Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Resilient Recovery Program Shows Growth in Montgomery County, according to Six-Month Report
(Red Oak) In May 2025, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved up to $3,000 per month for Resilient Recovery Counseling using opioid settlement funds. The Villisca-based program, led by ad...
Apr 08, 2026
Updated: Southwest Iowa Highways Now Clear
(Council Bluffs) According to the latest 511ia.org road conditions report, all roadways in southwest Iowa are now clear of snow and ice. The accident on Highway 6 eight miles east of Council Bluffs is...
Apr 07, 2026
Montgomery County Board April 14th Meeting Canceled Due to Office Closures for Training
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Supervisor Chairperson Charla Schmid approved canceling the April 14th regular Board meeting, due to the closing of the Treasurer's and Auditor's Office for training. Montg...
Apr 07, 2026
Atlantic Girls' Golf Team Set for Competitive Season, Awaiting Weather Approval
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls' golf lineup is in place; now they are waiting for the weather to straighten out. Atlantic Head Girl's Golf Coach Brooke Newell announced the starters over the weekend. N...
Apr 07, 2026
Iowa News Highlights: Crackdown on Distracted Driving, and Mobile Alcohol Testing
Iowa State Patrol Deploys Mobile Alcohol Testing Truck (Iowa) -- Iowa State Patrol Troopers will deploy their Mobile Breath Alcohol Testing truck over the next few months. After full training sessions...
Apr 07, 2026
Southwest Iowa Road Conditions Partially, to Mostly Covered with Snow and Ice
(Area) Drivers commuting to work in southwest Iowa this morning may want to leave a little earlier than usual. A fresh blanket of snow is occurring in many areas of the region, causing tough travel co...
Apr 07, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested for Violating No-contact Order/Contempt
(Villisca) A Montgomery County woman is in custody on charges of violating a no-contact order and contempt. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Christine Whitney McGlade of Vil...
Apr 07, 2026
Panora Man Charged After Des Moines Garage Fire Causes Significant Damage
(Des Moines) A man from Panora is facing charges after a garage fire in the morning hours on March 31. Authorities say 22-year-old Preston Virden started a fire by igniting a box inside a garage at a ...
Apr 06, 2026
Charges Filed Following Amber Alert Activation
(Waterloo) On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Waterloo Police Department requested that the State of Iowa issue an Amber Alert for a missing 12-year-old child from Waterloo. Within approximately one hour, ...
Apr 06, 2026
Atlantic High School Archery Competitor Hank Roberts Awarded KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week.
(Atlantic) Hank Roberts wrapped up his archery career at the State Archery Tournament on March 29th. He was a major contributor to the Atlantic Archery Team and was one of two student-athletes at the ...
Apr 06, 2026
