Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Powerball jackpot grows to $730M; Mega Millions to be $850M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $730 million after there were no winners Saturday for the lottery's top prize. The results come as there was also no winner of t...
Jan 17, 2021
Pottawattamie County Man arrested following Pursuit in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) An Oakland, Iowa man faces numerous charges following a pursuit in Red Oak. Red Oak Police Officers tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense at around 12:21 a.m. today. The vehicle, dri...
Jan 17, 2021
Harlan Community School Board Whittles list of Superintendent Applicants to 8
(Harlan) Earlier this week, the Harlan School Board cut the list of School Superintendent Candidates from 24 down to eight. Harlan Schools Superintendent Lynn Johnson says the board will screen the ei...
Jan 17, 2021
Atlantic/CAM Fifth at Marion Invitational
(Marion) Atlantic/CAM crowned one champion, and brought home two second-place finishes at the Marion Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Ethan Follman, (120), won an individual title, and J...
Jan 16, 2021
No winner of Mega Millions $750M; Powerball drawing Saturday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - One of the largest jackpots in U.S. history is growing larger. There was no winner of Friday's drawing for the Mega Millions $750 million jackpot. It would have been the fifth-...
Jan 16, 2021
Police Detain Council Bluffs Robbery Suspect
(Council Bluffs) One person is in custody following a robbery at the Subway restaurant in Council Bluffs. Police arrested the suspect identified as 30-year old Tyrees Abdalla Brown, a transient on the...
Jan 16, 2021
Montgomery County Man arrested for failing to appear for Animal Neglect
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 39-year old Jared Michael Nyquist of Red Oak in the 700 block of East Oak Street on Thursday to appear for animal neglect. Police transported Nyquist to the Montgomer...
Jan 16, 2021
Cass County Engineer: Plan is to work on Gravel Roads on Saturday
(Atlantic) Gravel roads are drifted shut in many areas of Cass County following a blizzard that packed high winds and heavy snow at times. Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken says the County Road Crews ...
Jan 15, 2021
Harlan Police advise NO TRAVEL
(Harlan) The Harlan Police Department urges citizens not to travel, even in town, unless necessary. Snow and wind conditions are such that visibility is near zero in most areas. Authorities say street...
Jan 15, 2021
Exira Snow Emergency
(Exira) The City of Exira has issued a snow emergency. No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area during any snow...
Jan 15, 2021
