Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Iowa's Growing Job Market, Legislative Changes, and Child Health Rankings: A January Overview*
Iowa Job Market Expands in January With 6,400 New Positions (Undated) -- More Iowans are working, with the state adding 6,400 jobs in January. Beth Townsend, Director of Iowa Workforce Development say...
Apr 09, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Declines
(Des Moines) Drivers across Iowa are seeing a noticeable increase at the pump this week, even as global crude oil prices move in the opposite direction. According to AAA, the average price for regular...
Apr 09, 2026
City of Audubon Reminds Residents of the Following Lawn Mowing Requirements
(Audubon) Lawn mowing season is upon us, and on Wednesday, the City of Audubon posted a public service announcement on social media reminding residents of the mowing requirements. According to the Cit...
Apr 09, 2026
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
(Council Bluffs)The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of new board members, Dr. Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion, and Janet Whitson, to its 14-member board of ded...
Apr 08, 2026
Angie Turner, CMA Receives Cass Health's ROSE Award
(Atlantic, Iowa) Cass Health is pleased to announce that Angie Turner, CMA, has been named the latest recipient of the ROSE Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to service excellence and comp...
Apr 08, 2026
National Home Visiting Week Announced
(Area) Across Southwest Iowa, hundreds of families are stronger today thanks to the quiet, powerful work of family support home visitors. National Home Visiting Week takes place April 20-24, celebrati...
Apr 08, 2026
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has filed a lawsuit against Meta and several of its subsidiaries, including Instagram and Facebook, for breaking Iowa's consumer protection...
Apr 08, 2026
Cash Grain April 8
Landus Coop - Adair April Corn - 4.05 October Corn - 4.30 April Beans - 10.89 October Beans - 10.82 Landus Coop - Atlantic April Corn - 4.05 October Corn - 4.30 April Beans - 10.89 October Beans - 10....
Apr 08, 2026
First Whitney Bank Employees Rally to Support Coworkers with Cancer Fundraiser
(Atlantic) Employees of First Whitney Bank in Atlantic are coming together to support two coworkers undergoing cancer treatment. Bank employee April Hansen says a fundraiser in honor of Margie Young a...
Apr 08, 2026
Atlantic Boy's Tennis Team Prepares for Home Meet Against Creston
(Atlantic) The lineup is set for the Atlantic Tennis team's home meet of the season against Creston on Thursday. Despite the fickle weather conditions, Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott says they hav...
Apr 08, 2026
