Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Overnight Rain Totals
Anita-.10 Atlantic-.20 Audubon-20 Bridgewater-.60 Corning-1.39 Greenfield-.50 Harlan-.08 Marne-.30 Massena-.56 Red Oak-.21 Wiota-.16
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Iowa Under a Slight Risk for Severe Weather Today and Tomorrow
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines is reporting a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much of Iowa this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, large hail, t...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Midwest Home Sales Decline Amid Economic Challenges; Legislative Changes and VACATED Wins in Iowa Football
Midwest Home Sales Hit Lowest Level Since Late 2023 (Iowa) -- In March, the Midwest recorded its lowest level of home sales since December 2023. Nadia Evangelou, principal economist with the National ...
Tom Robinson Apr 15, 2026

Atlantic Falls Short to Glenwood in Competitive Boy's Tennis Dual
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boy's tennis team had some strong performances despite the 7-2 loss to Glenwood on Tuesday. The Trojans number one singles player Preston Harter defeated Brennan Anderson 8-4, ...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

Atlantic Wins Mustang Invitational
(Shenandoah) The Atlantic Boys' Golf team is off to a hot start. The Trojans captured the team title at the Mustang Invitational at Shenandoah on Tuesday. The top finish follows showings at the Des Mo...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

Montgomery County Supervisors Approve FY2027 Budget and Finalize Salary Adjustments
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2027 budget following a public hearing on Tuesday morning, during which no public comments were made. Montgomery County Au...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

Stormy Weather Forecast for Iowa Over the Next Several Days
(Des Moines) There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much of central and eastern Iowa later today into tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possi...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

Benton County Crash Claims One Life
(Benton County, Iowa) One person died in a two-vehicle accident in Benton County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on Monday at around 5:06 p.m. in the 7900 Block of Highway 151. Autho...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

Four People Injured in Muscatine County Crash
(Muscatine County) Four people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Muscatine County on Monday. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at 155th Street and Highway 38 at around 4:20 p....
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026

What Will New U.S. Blockade Mean for Fertilizer Prices and Supplies?
(NAFB) President Donald Trump announced a plan for a full U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The question across the energy and fertilizer industries is what that will do to prices. Josh Linv...
Tom Robinson Apr 14, 2026







