Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Iowa Governor Candidates Sound Off On State Incentives For Steel Plant
(Des Moines) The candidates running for Iowa Governor have mixed views on providing state incentives for a $15 billion steel plant in Southeast Iowa. Democratic nominee Rob Sand doesn't think the stat...
Oct 1, 2026
Harlan, Creston Battle for Class 3A District #6 Matchup
(Harlan) Harlan and Creston could face a must-win game to stay in contention for a Class 3A district playoff spot. Both teams fell short in their district openers. The Panthers lost 28-0 to Atlantic, ...
Oct 1, 2026
General Election Voter Pre-Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Deadline is October 19th
(Atlantic) The Cass County Auditor's Office reminds citizens that the deadline to pre-register to vote and to request an absentee ballot by mail for the November 3, 2026, General Election is Monday, O...
Oct 1, 2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Cass Health Shares Information on Risk Factors and Screening Recommendations
(Atlantic) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Cass Health is working to increase awareness among Iowans of the risk factors for breast cancer and provide information about screening. Accord...
Oct 1, 2026
Snowfox Discovery Updates Audubon County Supervisors on Hydrogen Exploration Project
(Audubon) Three representatives from Snowfox Discovery updated the Audubon County Board of Supervisors Tuesday on the company's hydrogen exploration project. Snowfox intends to use conventional oil an...
Oct 1, 2026
State News: Steel Plant Plans, Water Outages, Cancer Study and Major Arrest
Southeast Iowa Mayor Says He Believes He Knows Location Of $15B Steel Plant (Burlington, IA) -- A southeast Iowa mayor has a good idea where the mega-steel plant announced this week will be built. Bur...
Oct 1, 2026
Rain totals
Anita-1.25 Atlantic-1.30 Audubon-2.80 Bridgewater-1.60 Council Bluffs-1.98 Creston-1.28 Hastings (Mills County) -1.13 Elk Horn-1.59 Exira-1.50 Marne-1.20 Massena-.87 Missouri Valley-3.21 Schleswig-1.2...
Oct 1, 2026
NWS Issues Flood Warning for the East Nishnabotna River and Parts of Harrison and Shelby Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service has issued Flood Warnings for the East Nishnabotna River in Atlantic from Troublesome Creek near Atlantic to Indian Creek near Lewis from this Morning to late...
Oct 1, 2026
Montgomery County Establishes Driveway and Field Entrance Standards
(Red Oak) Montgomery County is establishing new requirements for the design and construction of driveways and field entrances. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the follow...
Sep 30, 2026
AHSTW Looks to Rebound Against Mount Ayr After Close Loss
(Avoca) AHSTW Head Coach Davis Pattee says the focus this week is getting healthy and elevating the Vikings' execution to the highest level possible. The 3-3 Vikings host 1-4 Mount Ayr Friday night. A...
Sep 30, 2026
