Author Archives: Tom Robinson
House Budget Targets Set
(Des Moines) Iowa House Representative Tom Moore from Griswold says as we draw nearer to the 100th day of the session, April 16th, it is encouraging that the House has set its targets. Moore says they...
Mar 29, 2024
Adams County Woman Arrested on Multiple Counts of Forgery
(Creston) Creston Police arrested a Corning, Iowa, woman on forgery and theft charges. Police arrested 20-year-old Molly Nichole Bagby late Thursday night at 302 N. Pine Street. Officers transported h...
Mar 29, 2024
Iowa House passes eminent domain bill for Pipelines
Iowa Dispatch Jared Strong (Des Moines) A bill approved by the Iowa House on Thursday would allow landowners who are subject to eminent domain requests by carbon dioxide pipeline companies to challeng...
Mar 29, 2024
Audubon Girl's Early Bird Relays
(Audubon) On Thursday, sixteen teams competed in the Audubon Girl's Early Bird Relays. The top eight finishers are posted below. (The entire List of Results can be found by clicking (HERE) 100 Meters ...
Mar 28, 2024
Atlantic Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen Reacts to Signing of the New Education Bill
(Atlantic) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed House File 2612 into law, which makes changes to AEA services and raises teacher salaries. Atlantic Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen sa...
Mar 28, 2024
Montgomery County Grass Fire
(Red Oak) Fire Departments from Red Oak, Stanton, Elliott, and Emerson battled a grass fire on Wednesday. Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce says the call went out at 5:55 p.m. to 250th and Aspen Avenue in...
Mar 28, 2024
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs AEA changes, teacher salary increases into law
Iowa Dispatch Robin Opsal (Des Moines) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law her top priority for the 2024 legislative session: a bill making changes to Iowa's Area Education Agencies. S...
Mar 28, 2024
Atlantic School Board Conducts Initial Public Hearings on Budget and School Calendar: Atlantic Resident Voices Concern Over Taxes
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board started its work session on Wednesday with two public hearings. The first hearing was about the fiscal year 2024-2025 certified budget. Public hearings are formal ...
Mar 27, 2024
School Superintendent Concerned about Teacher Compensation Portions Sustainability
(Corning) Southwest Valley Superintendent of Schools Chris Fenster has questions regarding the Education Bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday. The bill changes the structure and funding of Iowa's educ...
Mar 27, 2024
Iowa Senate Passes Bill Allowing Teens to Drive to Work Alone
(Des Moines, IA) -- A recently approved bill allows teenagers aged 14 and 15 to drive to work without adult supervision. Under the new law, teens can drive to any job, not just farm work or school-rel...
Mar 27, 2024
