Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Red Oak Police Arrest Montgomery County Man on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 36-year-old Cody Linn Hudson on Monday in the 100 block of East Market Street for Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Offense. Officers transported him to the Montgomery Coun...
Apr 29, 2025
Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase Talks Trails and Atlantic's Comprehensive Plan
(Atlantic) The City of Atlantic continues to work on its comprehensive plan, and Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase and his group were invited to provide input on trails, recreational, pedestri...
Apr 29, 2025
Atlantic Boy's Golf Team Tops the Field at Monarch Invite
(Atlantic) Atlantic dominated the Monarch Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday at Majestic Hills in Denison, placing four golfers in the top five and capturing the team title. The Trojans posted a t...
Apr 28, 2025
Updated: Tornado Watch for Southwest Iowa Counties (Monday Evening)
(Omaha/Valley) The National Weather Service has extended a Tornado Watch to include additional counties in southwest and west central Iowa. The area counties included in the watch until midnight inclu...
Apr 28, 2025
Severe Weather Alert: NOAA Weather Radio Transmitters Offline
(Omaha/Valley) Residents in southwest and west central Iowa who rely on weather radios for severe storm warnings should find alternative methods to receive alerts, especially since storms are expected...
Apr 28, 2025
Gov. Reynolds, Senate Republicans release joint statement on budget compromise for FY 2026
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans are announcing a compromise for an overall budget of $9.417 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. These targets include the education funding a...
Apr 28, 2025
Creston Police Department Reports Three Arrests
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports three arrests over the weekend. *On Friday, Police arrested 20-year-old Nathan Lee Novotny of Creston at 302 Pine Street for Driving While Suspended. Of...
Apr 28, 2025
Mills County Woman Jailed on Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Mills County woman on Sunday on drug possession charges. According to the press release, deputies arrested 51-year-old Lorelei Pierce of Has...
Apr 28, 2025
Vern Lafrenz Obituary
Vern Lafrenz, 86, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Vern is survived by sisters, Arlene Rhoades, Vanita Barnet and Loretta Wuerdeman all of Davenport, IA. ...
Apr 28, 2025
State Representative Ray Sorensen: "Stalemate in Negotiations Delaying Close to 91st Iowa Legislative Session
(Des Moines) District #23 state representative Ray Sorensen of Greenfield stated two major committees-Appropriations and Ways and Means-are heating up but also grinding to a halt. "Disagreements on ho...
Apr 28, 2025
