Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Community Schools Athletic Renovation Project Complete
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Athletic facilities renovation project is down to the punch list items. On Wednesday night, Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says the school board accepted the substantial c...
Dec 11, 2021
Eight Atlantic/CAM Wrestlers competing in the Gold Bracket at Council Bluffs Classic
(Council Bluffs) Day one of the Council Bluffs Classic is in the books, and eight Atlantic/CAM wrestlers qualified for the Gold bracket. The Trojans are currently in 16th place out of 41-teams. Atlant...
Dec 10, 2021
Recount Official: Grace Garrett wins Atlantic Mayoral Seat
(Atlantic) The recount of the November 30th Mayoral Runoff Election confirmed Grace Garrett won with 588 votes over Tim Teig with 584 votes. The recount team included Bert Hoeck picked by Tim Teig, Le...
Dec 10, 2021
Cass County Sheriff's Report
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests and one accident in Griswold. Cass County Deputies arrested 43-year old Anthony Karns of Wiota on Friday on a warrant for violation of...
Dec 10, 2021
Inmate Who Killed Police Officer 66 Years Ago Dies In Prison
(Des Moines) An Iowa inmate whose conviction for killing an Independence police officer sparked a call for an end to the death penalty has died. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 84-year-old War...
Dec 10, 2021
Winter Weather Forecast for parts of Iowa
(Des Moines) A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until midnight for parts of southwest and west-central Iowa. Shelby, Carroll, Harrison, and Monona are in a Winter Weather Advisory. Snow accumulati...
Dec 10, 2021
Atlantic School Administration Researching ESSER III Incentives
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber is looking into the possibility of providing staff with a retention incentive using Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Funds. Barber says...
Dec 10, 2021
Atlantic earns Road Win over Clarinda in Girls Hoops
(Clarinda) Three players scored in double figures for Atlantic in a 54-46 win over Clarinda Thursday night at Clarinda. Jada Jensen and Paytn Harter Paced the Trojans with 16-points each, and Aubry Gu...
Dec 09, 2021
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police report one arrest and one theft in the department's latest activity. Police arrested 26-year old Michael Skyler Ross, of Creston at 302 N. Pine Street, for violating a no-cont...
Dec 09, 2021
Des Moines Public Schools: More Fights Not Due to Removal Of SROs
(Des Moines, IA) Officials with the Des Moines Public School District say the increase in the number of fights at schools this fall isn't due to the removal of school resource officers. Police have be...
Dec 09, 2021
