Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Cemetery Association Updates City Council on Tree Removal, Finances, and Cell Tower Proposal
(Atlantic) Rod Deter of the Atlantic Cemetery Association gave an update to the Atlantic City Council on Wednesday evening. Deter reported that the association used $45,000 of perpetual funds to remov...
Jun 3, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Purchase and Demolition of Hazardous Hazel Street Property
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council has approved the purchase of a home at 910 Hazel Street, which was designated a dangerous building, during its regular meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Rob Clausen anno...
Jun 3, 2026
Dawson, McGowan to Face Off in Iowa 4th District Race
(Des Moines) The field is set for Iowa's Fourth District House Race, as Republican Chris McGowan will face Democrat David Dawson. Dawson advances after winning a close three-way Democratic Primary. Mc...
Jun 3, 2026
Iowa Rep Ashley Hinson Wins Republican Primary For The U.S. Senate Bid
(Des Moines) Ashley Hinson defeated Jim Carlin in the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate seat bid on Tuesday. Hinson made an official announcement last September after Senator Joni Ernst confirmed...
Jun 2, 2026
Page County Man Faces Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) An Essex, Iowa man faces drug possession charges in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Deputies arrested 51-year-old Arthur Lee Castle on Tuesday at 7:12 p.m. during a traffic stop for a t...
Jun 2, 2026
Five Arrested in Connection with Multiple Council Bluffs Robberies
(Council Bluffs) Five people face charges following multiple robberies in Council Bluffs. According to the police, on Monday at around 10:27 p.m., Council Bluffs Police Officers were dispatched to Fas...
Jun 2, 2026
Union County Man Arrested on Felony Warrant and Other Charges
(Creston) A Creston man wanted on a felony warrant is in custody following a foot pursuit on Monday. Creston Police say 34-year-old Anthony Cross was arrested on the outstanding felony warrant, and fa...
Jun 2, 2026
Atlantic Takes 2 From Harlan in a Softball Doubleheader
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team achieved a doubleheader sweep against Harlan on Monday, winning 8-0 and 3-1. In the first game, the Trojans struggled to find the big hit early on, despite gettin...
Jun 2, 2026
Produce in The Park Opens Season in Atlantic on Thursday, June 4
(Atlantic) Atlantic's first farmers market of the season is this Thursday, June 4, from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022), and vendors are ready for opening...
Jun 2, 2026
State News:Primary Election, Tragic Shootings, Officer-Involved Incident, and New Leads in Cold Case,
Iowa Voters Head To The Polls Today For The Primary Election (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowans head to the polls today for the primary election. Voters will cast ballots in key races to determine nominees fo...
Jun 2, 2026
