Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Audubon County Supervisor Rick Thompson Announces He is Not Seeking Re-election
(Audubon) Audubon County Board of Supervisor Rick Thompson announced at Tuesday's meeting that this is his last term, and he will not seek re-election. Supervisor Chairman Heath Hansen says Rick serve...
Jan 30, 2024
Montgomery County Supervisor Mike Olson HF #718 "Hot Topic" Amongst County Supervisors
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Board of Supervisor Chairman Mike Olson stated during Tuesday's board meeting that there was a lot of discussion over House File #718, Iowa's major property tax cut law. Th...
Jan 30, 2024
Proposal To Reinstate Death Penalty for Murder Of Law Enforcement Advances In Iowa Senate
(Des Moines, IA) A proposal to reinstate the death penalty for people convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a law enforcement officer is moving forward in the Iowa Senate. "I know there is ...
Jan 30, 2024
Blood Test Could Detect Dementia Earlier
(Des Moines) A simple blood test could soon detect Iowa dementia cases before symptoms. Iowa advocates say it's best to know as early as possible. "There have been several treatments that have come ou...
Jan 30, 2024
Creston Police Arrest 2 People on Drug-Related Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested two people on drug possession charges on Monday. On Monday, Creston Police arrested 42-year-old Brandon Ashley Howe of Creston at 408 S Vine Street. Officers charged ...
Jan 30, 2024
Villisca Man Arrested for Assault
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies responded to the 100 block of N. 3rd Avenue in Villisca for a Welfare check. The investigation led to the arrest of 37-year-old Jeffrey Sparks III, of Villisca, fo...
Jan 30, 2024
Updated: Multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80
(Atlantic) Rescue crews were called to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 near the 48.5-mile marker. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened at 7:38 a.m. on Saturda...
Jan 29, 2024
Greenfield Republican Representative Ray Sorensen and Amendment to AEA Reform Bill
(Greenfield) Iowa District House 23 Representative Ray Sorensen says that due to the Governor's proposed reforms to Area Education Agencies, the AEAs have been a very hot topic this session. Sorensen ...
Jan 29, 2024
Cedar County Man Charged in Stabbing Incident in Carroll
(Carroll) A Mechanicsville, Iowa, Man faces assault charges following a stabbing incident in Carroll. According to a Press release from Carroll County Sheriff Brad Burke, 47-year-old Gene Wegg faces c...
Jan 29, 2024
Florida Law Professor Examines Student-Athlete Gambling Investigation Case
(Ames, IA) A University of Florida, Law School professor, is questioning how the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation was able to obtain the data used in over a dozen cases against former and cur...
Jan 29, 2024
