Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Can the Grid Keep Up With Data Centers?
(NAFB News Service) More data centers are bringing new challenges for utilities across rural America. Jim Matheson joins us, he's the CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which ...
Sep 16, 2026
Carroll, Lewis Central Set for Friday Night Clash of Class 3A and 4A Powers
(Carroll) Carroll and Lewis Central square off this Friday night in a battle of two football powerhouses in their respective classes. Lewis Central is ranked No. #3 in Class 4A, and Carroll is rated #...
Sep 16, 2026
Clarinda Wins Team Title: Atlantic Girls Finish Second at Hawkeye Ten Conference Tennis Tournament with Two Doubles Titles
(Denison) Atlantic's doubles team of Dylin Ball, Jacobi Harter, and Taryn O'Brien captured Hawkeye Ten Conference titles, helping the Trojans finish second with 24 points at the Hawkeye Ten Conference...
Sep 15, 2026
Flash Watch for Southwest Iowa
(Area) A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the area through midday Wednesday. A slight risk of excessive rainfall is in place today as a cold front moves through the region. Flash flooding is po...
Sep 15, 2026
Iowa Diesel Prices Hit Record High at $6.10 Per Gallon
(Des Moines, IA) -- Diesel prices have reached a new record high in Iowa. AAA reports the statewide average for diesel fuel is now six dollars and ten cents per gallon, up from the previous record of ...
Sep 15, 2026
Produce in the Park now accepting Holiday Market Vendor Applications, Sponsorships
(Atlantic) Produce in the Park is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for their 2026-2027 Holiday Farmers Market Series. The holiday market series includes five events: Boo-tique Market (Oct...
Sep 15, 2026
Strong Storms Bring High Winds, Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southwest Iowa
(Area) Strong thunderstorms rolled through the area on Monday evening and into the morning hours on Tuesday, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and flooding of creeks and streams. Severe thunderstorm wa...
Sep 15, 2026
Rain Totals
Adair-4.3 inches in the last 24 hours Anita-3.7 (24 hours) Atlantic-3.13 (24 hours) Audubon-1.55 (24 hours) Darrin Petty Southwest of Atlantic-2.1 Bridgewater-2.20 Exira-2.85 Marne-3.77 Massena-1.44 S...
Sep 15, 2026
State News: Des Moines Approves $11.5M Cuts, Inflation Rises, Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty
Des Moines City Council Approves $11.5M in Budget Cuts for Fiscal Year 2028 (Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines City Council has approved more than $ 11 million in cuts for the 2028 budget. A number of...
Sep 15, 2026
Flash Flood Warning for Northern Adair, Northern Cass, Southern Audubon and Southern Guthrie counties
(Southwest Iowa) A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. today for southwestern Dallas, northwestern Madison, northern Adair, northern Cass, southern Audubon and southern Guthrie counties...
Sep 15, 2026
