Author Archives: Tom Robinson
IDPH Officials Report Nine Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of nine additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 38 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individ...
Mar 18, 2020
Two Rural Griswold Men face Multiple Charges
(Atlantic) Two rural Griswold men face multiple charges including going armed with intent in connection with an incident in rural Cass County last week. Steven Darrell Funk, 54, of Griswold, initially...
Mar 18, 2020
COVID-19 confirmed in Adair County
(Greenfield) The Iowa Department of Public Health on Tuesday evening reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Adair County. Stephanie Claussen, Adair County Community Health and Emergency preparedness...
Mar 18, 2020
Explosion at Carroll Clothing Store
(Carroll) Emergency crews responded to an explosion at a clothing store in Carroll this morning. Officials say the explosion happened at around 7:02 a.m. at 125 W. 5th Street. When firefighters arrive...
Mar 18, 2020
Cass County Extension Office Closed to the Public
(Atlantic) Notice, effective immediately (3/18/2020) the Cass County Extension Office is closed to the general public. We take serving Iowans seriously, which is why we are prioritizing the health and...
Mar 18, 2020
Weather wet and turbulent is in forecast for much of Iowa
(Des Moines, AP) Wet and turbulent weather has been forecast for much of Iowa. The National Weather Service says there's a slight chance of tornadoes, damaging winds and hail Wednesday and Thursday in...
Mar 18, 2020
Montgomery County arrested on Drug Possession Charges
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County man faces drug possession charges. Red Oak Police arrested 56-year old Kevin Leon Simmons of Red Oak early this morning for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a...
Mar 18, 2020
Audubon County Courthouse Closed to the Public
(Audubon) To maintain continuity of operations and limit potential exposure to the Corona Virus/COVID-19, the Audubon Courthouse will be closed to public access beginning today, March 18, 2020, until ...
Mar 18, 2020
Volunteers will Provide Meal Transportation for Atlantic Students in Need
(Atlantic) Pastor Ben Winford of New Life Church and Atlantic educator Justin Williams are spearheading an effort to provide meal transportation to Atlantic Community Schools students in need. The Atl...
Mar 18, 2020
Atlantic Mayor Signs Proclamation of Emergency
(Atlantic) Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones signed a Proclamation of Emergency on Tuesday, following confirmation of multiple cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. The Mayor proclaimed an emergency in the City of Atlan...
Mar 18, 2020
