Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Iowa Counties Following Torrential Rainfall
(Des Moines, Iowa) - The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several counties in south central and southwestern Iowa, effective until 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday. The ...
Jun 24, 2025
Heavy Rainfall Brings Flash Flooding Threats; More Storms Expected Through Thursday
(Des Moines, Iowa) - Locally heavy rainfall drenched parts of the state on Monday, with widespread reports of 2 to 4 inches, and some areas seeing even higher totals. The National Weather Service says...
Jun 24, 2025
ADM Officials, Community Members Break Ground on New High School
(Adel) The ADM Community School District is breaking ground on a new high school. A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this month to mark the commencement of the new school's construction proces...
Jun 24, 2025
Monday's 24-hour Rain Totals:
Monday's 24-hour Rain Totals: (as of 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday) Anita-.75 inches Adair-1.1 inches Atlantic-1.30 inches (At the Studios in Downtown Atlantic) Audubon-.35 inches Avoca-2.80 inches Bridgewater...
Jun 24, 2025
Death Investigation in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A Dallas County man was found dead floating in the Missouri River. Council Bluffs Police were called to the Missouri River boat ramp, on the south side of Lake Manawa State Park, on S...
Jun 23, 2025
Creston Police Report One Arrest
(Creston) Creston Police report one arrest over the weekend. Police arrested 56-year-old Susan Rae White of Canon City, Colorado, at the intersection of Chestnut and Clark. Authorities charged her wit...
Jun 23, 2025
Van-Motorcycle Crash in Council Bluffs Under Investigation
(Council Bluffs) - Authorities in Council Bluffs are investigating a personal injury crash involving a van and a motorcycle that occurred Sunday evening. According to the Council Bluffs Police Departm...
Jun 23, 2025
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Swimmer at Kellen's Ponderosa Near Le Mars
(Le Mars) Authorities in Plymouth County responded to a report of a possible drowning Saturday evening, June 21, at Kellen's Ponderosa, a swimming lake located south of Le Mars. According to a press r...
Jun 23, 2025
Des Moines Weather Service Warns of Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, and Heavy Rainfall Through Midweek
(Des Moines) The Des Moines National Weather Service has issued an updated weather briefing, highlighting several hazards expected to persist through midweek. A new Heat Advisory has also been issued ...
Jun 23, 2025
Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law Starts July 1
(Des Moines) Iowa will be a hands-free driving state starting next week. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law during the most recent legislative session. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and D...
Jun 23, 2025
