Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic Eighth and Riverside Ninth at Bob Sharp Girl's Invitational: Armstrong Wins Title at 235 for Atlantic
(Ankeny) Atlantic placed two wrestlers in the championship, and came away with one title at the Bob Sharp girls' Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Ankeny on Friday night. Six Riverside wrestlers ea...
Jan 16, 2026
Gov. Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to fuel for heating during winter months
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for the transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and rema...
Jan 16, 2026
Creston Man Arrested on FTA Charge
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 37-year-old Tyler James Hicks, of Creston, on Thursday. Officers arrested Hicks at 302 N. Pine Street on a charge of failure to appear. Au...
Jan 16, 2026
Clarinda Man Faces Sentencing for Felony Assault Charge
(Clarinda) Online court records indicate a Clarinda man arrested in November on a felony charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, causing bodily injury, is scheduled to be sentenced Janua...
Jan 16, 2026
Atlantic and Harlan Boys Square Off in Hawkeye Ten Conference Basketball
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys' basketball team hosts Harlan in Hawkeye Ten Conference action tonight. The Trojans carry a (2-9) record into the contest. Harlan is (3-6). Atlantic Head Coach Dalton Fran...
Jan 16, 2026
District #18 State Representative Tom Moore reports on the 1st Week of the 91st General Assembly
(Des Moines) Tom Moore, District #18 representative reported this week on the 2nd Session of the 91st General Assembly that convened on Monday January 12th, 2026. Moore says the first week often remai...
Jan 16, 2026
State Headlines
Former Des Moines Schools Superintendent Expected To Take Plea Deal (Des Moines, IA) -- Filings show the former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent will enter a plea deal in his federal case. Ian...
Jan 16, 2026
Updated: Winter Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) Snow showers and snow squalls are expected today, with possible impacts to both the morning and evening commutes. Narrow bands of intense snow squalls may produce near-blizzard conditions...
Jan 16, 2026
Atlantic Archery Team Member Miraylie Stuart Signs to Compete at Buena Vista University
(Atlantic) Atlantic archery athlete Miraylie Stuart had her future seemingly planned, with her sights set on attending an agricultural institution. That plan changed, however, after she visited the Bu...
Jan 16, 2026
Atlantic Hosts Harlan in Girls' Hoops Tonight
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Harlan matchup for the first time this season in a Hawkeye Ten Conference girls' basketball game. The Trojans enter the contest with a 6-7 record. Harlan carries a 4-6 mark to ...
Jan 16, 2026
