Author Archives: Tom Robinson

(Clive, Iowa) The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. Nominations run from April 15 through June 1, giving both cust...

(Des Moines) The annual Urban Forestry Awards luncheon celebrates communities, campuses, and utilities that show a strong commitment to the value of trees. This year's awards were presented on April 8...

(West Des Moines, Iowa) Iowa's housing market showed clear signs of a spring surge in March, with notable increases in new listings, inventory, and sales activity signaling growing opportunities for b...

(Council Bluffs) Residents of Pottawattamie County are moving closer to a long-term vision aimed at enhancing quality of life, attracting new families, and boosting local economies through expanded re...

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(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines is reporting a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much of Iowa this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, large hail, t...

Midwest Home Sales Hit Lowest Level Since Late 2023 (Iowa) -- In March, the Midwest recorded its lowest level of home sales since December 2023. Nadia Evangelou, principal economist with the National ...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic boy's tennis team had some strong performances despite the 7-2 loss to Glenwood on Tuesday. The Trojans number one singles player Preston Harter defeated Brennan Anderson 8-4, ...

(Shenandoah) The Atlantic Boys' Golf team is off to a hot start. The Trojans captured the team title at the Mustang Invitational at Shenandoah on Tuesday. The top finish follows showings at the Des Mo...

(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2027 budget following a public hearing on Tuesday morning, during which no public comments were made. Montgomery County Au...