Author Archives: Tom Robinson
DNR announces food storage capacity grant offering
(Des Moines) The DNR is offering a new grant opportunity to help address food waste, an issue that negatively impacts environmental, economic and social sustainability in Iowa and across the country. ...
Jun 15, 2020
Pottawattamie County Man cited following Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) A Council Bluffs man escaped injury in a single-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Sunday. Red oak Police say the accident happened at the intersection of North 4th and Joy Street at around 5:30...
Jun 15, 2020
Iowa reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
(Des Moines) Iowa health officials say the state has 80 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death linked to the coronavirus. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported this morning (Monday) a total o...
Jun 15, 2020
Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner hurt in jet ski accident
(Iowa City, AP) Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner sustained serious injuries when he and a passenger on a jet ski collided with a boat on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. According to a police repor...
Jun 14, 2020
Darrell Frederiksen Obituary
A Graveside Funeral for 90 Year old Darrell Frederiksen, of Elk Horn, will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at the Elk Horn Cemetery in Elk Horn. Darrell's family will receive friends at the Elk Horn Luth...
Jun 14, 2020
IDOT Area Road Construction Projects Continue and Several Planned for Later this Summer
(Atlantic) The Iowa Department of Transportation has several area road construction projects underway, and several more scheduled this summer. Scott Suhr, DOT District Planner for southwest Iowa says ...
Jun 14, 2020
Montgomery County Woman arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak Woman accused of stealing items from the Dollar General Store faces theft charges. Red Oak Police arrested 64-year old Sheryl Lynn Franzen for 5th Degree-Theft early Saturday after...
Jun 13, 2020
Cass County Signs on with Motorola to Connect with Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System
(Atlantic) Cass County recently signed a contract with Motorola to connect with the Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System. It provides public safety agencies, first responders around the ...
Jun 13, 2020
Montgomery County Man arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Other Charges in Adams County
(Nodaway) A Villisca man faces assault and numerous other charges in connection with an investigation in Nodaway. The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested 19-year old Tanner Eric Abraham of Villisca...
Jun 13, 2020
Atlantic School District Posting Survey to Parents/Guardians on Monday
(Atlantic) Atlantic Schools Superintendent Steve Barber says a short survey is going out to parents/guardians to help the school with their planning. Barber says the feedback from parents now and in t...
Jun 13, 2020
