Author Archives: Tom Robinson
July 4 Freedom Festival in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Park Advisory Commission is organizing a major event on July 4 at Sunnyside Park, culminating in a traditional fireworks show featuring Dan Varg...
Mar 26, 2025
Gun Age Proposal Advanced by Iowa House: Lawmakers Support Active Shooter Security Updates
(Des Moines) The age to buy and carry handguns in Iowa could be lowered. The state House passed a proposal to lower Iowa's minimum age for pistol or revolver purchases and carry from 21 to 18. Federal...
Mar 26, 2025
Second Suspect Arrested in Council Bluffs Shooting Incident
(Council Bluffs) Investigators identified a second suspect in the March 23 shooting incident outside the O'Face Bar in Council Bluffs. On Tuesday, Police reported the arrest of 22-year-old Ty'Jon Lamo...
Mar 26, 2025
Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues: Statewide Tornado Drill Today
(Des Moines) Outdoor Warning Sirens will begin sounding across Iowa today around 10:00 a.m. as part of a statewide tornado drill. This event coincides with the third day of Severe Weather Awareness We...
Mar 26, 2025
Union County Man Arrested on Drug and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Creston) Creston Police reported the arrest of a Cromwell, Iowa man on Monday. According to the press release, the Officer arrested 29-year-old Jacob Jack Davis at 302 N. Pine Street for interference...
Mar 25, 2025
Exira/EHK School District Switching to Four Day School Week
(Elk Horn) The Exira/EHK School Board voted 6-1 on Monday to go to a four-day school week starting in the 2025-2026 school year. During the discussion portion, eight people voiced their opinions on th...
Mar 25, 2025
2 Hurt in Harrison County Crash
(Harrison County) Two people suffered injuries in a car/semi collision in Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 12:44 a.m. this morning on southbound Interstate 29 near ...
Mar 25, 2025
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Incident at Council Bluffs Bar
(Council Bluffs) Council Bluffs Police responded to a shooting at the O'Face Bar at 2400 9th Avenue in Council Bluffs. Upon arrival, officers learned that a disturbance had taken place as the bar was ...
Mar 25, 2025
Iowa Libraries at Risk: Funding Cuts Threaten Statewide Services
(Atlantic) As of fiscal year 2023, public libraries served 99% of Iowans, with 407 libraries (75%) located in communities of 2,499 or fewer residents. By fiscal year 2024, 422 public libraries had ach...
Mar 25, 2025
Nodaway Valley and CAM School Boards to Review Superintendent Applications
(Fontanelle) The Nodaway Valley and CAM School Boards continue the process of hiring a new superintendent. The two boards meet jointly this evening to review the list of prospective candidates. This c...
Mar 24, 2025
