Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Most State Parks Campsites Open for Reservations
(Lewis) There is a significant change from the traditional way of going to a campground and not knowing a site's availability. In 2021, the DNR began a pilot project to assess the success of 100-perce...
Dec 26, 2025
Save Lives During National Blood Donor Month
(Johnston, Iowa) Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor Month and helping save lives in your community. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Thes...
Dec 26, 2025
Consumer Connection: Talk to Your Family During the Holidays About Scams
(Des Moines) The holidays are among us, and while many Iowans will take time off to be with family and friends, scammers unfortunately will work through the holidays trying to separate you from your s...
Dec 26, 2025
Updated: Dense Fog Advisory for Western, Central, and Southeastern Iowa Until 9:00 A.M. on Friday
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for western Iowa until 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The forecast is for visibilities of one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. Low vi...
Dec 25, 2025
Randy Roberts Obituary
Randy Roberts, 64, of Linn Grove, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home. The son of Glenn Wycoff and Evonia Marie (Kjar) Roberts, Randy Lee was born on February 28, 1961, in Audubon Count...
Dec 25, 2025
Winning $1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Arkansas
(Undated) A single ticket sold in Arkansas matched all the winning numbers in the Powerball drawing held on Christmas Eve, securing the game's massive $1.817 billion jackpot. Lottery officials said th...
Dec 25, 2025
Atlantic Girls' Wrestling Coach Mike Greving Recaps First Half of Season
(Atlantic) The Atlantic girls are coming off a solid performance at the Raccoon Valley Wrestling Tournament at ADM last weekend. The Trojans crowned two champions. Leiah Thomas claimed the top spot on...
Dec 25, 2025
Cass County Sheriff's Office Investigating Stolen Vehicle
(Griswold) The Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with information regarding a stolen 1969 Opel GT automobile. The car was taken south of Griswold sometime in the last two we...
Dec 24, 2025
Remains Of Iowa Guard Soldiers Return To Iowa Today
(Des Moines, IA) -- The remains of two Iowa National Guard Soldiers killed in Syria will return home today. The bodies of Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar of Des Moines and William Nathaniel Howard will arriv...
Dec 24, 2025
Firefighter Injured After Being Struck by SUV at Traffic Accident Scene in Cerro Gordo County
(Cerro Gordo, County) A Firefighter directing traffic at an accident scene was struck by an SUV in Cerro Gordo County. The Iowa State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon on Highway ...
Dec 24, 2025
