Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Manilla and Denison Fire Departments Respond to Water Tower Incident
(Manilla, Iowa) The Denison Volunteer Fire Department was called out on mutual aid by the Manilla Volunteer Fire Department at 3:13 p.m. to assist with an emergency at Manilla's 100-foot tower. Accord...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

State News: Iowa Governor Issues Fuel Transportation Proclamation, Honors Law Enforcement, and Rejects Proposed Shooting Range
Governor Reynolds Issues Proclamation to Ease Fuel Transportation (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's Governor has issued a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on fuel transportation. Governor Kim Reyno...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

Iowa Sees More Drought and Near-Drought
(Des Moines) A run of mostly rain-free days across Iowa is seeing a slight expansion in drought and near-drought conditions. This week's National Drought Monitor map shows an increase in abnormally dr...
Tom Robinson May 15, 2026

Updated: ADM Wins Girl's and Boy's 3A State Qualifying Meet at Glenwood: Glenwood, and Atlantic Finish Second and Third in both Respectively
(Glenwood) ADM swept the eight-team girl's and boy's fields at Thursday's Class 3A State Qualifying Track and Field Meet in Glenwood, while Glenwood and Atlantic placed second and third, respectively,...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Attorney General Brenna Bird Celebrates Victory in Fight to Protect Iowa Children
(Des Moines) Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a victory today in her ongoing effort to protect children and hold big tech companies accountable. On May 13, 2026, the Iowa District Court for Polk...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Avoid Distractions, Buckle Up: Iowa Launches Memorial Day Safety Campaign
(Des Moines) The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff on Friday, May 15 for National Peace Officers Memorial Day
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The gover...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Atlantic Municipal Utilities Announces Matt Klein as New General Manager. Steve Tjepkes to Transition to Special Projects Role Ahead of Retirement
(Atlantic) Atlantic Municipal Utilities (AMU) has announced that Matt Klein has been appointed the organization's next General Manager, succeeding longtime GM Steve Tjepkes. Klein will assume the role...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Nicole Stanerson, RN, BSN, Receives the DAISY Award
(Atlantic) Cass Health is delighted to announce that Nicole Stanerson, RN, BSN, is the newest recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She was nominated by oncology patient Victoria Mean...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026

Woman Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges in Red Oak
(Red Oak) The Red Oak Police Department arrested a woman on a warrant for Child Endangerment charges. According to the report, on Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m., officers arrested 32-year-old Ashley Ni...
Tom Robinson May 14, 2026







