Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Paul Dreager Obituary
Paul LeRoy Dreager of Atlantic, Iowa, died Monday morning, October 26, 2026 at Cass Health in Atlantic at the age of 76. Survivors include his wife, Vanessa Dreager of Atlantic; sons, Michael (Crystal...
Oct 28, 2026
Massena City Park Adds Inclusive Playground Equipment
(Massena) Families are enjoying the new playground equipment at Massena City Park. The city of Massena was awarded a $24,999 grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's National Paralysis R...
Oct 28, 2026
Congressman Zach Nunn, State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott Meet For Only Debate Before Midterms
(Des Moines, IA) -- With less than a week until the midterm election, the candidates running in Iowa's Third Congressional District met last night for their only debate. Democratic State Senator Sarah...
Oct 28, 2026
Iowa Gubernatorial Debate: Mental Health Care, Culture Wars
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The candidates running for Iowa Governor addressed the lack of mental health care during their final debate Tuesday night. Democrat Rob Sand recalled how his home was broken into...
Oct 28, 2026
"Super" El Nino Being Felt in Midwest
(Des Moines) You can thank the "Super" El Nio weather system in the Pacific Ocean for the warm, wet weather Iowa's seen so far this fall. Again, that is State Climatologist Justin Glisan.
Oct 28, 2026
Iowa State Patrol Trooper Shelby McCreedy: Halloween Safety Tips
(Area) Trick-or-treating is generally a low-risk activity. However, Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy highlights three critical elements for safe tri...
Oct 28, 2026
Iowa's Pheasant and Quail Season Opens on Saturday
(Lewis) Iowa's 2026 pheasant hunting season opens Saturday, October 31, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources expects a strong season. The department's August statewide survey found the second-...
Oct 28, 2026
State News: Iowa Election Debate, $10M Conservation Funding, and Data Center Developments
Iowa Candidates For Governor Meet For Final Debate Ahead Of Midterms (Des Moines, IA) -- The Republican and Democratic candidates for Iowa governor met for their final debate ahead of the midterms las...
Oct 28, 2026
Norris Addresses Montgomery County Supervisors Following Election Misconduct Acquittal
(Red Oak) A Montgomery County man found not guilty by a jury earlier this month of election misconduct appeared before the Montgomery County board of supervisors today (Tuesday). On July 1, Montgomery...
Oct 27, 2026
FFA on a Significant Growth Trend Over Last 15 Years
(NAFB News Service) FFA has grown dramatically over the past decade and a half, expanding its reach beyond traditional rural communities. Former national FFA advisor Dr. Larry Case says a shift toward...
Oct 27, 2026
