Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Oklahoma Creates Blueprint for Rural Library Internet Program
(NAFB) A first-of-its-kind program is bringing internet access to rural libraries in Oklahoma, and it could soon be found in other states. Oklahoma Broadband Office Executive Director Mike Sanders say...
Jul 19, 2026
Des Moines Man Arrested Following Council Bluffs Child Predator Investigation
(Council Bluffs) A Des Moines man has been arrested following an online child predator operation conducted by the Council Bluffs Police Department targeting individuals seeking to exploit children. Th...
Jul 17, 2026
Brock Goodrich of Atlantic is set to Play at the 2026 Shrine Bowl on July 25
(Atlantic) Atlantic Receiver and Defensive End Brock Goodrich is looking forward to competing for the South squad in the 54th Annual North-South Shrine Football game this week. The Annual Shrine Footb...
Jul 17, 2026
Red Oak Police Investigate 2 Vehicle Crash
(Red Oak) No one suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Red Oak on Wednesday. According to the Red Oak Police Department, the accident occurred at 11:13 a.m. On West 2nd Street. According to t...
Jul 17, 2026
Hinzmann Praises Trojans After Outstanding 33-7 Campaign
(Atlantic) The Atlantic softball team finished with a record of 33-7 this past season, falling short to Van Meter in the Regional Finals on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the team accomplished a lot this ...
Jul 17, 2026
State News: CDC Outbreak Update, State Fair Rides, New Flights, and RAGBRAI
CDC: Lettuce Sold At Taco Bell Linked To Cyclosporiasis, But Not In Iowa (Washington, D.C.) -- The CDC says lettuce served at Taco Bell is linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but not at any Iowa lo...
Jul 17, 2026
New Drought Map Shows Dry Conditions Worsening in Western Iowa
(Undated) The new National Drought Monitor Map shows a slight expansion of areas of moderate drought in Western and Northern Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says southwest Iowa is experiencing...
Jul 17, 2026
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate 150 Years with Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited Rolling Hills Bank & Trust on Thursday, July 16th, to celebrate the bank's 150th anniversary and recognize its long history of ...
Jul 16, 2026
Updated: One Person Hurt in 2 Vehicle Crash in Atlantic
(Atlantic) An Atlantic Man suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon. The Atlantic Police Department tells KSOM/KS95 News the accident happened just after 1:00 p.m...
Jul 16, 2026
More Oil Volatility Back on the Table
(NAFB) After the United States resumed strikes on Iran, oil prices have moved higher again. "We're still kind of actively seeing escalations. President Trump warning today that he is going to toll shi...
Jul 16, 2026
