Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Governor Reynolds Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, on Monday, announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economica...
Mar 23, 2020
Avoca Police Chief Seeking Volunteers
(Avoca) Avoca Police Chief Mike Porter is seeking volunteers to help formulate a plan to stay ahead of the game in regards to COVID-19, or any other future disaster affecting their town."We can't rely...
Mar 23, 2020
Southwest Iowa Distillery producing Hand Sanitizer for Healthcare Personnel and First Responders
(Earling) Pat and Amy Hoffmann, owners of Lonely Oak Distillery in Earling, Iowa, are producing bulk batches of hand sanitizer for our healthcare and first responder heroes'. Hoffmann says they have t...
Mar 23, 2020
Atlantic Chamber turns on Christmas Lights
(Atlantic) To provide some cheer during these uncertain times, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce turned on the Christmas Lights on Main Street. Atlantic Chamber Director Bailey Smith says Christmas is ...
Mar 23, 2020
Adams County Man arrested for Domestic Abuse
(Corning) Adams County Deputies arrested a Corning man for domestic abuse and cited into court another man in a separate case for driving while barred. Deputies arrested Matthew Maeder of Corning at 2...
Mar 23, 2020
Iowa Governor announces Additional Business Closings
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds appearing at a press conference Sunday afternoon announced additional business closings. Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public...
Mar 22, 2020
Fremont County Bank Break-in under Investigation
(Farragut) Authorities are investigating a break-in at the First Heritage Bank in Farragut. According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, two males entered the bank entryway between 2:00 a.m. and ...
Mar 22, 2020
Grocers Assure Communities ‘There Is Enough Food’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Urbandale) As Iowa responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's grocery industry is adapting to unprecedented consumer demand. COVID-19 has caused a surge in demand for a number of grocery items, l...
Mar 22, 2020
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference Sunday
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 22 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 90 positive cases. There have been 1,215 negative tes...
Mar 22, 2020
Adair County Supervisors to Discuss Changes to Policies at Monday's Electronic Meeting
(Greenfield) The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet electronically on Monday to discuss changes in Policies and Procedures in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak. Following the discussion, t...
Mar 22, 2020
