Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Griswold School District to Survey Teachers Again on Four-Day School Week Proposal
(Griswold) A new survey about moving to a four-day school week is being prepared for the Griswold teaching staff. The idea was previously studied in August 2023 after months of discussion and surveys....
Feb 17, 2026
Montgomery County Deputies Arrest 16-Year-Old for OWI After Late-Night Traffic Stop in Villisca
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested a 16-year-old for OWI following a traffic stop in Villisca. Deputies arrested the teen at around 11:25 p.m. on Monday at 3rd Avenue and 5th Street. Author...
Feb 17, 2026
Sage Endorses Turek as Iowa Lawmakers Tackle Abortion, School Funding, Security Measures and Bus Barn Fire Investigation
Former Candidate For Senate Endorses Josh Turek (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Senate candidate Nathan Sage is endorsing state Representative Josh Turek for the position instead. Sage ended his campaign a...
Feb 17, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of Indiana Man on Interstate 80 in Adair County
(Greenfield) The Iowa State Patrol arrested an Indiana man on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 on February 10. The trooper observed an eastbound vehicle near the 86-mi...
Feb 16, 2026
Atlantic Draws Sergeant Bluff-Luton in First Round of Boy's Substate Basketball Tournament
(Boone) The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the Class 3A and Class 4A post-season pairings on Monday afternoon. Atlantic is the seventh seed in Substate #8 and will travel to second see...
Feb 16, 2026
Weather Shift Expected in Iowa: Enjoy the Warmth While You Can
(Des Moines) Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts; it is about to change. Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 60s today, the lower 70s on Tuesday, and 60 again on Wednesday. However, Alexis ...
Feb 16, 2026
Creston Police Report Five Arrests and Investigate Vehicle Theft Over the Weekend
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports five arrests and a citizen's report of a stolen vehicle. On Friday: *Police arrested 19-year-old Anaya Maree Michelle Gourley of Ames and 21-year-old Ma...
Feb 16, 2026
The Atlantic State Wrestling Qualifier's Awarded the KS 95.7 Armour Insurance Athletes of the Week
(Atlantic) Eight Atlantic wrestlers qualified for the state wrestling tournament at the Class 2A District Wrestling Tournament at Glenwood on Saturday. For their performances, these eight qualifiers a...
Feb 16, 2026
Atlantic City Council to Discuss Park Director Position
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council is meeting in regular session on Wednesday, February 18. One of the items on the agenda is the Parks and Recreation priorities and staffing. According to the agend...
Feb 16, 2026
Creston Firefighters Respond to Hay Bale Fire at Creston Livestock Market
(Creston) Firefighters with the Creston Fire Department responded to a hay bale fire at the Creston Livestock Market early Saturday morning. At 12:25 a.m., crews were dispatched to a report of hay bal...
Feb 16, 2026
