Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Iowa High School Student Jumped from Third Floor During Lunch
(Pleasant Hill) The Southeast Polk School District says a high school student jumped from the third floor during lunch on Tuesday in Pleasant Hill. The student was sent to the hospital and is in stabl...
Feb 14, 2024
Governor Reynolds Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for January's Significant Winter Storm Snowfall
(Des Moines) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for eighteen Iowa counties due to significant snowfall during the January winter storms. This includes Adair and Montg...
Feb 14, 2024
Hands-free' Driving, Traffic Camera Ban Advances In Iowa Senate
(Des Moines) Drivers would be banned from holding a cell phone while behind the wheel under a bill in the Iowa Legislature. Traffic cameras would also be prohibited. Drivers could only use a phone whi...
Feb 14, 2024
Atlantic Faces Cherokee, Washington in a Class 3A Regional Semi-final
(Atlantic) Atlantic travels to Cherokee, Washington, for a Class 3A Regional semi-final tonight. The 9-13 Trojans advanced with a 49-38 win over Southeast Valley on Saturday. Cherokee, Washington, 14-...
Feb 14, 2024
Janet "Jan" Jean Mason Obituary
Janet "Jan" Jean Mason, age 95, of Atlantic, IA, passed away on Friday, February 09, 2024, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA. Jan was born on May 6, 1928, in Loup City, Nebraska, to Joe and Pauline ...
Feb 14, 2024
Sac County Sheriff's Office Investigate Alleged Threat on Snapchat
(Sac City) The Sac County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with an incident involving an alleged Snapchat photo of a gun. According to the Sac County Sheriff's office, on Monday, Febru...
Feb 13, 2024
Saydel Community School District Converting to Four-Day Week
(Des Moines) The Saydel Community School District is converting to a four-day week. The school board unanimously approved the move on Monday. The school year will start at the end of the Iowa State Fa...
Feb 13, 2024
CAM School Board Continues Discussion on Facilities Project
(Anita) The CAM Facilities Committee scheduled two more meetings later this month and another in March. The School Board discussed the facilities process on Monday night. CAM Schools Superintendent Pa...
Feb 13, 2024
Greenfield District #23 Representative says State Revenues are Surprisingly Higher
(Des Moines) Iowa House District #23 Representative Ray Sorensen of Greenfield says Friday is the first Funnel Week, and the deadline means it is do or die for bills that haven't passed out of a commi...
Feb 13, 2024
Gov. Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immed...
Feb 13, 2024
