Author Archives: Tom Robinson

(Atlantic) Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith reported this morning an imposter is pretending to be associated with the chamber, asking members if they would like a list of c...

(Area) High winds, and low humidity prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. today for six counties along the Missouri River in Southwest and west ...

(Red Oak) A swift response from multiple area fire departments helped save a Montgomery County home early Monday morning after a nearby structure fire threatened to spread. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bru...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic tennis teams wrapped up preseason practice and start competition this evening against Kuemper. Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott says the top of the girls' lineup is set; howe...

(Marne) The theme for the Marne Sesquicentennial celebration on June 21 is honoring the past and embracing the future. Marne Community Club President Tonia Larsen looks forward to an event that will u...

(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 10 cents, averaging $3.13 across Iowa. This week's price is down 14 cents from one year ago. The national average on Wednesda...

(Lewis) The annual spring wildlife spotlight surveys are underway. John Lorenzen, a Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, appears on the KSOM DNR report, saying the survey...

(Iowa) President Donald Trump announced a minimum 10% tariff on imports from over 100 countries, but the economic impact of these tariffs remains uncertain. "The R word is important, will there be ret...

(Creston) Creston Police arrested three people in separate incidents. *Police arrested 52-year-old Rusty Ray Turner, of Creston, early this morning for OWI, 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernal...

(Fort Dodge) The Fort Dodge Police Department, in collaboration with the Webster County Attorney's Office, is actively searching for Dontay Diekman, who is wanted on several charges, including attempt...