and 26-year old River Pecha-Nichols on 3rd...
Feb 23, 2022
Cardinal Community Schools Going to Four Day Week
(Eldon, IA) -- A southeast Iowa school board has approved a shift to a four-day school week, starting in August. The superintendent of the Cardinal Community School District in Eldon, Joel Pedersen sa...
Feb 23, 2022
Senate Bill Deregulates Threading
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Senate has unanimously voted to deregulate businesses that offer what's called "threading." A piece of cotton thread is wound through the eyebrow and then pulled to remove...
Feb 23, 2022
Griswold School Board approves Substitute Raises: Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with Certified Staff
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board approved pay increases for sub-para-educators and substitute teachers effective immediately on Monday. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says the increase is due to the...
Feb 22, 2022
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests in separate incidents. Police arrested 41-year old Justin Alan Robertson of Greenfield on Friday at 211 n. Birch Street for violation of a no-contact order....
Feb 22, 2022
