Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Des Moines-Christian Hosts Atlantic in 3A Non-District Football Game
(Des Moines) Des Moines Christian's 2-0 start to the season mirrors last year's. The Lions have wins under their belt over Van Meter, 34-17, and last week, Roland-Story, 21-15. This week it's a home g...
Sep 11, 2026
Timeline of 9/11 Attacks to be Broadcast on KSOM-KS95
(Undated) Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and changed the course of American history. KSOM and KS95 Radio will broadcast t...
Sep 11, 2026
State News: 9/11 Remembrance, Strong University Enrollment and Harvest Proclamation
Driver, Dog Injured After Crash Into Des Moines Apartment (Des Moines, IA) -- A driver and a dog are injured after a car crashed into an apartment on Des Moines' east side Thursday. Police say a 72-wo...
Sep 11, 2026
Atlantic Defeats Winterset in Girl's Tennis
(Atlantic) Atlantic girls' tennis team swept Winterset in a non-conference tennis match on Thursday. Jacobi Harter, Lily Willrich, Dylin Ball, Taryn O'Brien, Hope Hammontree, and Sophie Rose. all won ...
Sep 10, 2026
Two Powerhouses Square Off in Non-District Football Game on Friday
(Clarinda) One of the premier games in southwest Iowa tonight is Clarinda at Underwood. Both teams are ranked in their respective classes. The Cardinals are ranked #3 in 2A, and Underwood is rated #5 ...
Sep 10, 2026
Atlantic Football Heads to Fifth-Ranked Des Moines Christian
(Atlantic) The Atlantic football team improved to 1-1 on the season with a 36-7 win over Denison-Schleswig last week. The Trojans travel to fifth-ranked Des Moines Christian Friday night. Atlantic foo...
Sep 10, 2026
Atlantic's American Legion Post #43 Dedicates 'Never Forget' Bench to Honor 9/11 First Responders on Friday
(Atlantic) "In remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, American Legion Post #43 in Atlantic has installed a bench at the Atlantic City Park to honor the first responders who rushed to ...
Sep 10, 2026
Driver Safe After Vehicle Swept Off Road In Stuart
(Stuart, Iowa) -- A driver is safe after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road near Diamondhead Lake in Stuart Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene around 6:40 a.m. Official...
Sep 10, 2026
State News: Des Moines Shooting Arrests, Hawkeye Band Tribute, New Walmart Approved
2 Suspects Arrested In Connection With Shooting Near Des Moines High, Elementary Schools (Des Moines, IA) -- Two men are in custody in connection with a shooting near two Des Moines schools. On Tuesda...
Sep 10, 2026
Update: GMU Gradually Bringing System Back On-line
(Greenfield) At this time, the Greenfield Municipal Utilities water treatment plant is in the early stages of becoming operational. Officials say they are slowly beginning to treat water to replace th...
Sep 9, 2026
