Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Assault and Other Charges
(Red Oak) A Villisca man faces assault charges. Montgomery County Deputies on Thursday night arrested 43-year-old Jan Charles Posten of Villisca for domestic Assault Impeding Blood Flow, Obstruction o...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2026

Rain Totals
Adair-1.01 Tori Newell reports 1.3 inches in Anita Atlantic-1.85 (KSOM-KS95 Studios) Chris Speaker reports 2 inches of rain in Bridgewater. Alan Zellmer, 5 miles west of Atlantic-1.5 Darrin Petty repo...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2026

Iowa News: Child Care Assistance, Drought Improvements, Casey's Joins S&P 500, Hospital Controversy, and Low Carpooling Interest"
Governor Reynolds Signs Child Care Assistance Bill Into Law (Undated) -- Child care workers in Iowa can now get help paying for child care for their own children. Governor Kim Reynolds signed House Fi...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2026

Atlantic Head Archery Coach Clint Roland Stepping Down
(Atlantic) After 13 years at the helm, Atlantic Head Archery Coach Clint Roland has decided to step down, citing a recent career change that demands more of his time. With that, Roland will be handing...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2026

Vision Atlantic Leaders Highlight Community Growth, Housing, and YMCA Programs
(Atlantic) Vision Atlantic fundraising co-chairs Deb Schuler and Dr. Bob Sharp appear in this week's segment to discuss the region's economic prospects. He notes that while many people focus on the ne...
Tom Robinson Apr 10, 2026

Cardinal COED Relays Cut Short Due to Inclement Weather-Results Completed are Posted Below
(Clarinda) The Cardinals COED Relays in Clarinda were shortened Thursday evening due to adverse weather conditions, with officials canceling the remainder of the meet while seven boys' events and six ...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2026

Atlantic Boys' Golf Team Wins Opener at Jester Park
(Des Moines) The Atlantic Boys' Golf Team is off to a good start. The Trojans captured the team title at the Des Moines Christian Invitational at Jester Park. The Trojans shot an impressive season-ope...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2026

A "Godzilla" El Niño in the 2026 Forecast?
(NAFB) Many parts of rural America have seen some wild back-and-forth temperature swings combined with on-again, off-again winter weather. John Baranick an agricultural meteorologist from DTN, said te...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2026

Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund Supports Kiwanis Bike Helmet Project with Annual Donation
(Atlantic) The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund recently made their annual donation to the Kiwanis Club for their bike helmet project. We are thankful we can continue to help the Kiwanis group with t...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2026

Polk County Fatality Accident
(Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatality accident this morning. Authorities say the crash happened near 100th Street and Northeast University Avenue in ...
Tom Robinson Apr 09, 2026







