Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of a Montgomery County Man
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop early this morning in the 2400 block of J Avenue. During the investigation, deputies arrested 34-year-old Aaron Gar Nelson of ...
Tom Robinson Feb 26, 2026

Exira/EHK Lands a Berth in the Class 1A Girls State Tournament
(Carroll) Exira/EHK earned its 22nd consecutive victory Wednesday night, punching its ticket to the Class 1A Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament with a 57-38 win over GTRA in the regional final at ...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Michael (Mike) Herbert Wagner Obituary
Michael (Mike) Herbert Wagner, 68, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday October 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Mike is survived by his wife, Pam of Atlantic; daughters, Nicole Wagner and...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Planted Acres Project a Cautious Farm Economy
(NAFB) As crop farmers prepare to plant their corn, soybeans, or wheat in 2026, many are making decisions with the current farm economy in mind. Faith Parum, an economist for the American Farm Bureau ...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Small Business Payments Alliance to Host Iowa Small Business Roundtable in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) is connecting with local businesses in Southwest Iowa to ensure that the electronic payments system continues to deliver for American small busin...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Atlantic Police Report Arrests for Robbery, Assault, Forgery, and Other Charges
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department released the following report covering February 10 through February 23, 2026. February 14, 2026 Benard McGee, 24, of Atlantic, was charged with second-degree ...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Man in Custody Following the Investigation of a Loud Explosion Near a Red Oak, Iowa Church
(Red Oak) Police in Red Oak have arrested a man on multiple charges, including a felony connected to the use of an explosive device, after investigating a loud blast reported late Tuesday night near t...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Lowered for Jesse Jackson: Iowa Lawmakers Seek Audit of $27.5M in Misallocated Court Fees
Governor Reynolds Orders Flags To Half Staff For Jesse Jackson (Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Reynolds issued th...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Central Iowa Man arrested in Montgomery County on Sex Abuse Warrant
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office took a Grimes, Iowa, man into custody on an arrest warrant on Tuesday evening. According to the Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Deputies arrested 2...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026

Calm Returns to Puerto Vallarta After Weekend of Unrest
(Puerto Vallarta) The atmosphere in Puerto Vallarta is far calmer today after unrest erupted over the weekend when cartel members reacted violently to the death of the crime boss known as "El Mencho,"...
Tom Robinson Feb 25, 2026







