Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Winter Weather Awareness Day
(Des Moines) Wintertime poses a wide range of threats to the American public. Whether it be exposure to the cold, vehicle accidents caused by slick roads, or fires resulting from the improper use of h...
Nov 07, 2024
Teen Driver Clocked Going 105 MPH on Polk County Highway
(Des Moines) A teen driver was pulled over for going 105 miles per hour. The Iowa State Patrol pulled the 16-year-old over on Highway 5 in Polk County. The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on this hig...
Nov 07, 2024
Threat at South Hamilton High School Resolved
(Jewell) Threats were made at South Hamilton High School yesterday. The threat was made on Snapchat and flagged by the platform's algorithm. The FBI alerted local law enforcement. As a precaution, the...
Nov 07, 2024
Iowa Republicans Secure Super Majorities in Both Legislative Chambers
(Des Moines) Iowa Republicans are set to hold supermajorities in both the state House and Senate after the 2024 election. The GOP expanded its control in the Iowa House, increasing its majority vote t...
Nov 07, 2024
Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police report two arrests. Police arrested 38-year-old Dustin Keith Edie of Red Oak on Wednesday for Interfering with Official acts. Officers transported Edie to the Montgomery Count...
Nov 07, 2024
Wednesday's Iowa High School Girl's State Volleyball Scores
Class 5A Semifinals: Pleasant Valley 3 Dowling, Catholic, 0 Waukee, Northwest 3 Ankeny Centennial, 2 Class 4A Semifinals: Pella 3 Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 0 Bishop-Heelan, 3 North Scott, 0 Class 3A Semif...
Nov 06, 2024
"Atlantic City Council Approves Plan for Sidewalk Safety Amid Legal Shift on Liability"
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council passed a resolution to develop a comprehensive sidewalk improvement program to ensure the City's sidewalks are maintained safely and hazard-free. Atlantic City Adm...
Nov 06, 2024
Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood Recognized for Years of Service
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, the Atlantic City Council recognized Assistant Police Chief Paul Wood for his twenty years of service in keeping the community safe. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett presented Pau...
Nov 06, 2024
"Late-Night Effort: Cass County Absentee Ballot Team Overcomes Challenges to Count 2,990 Ballots"
(Atlantic) The large number of entries on Cass County ballots caused some issues for the Absentee Ballot voter team on Tuesday, forcing the crew and Cass County Auditor's Office to work into the wee h...
Nov 06, 2024
Iowa Western Community College Proposed $55 Million Bond Measure for Campus Improvements Fails
(Council Bluffs) A significant public measure on the ballot for residents of the counties served by Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) turned down the community colleges' Public Measure SB by a nar...
Nov 06, 2024
