Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Schedule Change: Atlantic Hosts Carlisle in a J.V.- Varsity Softball This Evening
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball schedule has changed due to weather conditions. Initially, Atlantic was set to host Estherville-Lincoln Central at 3:30 p.m., but the Midgets will not be traveling fro...
Jun 5, 2026
Union County Crash Claims the Life of a Ringgold County Man
(Union County) One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Union County. The Union County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened at 2:44 p.m. on Thursday at 265th Street and Warble Avenue. Accordin...
Jun 5, 2026
Rain Totals
Adair-.61 Anita-.90 Atlantic-1.49 Audubon-.40 Alan Zellmer west of Atlantic-.50 Lee Saathoff - South Edge of Atlantic-1.81 Darrin Petty Southwest of Atlantic-1.45 Corning-2.97 Creston-2.6 Exira-.40 Le...
Jun 5, 2026
Atlantic Mayor Comments on Cleanup Property Incentive, and Keep Atlantic Beautiful Project
(Atlantic) At Wednesday's Atlantic City Council meeting, and during his report, Mayor Rob Clausen said the city cleanup challenge is underway. At the May 6 City Council meeting, Clausen announced an i...
Jun 4, 2026
Rollins: First Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas Calf
(NAFB) Wednesday night, the USDA received official confirmation of the first case of New World Screwworm in Texas. It's been confirmed in the umbilical cord of an eight-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texa...
Jun 4, 2026
Atlantic Tops AHSTW in a Non-Conference Baseball Game on Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Atlantic baseball team topped AHSTW 15-1 on Wednesday night at Atlantic. Zander Killion and Paxton Pross combined for a five-inning no-hitter. Killion allowed one unearned run, struck o...
Jun 4, 2026
Flood Watch for Southwest Iowa This Afternoon Through Friday Morning
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for all of southwest Iowa and the listening-area counties of Audubon and Guthrie from this afternoon through Friday morning. Forecasters ...
Jun 4, 2026
Atlantic Softball Star Ally Anderson to be Inducted into The Trojan Softball Hall of Fame
(Atlantic) Atlantic softball standout Ally Anderson will be inducted into the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame during a ceremony held before the Atlantic vs. Carlisle varsity game on Friday, June 5. Ander...
Jun 4, 2026
Iowa Increases Speed Limits to 60 MPH on Rural Roads Amid Safety Concerns
(Des Moines) Beginning next month, drivers will see higher speed limits on two-lane state highways and rural roads. Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed a law raising the limit from 55 to 60 miles pe...
Jun 4, 2026
State News: Dropping Gas Prices, Critically Low Blood Donations, Economic Insights, and the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
AAA: Gas Prices Down Across Iowa (Des Moines, IA) -- There's less pain at the gas pumps in Iowa. Gas prices have dropped 21 cents a gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa compared to last week. Triple-A ...
Jun 4, 2026
