Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Christina Bateman Receives Atlantic Chamber's Distinguished Service Award
(Atlantic) - Each year, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding community leader with its highest accolade, the Distinguished Service Award, presented at the Annual Awards Banquet ...
Mar 07, 2025
Polk County Man arrested for Harassment
(Creston) A Polk County man faces charges following his arrest at 1700 Townline in Creston on Thursday. Creston Police arrested 21-year-old Rowan Davis Pope, of Des Moines, at 11:44 a.m. on a charge o...
Mar 07, 2025
Update: Winter Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) Snowfall continues over portions of western, northern, and central Iowa, with areas between Highway 30 and Interstate 80 seeing a mix of snow and rain. Precipitation will continue through...
Mar 07, 2025
Iowa Bill Would Make It A Felony for Cops Who Don't Comply With ICE Detainer Requests: Gov. Reynolds Releases Statement Regarding the Advancement of Disaster Assistance bill
(Des Moines) A new law that would make it a felony for cops who don't comply with ICE detainer requests is being proposed. These requests are when the agency asks local police to hold someone for 48 h...
Mar 07, 2025
Manning, Iowa: A Model for Revitalization and Investment
(Manning) Manning, Iowa, is one of seven communities in the state achieving new milestones in private investment in 2024. The Main Street Iowa program, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority,...
Mar 07, 2025
Adams County Sheriff's Office Weekly Arrest Report
(Corning) On February 28, the Adams County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop for Union County, which resulted in one of six arrests reported in the weekly arrest report. During the stop, an oc...
Mar 06, 2025
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Restrict DNR Land Purchases in Iowa
(Des Moines) The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would prevent the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from purchasing land at auction. Senate Study Bill 1198 ...
Mar 06, 2025
Red Oak Police Report One Arrest
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 27-year-old Betty Marie Gonzales in the 400 block of East Market Street. Authorities transported Gonzales to the Montgomery County Jail for violating a no contact ord...
Mar 06, 2025
Ag Economy Below Growth Neutral: 17 out of the Past 18 Months
(NAFB) A monthly survey of bank CEOs in 10 Midwestern states shows a dismal outlook. The report shows the February score fell to 38 on a zero to 100 scale, where 50 is growth neutral. Creighton Univer...
Mar 06, 2025
Stormy Weather Causes Massive Pileup In Iowa
(Des Moines) Severe weather has caused a massive pileup crash in Iowa. State police say at least 24 vehicles, including semi-trucks and pickups, were involved in the collision on I-35, one of Iowa's m...
Mar 06, 2025
