Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Southwest and West Central Iowa Under Tornado Watch
(Des Moines) Southwest and west-central Iowa is under a tornado watch as atmospheric conditions become increasingly favorable for organized severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The Nationa...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Atlantic Girl's Tennis Team Downs St. Albert 6-3
(Red Oak) The Atlantic girls' tennis team defeated St. Albert 6-3 this morning in Red Oak. Wet weather forced the match indoors. The Trojans won four of six singles matches and two of three doubles ma...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Arson and Attempted Murder Charges Headline Adair County Arrest Report
(Greenfield) The Adair County Sheriff's Office reports four arrests from September 6 through September 11. According to the report, Candie Jean Kingery, of Stuart, faces arson and Attempted Murder cha...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

USDA Rural Development Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Support Tornado Disaster Recovery in Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa) USDA Rural Development is awarding more than $2.8 million in grants to four projects in Minden and Greenfield to help rebuild critical infrastructure following the 2024 tornadoes. U...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Stormy Forecast to Last Through Mid-Week: More Storms Forecast Late This Week into the Weekend
(Des Moines) We are kicking things off this week with a wet weather pattern, with showers already occurring and more showers and storms forecast for later tonight. Tyler Ryan, a meteorologist with the...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Cass County Landfill Warns Of Growing Lithium Battery Fire Risk
(Cass County) Lithium battery fires are becoming a growing concern in the solid waste collection industry. Chris Jahnke, Director of the Cass County Landfill, says some of the biggest problems involve...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Sunday Rain Totals
Adair-.43 Anita-1.25 Avoca-.50 Atlantic-1.0 (Studios in downtown Atlantic) Bridgewater-.90 Corning-.90 Harlan-.88 Massena - .58 Marne-.70 Wiota-1.1
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Atlantic Senior Lily Willrich KS95.7 Armour Insurance Trojan Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic junior Lily Willrich delivered a strong performance on the tennis court this past week, earning two singles victories and two doubles wins in recent competitions against Winterset ...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

State News: Des Moines Budget Cuts, New Governor's Chief of Staff, Animal Rescue and Alcohol Harm Study
Des Moines City Council To Vote Today On Budget Changes Including $11.5M In Cuts (Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines City Council will vote today on budget changes for fiscal year 2028, including more ...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026

Iowa State Parks Seek Volunteers for September 26 Volunteer Day
(Des Moines) Several Iowa state parks will host volunteer events on September 26 as part of Volunteer Day, giving people an opportunity to help improve trails, buildings, and other park amenities. Joh...
Tom Robinson Sep 14, 2026








