Author Archives: Tom Robinson

'Super El Nino' Will Impact Agriculture Across the Country
(NAFB) Forecasters say conditions are pointing to a "Super El Nino" in North America this summer, but what is that and what implications does it hold for farmers? AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad...
Tom Robinson May 17, 2026

Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Welcome New Owners at Fireside Lounge
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Fireside Lounge on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, to welcome new owners Tim and Ruth Glines and learn about updates and new activities a...
Tom Robinson May 17, 2026

Severe Storms Sweep Southwest Iowa: Multiple Hail and Wind Reports
(Southwest Iowa) Southwest Iowa experienced a series of severe storms late Saturday afternoon and into the early evening, with reports of strong winds and large hail affecting Montgomery and Taylor co...
Tom Robinson May 16, 2026

Rain Totals
Anita-.20 Atlantic-.20 Corning-.76 Wiota-.27 Red Oak-.58
Tom Robinson May 16, 2026

Severe Storm Sparks 3 Structure Fires in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Severe weather moved through the City of Red Oak and portions of Montgomery County Friday evening, triggering multiple structure fires and a countywide emergency response beginning around 6:...
Tom Robinson May 16, 2026

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Southwest Iowa
(Red Oak) A line of storms swept through, leaving behind downed trees and power lines. A series of severe storms moved through parts of Mills, Fremont, and Montgomery counties in Iowa, causing signifi...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Recent Arrests
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office has made several arrests in the past few days. Below are the details. May 10, 2026: Arthur Matthew Davis Jr., 48, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI-2nd Offe...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

Manilla and Denison Fire Departments Respond to Water Tower Incident
(Manilla, Iowa) The Denison Volunteer Fire Department was called out on mutual aid by the Manilla Volunteer Fire Department at 3:13 p.m. to assist with an emergency at Manilla's 100-foot tower. Accord...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

State News: Iowa Governor Issues Fuel Transportation Proclamation, Honors Law Enforcement, and Rejects Proposed Shooting Range
Governor Reynolds Issues Proclamation to Ease Fuel Transportation (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's Governor has issued a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on fuel transportation. Governor Kim Reyno...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

Updated: ADM Wins Girl's and Boy's 3A State Qualifying Meet at Glenwood: Glenwood, and Atlantic Finish Second and Third in both Respectively
(Glenwood) ADM swept the eight-team girl's and boy's fields at Thursday's Class 3A State Qualifying Track and Field Meet in Glenwood, while Glenwood and Atlantic placed second and third, respectively,...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026








