Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic School Board discusses Strategic Plan
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board on Wednesday discussed the strategic plan they've been working on over the past several years. The board listed goals of academic excellence, team culture in distr...
Sep 26, 2021
Atlantic Class of 1970 Tree Planting
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School, graduating class of 1970, planted a tree on Saturday afternoon by the east drive at the Atlantic High School. The class planted the same type of tree 51-years ago ...
Sep 26, 2021
At least 16 indicted after federal firearms sweep in Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - At least 16 people in eastern Iowa have been charged with gun crimes after a two-day sweep by federal authorities. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports grand juries met Wedne...
Sep 25, 2021
Iowa boy dies after being run over in homecoming accident
(Sloan, AP) A 12-year-old Iowa boy has died after being run over during a homecoming parade accident. Woodbury County Deputy William Brooks says the boy fell off a float Friday in Sloan, Iowa, and was...
Sep 25, 2021
Harlan Girl's win Team Title at Home Cross Country Meet
(Harlan) The Harlan girl's cross country team on Saturday defended their home course with the team title. The Cyclones scored 51-points, Glenwood finished second with 62, Clarinda was 3rd, 72, and Atl...
Sep 25, 2021
Funeral Today For Western Iowa Sailor Killed in Pearl Harbor Attack
(Exira, IA) -- The funeral for a Navy sailor from western Iowa man killed in the Pearl Harbor attack is today in Audubon County. Eli Olsen of Exira was a 23-year-old Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class and a...
Sep 25, 2021
ADM downs Atlantic in Class 3A District 6 Opener
(Adel) ADM defeated Atlantic 40-16 in a game shortened by an injury with 3:16 left to play in the third quarter when Atlantic receiver Garrett McLaren was taken off the field in the ambulance. The exc...
Sep 25, 2021
Semi Driver suffers Minor Injuries in I-80 Crash in Cass County
(Cass County) An eastern Iowa man suffered minor injuries when his car struck the back of a semi-trailer on Interstate 80 in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on...
Sep 24, 2021
Congresswoman Axne Among Lawmakers Challenged Over Financial Transactions
(Washington, DC) -- Congresswoman Cindy Axne is among seven federal lawmakers being challenged over their financial transactions. An investigation is being requested. It is alleged by Republicans that...
Sep 24, 2021
Iowa Doctor Puts Focus On Different Vaccine
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans are hearing plenty about flu shots and COVID-19 boosters, but a lung doctor says another vaccine needs to share the spotlight. It's called T-Dap, for tetanus, diphtheria and...
Sep 24, 2021
