Author Archives: Tom Robinson
UPDATE: Student Charged with Attempted Murder
(Pella) The student accused of a knife attack at Pella Middle School has been charged with attempted murder. The unidentified 14-year-old was also hit with other felony and misdemeanor charges in juve...
Nov 22, 2024
GTSB Teaming up with Law Enforcement Agencies Across Iowa to Promote Road Safety
(Denison) AAA is projecting record travel this Thanksgiving holiday, with an estimated 71.7 million people traveling by automobile. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Information Officer...
Nov 22, 2024
"Santa's Early Arrival Kicks Off Holiday Cheer in Atlantic with the Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony
(Atlantic) Santa Claus made an early arrival in Atlantic this evening, marking the start of the holiday season with his trademark magical Ho-Ho-Ho. At the sound of his laughter, over 200,000 twinkling...
Nov 21, 2024
Gov. Reynolds honored with distinguished service award for tax policy
(Des Moines) Gov. Reynolds was presented the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at the Tax Foundation's 2024 Tax Prom in Washington, DC. Gov. Reynolds is the first sitting governor to win the Tax Founda...
Nov 21, 2024
Thursday's Iowa High School State Championship Football Scores
Eight-Player St. Mary's, Remsen 51, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 12 Class A Tri-Center 14 West Hancock, 10 Class 1A Grundy Center 28, Dike-New Hartford 7 Class 4A North Polk 24, Pella 14 Friday, Nov. 22 Class 2...
Nov 21, 2024
Update: Missing/Runaway Juvenile Found Safe
(Des Moines) The Polk County Sheriff's Office is reporting Kaden Sergio was found safe. Original Story: The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a juvenile who left hi...
Nov 21, 2024
Grand Lighting Ceremony in Atlantic Tonight
(Atlantic) Christmas in Atlantic officially gets underway tonight at the Depot in downtown Atlantic. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m., with Hy Vee serving free hot dogs at the Rock Island Depot. Bai...
Nov 21, 2024
Creston Police Report Three Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police report three arrests. On November 18, Ashley Nikole Kalkas, 23, of Creston, was arrested at 403 E Townline. Kalkas was charged with a suspended driver's license. Kalkas was ci...
Nov 21, 2024
UNI Tops No. 8 Iowa State in Women's Basketball
(Ames) No. 8 Iowa State (4-1, 0-0 Big 12) fell to UNI (3-1, 0-0 MVC) on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 87-75. Audi Crooks and Addy Brown both recorded double-doubles in the loss, with Cro...
Nov 21, 2024
Atlantic Senior Aiden Smith Announces Commitment to Wrestle for Northwestern College
(Atlantic) Atlantic standout Aiden Smith recently announced on X his commitment to wrestle for Northwestern College in Orange City. Atlantic Head Coach Tim Duff says Smith has been a mainstay in the T...
Nov 21, 2024
