Author Archives: Tom Robinson

(Des Moines) Iowans don't need to check the mailbox today. The U.S. Postal Service said it would not be delivering mail today as part of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter....

(Des Moines) There's a new President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association's board of directors. Mary Earnhardt was named to replace West Ehrecke, who will be retiring from his role after 25 years. E...

(Harlan) Harlan hosts a triangular boy's meet tonight featuring Atlantic and Denison-Schleswig. The Trojans enter this competition after securing victories over Logan-Magnolia, Woodbine, and OABCIG on...

(Atlantic) Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue has been awarded additional compensation for exceeding his duties and supporting his department during challenging times. Atlantic City Administrator John ...

(Creston) Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Isaac Wayne Hayes of Creston on Tuesday at his residence for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of No Contact/Protective Order Contempt, Interfer...

(Des Moines, IA) Iowa is going after the federal government over housing efficiency standards. Attorney General Brenna Bird and 14 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Biden administrat...

(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation concerning weight limits and the transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immedia...

(Moline, IL) -- Deere & Company is starting 2025 the way it ended 2024: with more layoffs. The ag equipment manufacturer says it's laying off 75 workers at Deere Ottumwa Works on February 7th. Onc...

(Undated) The nation's top doctor is calling for new alcohol warning labels following a report from the University of Iowa. Last year, epidemiologists released a report indicating alcohol-related canc...

(Washington, DC) Iowa's senior senator, Chuck Grassley, has been reappointed as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate. The Republican senator, now 91 years old, assumes the position traditionally g...