Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic School Transportation Department Using New Routing Software
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community Schools Bus Transportation Department is implementing new routing software. School District Transportation Director Steve Andersen says the new software improves effi...
Aug 23, 2024
Iowa HHS Announces First West Nile Virus Case for 2024
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) infection reported in 2024 in an older adult (61-80 years) from Harrison County. T...
Aug 22, 2024
City of Massena Under Water Boil Order
(Massena) A boil advisory has been issued for the City of Massena in Cass County. This is due to low chlorine residuals throughout the distribution system. The city has replaced the chlorine injection...
Aug 22, 2024
Franklin County Motor Vehicle Accident Claims One Life
(Sheffield) A Sheffield, Iowa, woman died when a car backed over her. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday at 2486 Highway 65 north of Sheffield. Authorities ...
Aug 22, 2024
Cass County Sheriff's Office Reports Two Arrests
(Atlantic) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports one drug possession arrest and an alcohol-related arrest in its latest report. Cass County Deputies, on August 15, arrested 18-year-old Javen Jesper...
Aug 22, 2024
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation childcare availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability ne...
Aug 22, 2024
Creston Police Arrest Two People on Sex Abuse Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people on sex abuse charges. On Wednesday, Police arrested 38-year-old Timothy Wayne Trusty and 21-year-old Cheyenne Beth Murry for 2nd-degree Sex Abuse, the firs...
Aug 22, 2024
Des Moines Police Investigate Possible Road Rage Shooting
(Des Moines) The Des Moines Police Department is probing a shooting incident that might have been triggered by road rage. The shooting occurred Wednesday evening near the intersection of 2nd Avenue an...
Aug 22, 2024
Iowa Senator Demands Action Amid Nursing Home Fee Crisis
(Des Moines) State Senator Claire Celsi calls for urgent reform in Iowa's nursing home sector. This follows revelations that numerous facilities, including the bankrupt Tabor Manor Care Center, owe a ...
Aug 22, 2024
Iowa Head Football Coach Reportedly Suspended for Season Opener for Recruiting Violation
(Iowa City) Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will reportedly be suspended for one game due to a recruiting violation related to the pursuit of quarterback Cade McN...
Aug 22, 2024
