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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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,"...
Feb 25, 2026
