Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Harvey Williamson Obituary
Harvey Williamson Harvey Williamson, 76, of Anita, Iowa, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with the family present is p...
Tom Robinson Mar 09, 2025

Polk County Man Arrested on Burglary and Theft Charges in Adams County
(Corning) The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested a Des Moines man following an investigation into a burglary at a Corning, Iowa business. According to the press release, deputies arrested Jason Ja...
Tom Robinson Mar 09, 2025

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Dallas County Backyard Flock
(Des Moines) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in coordination with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avia...
Tom Robinson Mar 09, 2025

Gov. Reynolds extends harvest proclamation
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediatel...
Tom Robinson Mar 09, 2025

Weekly Fuel Report
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose two cents, averaging $2.98 across Iowa. This is 12 cents lower than last week. The national average price was $3.11, down two...
Tom Robinson Mar 09, 2025

Christina Bateman Receives Atlantic Chamber's Distinguished Service Award
(Atlantic) - Each year, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding community leader with its highest accolade, the Distinguished Service Award, presented at the Annual Awards Banquet ...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2025

Polk County Man arrested for Harassment
(Creston) A Polk County man faces charges following his arrest at 1700 Townline in Creston on Thursday. Creston Police arrested 21-year-old Rowan Davis Pope, of Des Moines, at 11:44 a.m. on a charge o...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2025

Update: Winter Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) Snowfall continues over portions of western, northern, and central Iowa, with areas between Highway 30 and Interstate 80 seeing a mix of snow and rain. Precipitation will continue through...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2025

Iowa Bill Would Make It A Felony for Cops Who Don't Comply With ICE Detainer Requests: Gov. Reynolds Releases Statement Regarding the Advancement of Disaster Assistance bill
(Des Moines) A new law that would make it a felony for cops who don't comply with ICE detainer requests is being proposed. These requests are when the agency asks local police to hold someone for 48 h...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2025

Manning, Iowa: A Model for Revitalization and Investment
(Manning) Manning, Iowa, is one of seven communities in the state achieving new milestones in private investment in 2024. The Main Street Iowa program, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority,...
Tom Robinson Mar 07, 2025







