Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Atlantic City Council Approves Final Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council passed the third and final reading on Wednesday, allowing stand-alone garages on qualifying vacant lots. The resolution aims to address residents' need for additio...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Shelby County Officials Address Harvest Road Conditions, Approve Tornado-Damaged Bin Tax Abatement
(Shelby County) Shelby County Sheriff Neil Gross discussed farmers' concerns about operating heavy equipment on muddy roads and field entrances during Tuesday's Shelby County Supervisors meeting. Gros...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Creston Hosts League-Leading Carroll on Friday Night
(Creston) Creston hosts Carroll this Friday night in a Class 3A District #6 football game. Carroll is 5-1 overall and tied with Atlantic at 2-0 in district play. Creston Head Coach Brian Morrison says...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Super El Niño is Different From the Typical El Niño
(NAFB News Service) You've undoubtedly heard the reports or warnings that we've now shifted into a Super El Nio situation. Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

A Large Field of Quality Teams and Individuals Competing at the Atlantic Cross County Meet on Thursday
(Atlantic) A large field is expected to run at the Atlantic Invitational Cross Country meet on Thursday at the Atlantic High School Course. The meet, normally held at Nishna Hills, will be held at the...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Iowa News: Interstate Shooting Charges, Berry Recall, Steel Mill Deal and TP-Link Lawsuit
Iowa Interstate Shooter Suspect Faces Attempted Murder Charges (West Des Moines, IA) -- A West Des Moines man accused of shooting at other vehicles on Interstate 35 faces four counts of attempted murd...
Tom Robinson Oct 7, 2026

Updated: Drowning victims from Saturday boating incident identified
(Dubuque, Iowa) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released the names of the two northeast Iowa men who drowned as a result of a boating collision with a submerged object on Molo Slough in Pool ...
Tom Robinson Oct 6, 2026

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Approve Hiring Sean Kaiser as Part-time Veterans Affairs Clerk
(Montgomery County) Montgomery County Veterans Affairs Clerk Ed Young is looking to step down and recently approached the supervisors about hiring a part-time clerk who will eventually take over his p...
Tom Robinson Oct 6, 2026

Gov. Reynolds signs proclamation suspending penalties for on-road dyed diesel use
(Des Moines) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending state penalties for the use of dyed diesel fuel in vehicles transporting certain agricultural products on Iowa pu...
Tom Robinson Oct 6, 2026

A New Neighbor in Farm Country
(NAFB News Service 0 The growth of data centers is creating new opportunities in rural America, but it's also raising questions about land use, infrastructure, and the future of farming. American Farm...
Tom Robinson Oct 6, 2026








