Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Red Oak Woman Arrested on Theft Warrant
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department reports two arrests on Sunday. Police arrested 37-year-old Jason Rolfe Aherns of Red Oak in the 100 block of East Prospect. Police transported Aherns to the Mon...
Tom Robinson May 25, 2026

State News: Cold Case Conviction, Memorial Day Remembrances, and Community Recovery Efforts
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced After Cold Case Conviction (Council Bluffs, IA) -- The man convicted in the first case investigated by the Iowa Cold Case Unit that led to a conviction has been sentenced....
Tom Robinson May 25, 2026

Kale Jensen Awarded KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic senior Kale Jensen delivered in a clutch moment for the Trojans in Tuesday's season opener. Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Hudson McLaren drew a walk before Sawy...
Tom Robinson May 25, 2026

Atlantic Softball Team Poised for Success in 2026 Season Opener Against Denison-Schleswig
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team opens the 2026 season at home with a doubleheader against Denison-Schleswig. The Trojans enter the season ranked No. 13 by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Uni...
Tom Robinson May 25, 2026

Leak Delays Opening of Red Oak Outdoor Pool
(Red Oak) Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter says a leak is delaying the opening of Red Oak's outdoor swimming pool. The pool was originally scheduled to open May 29, but Kotter says the opening h...
Tom Robinson May 25, 2026

Serious Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Collision in Jasper County
(Prairie City) One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Saturday at around 9:55 p.m. at Highway 163 and Pra...
Tom Robinson May 24, 2026

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Alcohol-Related and Eluding Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man was arrested early Saturday morning, May 23, according to Red Oak Police. Authorities say 30-year-old Daniel John Platt, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at approximately 2:2...
Tom Robinson May 24, 2026

Produce in The Park opening day set to celebrate farms and community
(Article Submitted by Ciara Hoegh, Market Manager for Produce in the Park) (Atlantic, Iowa) Produce in the Park's 2026 summer farmers markets opening day is set for June 4, and all area residents are ...
Tom Robinson May 24, 2026

DNR Stocks Channel Catfish and Enhances Fish Habitats at Cold Springs Lake
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently stocked 1,600 two-inch channel catfish into Cold Springs Lake near Lewis. This is part of the Lake restoration project that began in August of...
Tom Robinson May 24, 2026

Friday's Area High School Girl's Soccer Scores
Glenwood 4 Sioux City, West, 0 Boone 2 Denison-Schleswig, 1 Missouri Valley vs Harlan-Cancelled Riverside vs Logan-Magnolia-Cancelled
Tom Robinson May 23, 2026







