Author Archives: Tom Robinson
State News: Administrative Growth, State Fair Favorites and Veteran Cemetery Expansion
Administrative Growth Far Outpaces Iowa Public School Enrollment (Des Moines, IA) -- Despite falling enrollment in Iowa public schools, the number of administrators is growing. A Common Sense Institut...
Sep 2, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to Renew County Farm Lease Agreement
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting set September 22 as the bid letting date for the cash rent of the 114.5-acre County Farm. This must be posted in the paper no ...
Sep 2, 2026
Heat Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. this afternoon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heat index values are expected to reach 103 degrees, which m...
Sep 2, 2026
Vision Atlantic Tiny Homes Seeing Strong Demand
(Atlantic) The Vision Atlantic-owned tiny homes are seeing strong use since opening in July. The development, now known as the Homestead of Prairie Hills, has bookings through July 2027. Vision Atlant...
Sep 2, 2026
Atlantic Girl's Finish Third, Boys Fifth at Webster City Cross Country Meet
(Webster City) The Atlantic girls placed four runners in the top 20 and finished third in the purple division at the Webster City Lynx Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday with 69 points. Ballard won...
Sep 1, 2026
Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Grants $100,00 in Latest Grant Cycle
(Southwest Iowa) - The Community Foundation for Western Iowa announced today that the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa's latest grant cycle has awarded $100,000 in project funding to 12 organizations. G...
Sep 1, 2026
Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) are warning Iowans about the increasing dangers posed by kratom a...
Sep 1, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors to Begin Interview Process for Part-Time Finance and HR Clerk
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will start the interview process for the part-time Budget-Finance and Human Resources Clerk. County Supervisor Chairperson Charla Schmid says three...
Sep 1, 2026
Audubon Police Chief Resigns, Returns to Officer Position
(Audubon) The City of Audubon is announcing the resignation of Police Chief Sean Staples. Mayor Palle Lansman says Staples has decided to step down as chief to spend more time with his family. He has ...
Sep 1, 2026
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Decline
(Omaha) Corn crop conditions held steady last week, while soybean ratings declined, according to the USDA NASS weekly Crop Progress report released Monday. Early September will bring summer-like condi...
Sep 1, 2026
