Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Excessive Heat Warning for Much of Iowa Again Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued another excessive heat warning for much of Iowa, except for northwest Iowa. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101...
Jul 01, 2026
Iowa's New 60 MPH Speed Limit Takes Effect Today
(Des Moines) Beginning today, a new Iowa law increases the speed limit from 55 mph to 60 mph on many rural paved roads across the state. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District 4 Public Information Off...
Jul 01, 2026
Iowa Headlines: Egg Price Settlement, New Crime Law, Court Ruling & More
Iowa Among 17 States in Egg Price-Fixing Settlement (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is part of a Department of Justice price-fixing settlement with some of the nation's largest egg producers. More than 50 mi...
Jul 01, 2026
ADM Tops Atlantic 7-1 in Non-Conference Softball
(Adel) Makenna Pitlick pitched a gem to lead ADM over Atlantic 7-1 in a non-Conference softball game at ADM High School on Tuesday. Pitlick allowed one run on three hits, struck out 11, and didn't wal...
Jun 30, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors Continue Discussion on Part-Time Support Position
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors continued discussions on creating a part-time Budget, Finance and Human Resources Clerk position during its latest meeting, but took no final actio...
Jun 30, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Reports Six Arrests
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police Department reported the following arrests from June 22 through June 24. 6/22/2026 Laurie Christensen, 21 of Harlan was arrested for Disorderly Conduct - Loud raucous noi...
Jun 30, 2026
The Impact of El Niño
(NAFB) A "Super El Nio" has been a topic of conversation in weather forecasts for some time. Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, said El Nio arrived earlier this month. Cut #4 :17 OC......
Jun 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through Wednesday as Iowa Faces Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances
(Des Moines) Iowans should prepare for several more days of dangerous heat as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening. The combination of temperatures in the 90s and high h...
Jun 30, 2026
2 People Arrested on Theft Charges in Montgomery County
(Villisca) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Bedford, Iowa, man and a Colorado woman on a Class B felony theft charge on Monday. The arrest stems from a traffic stop in the 100 block o...
Jun 30, 2026
Red Oak Man Arrested for Fleeing Law Enforcement Officers
(Red Oak) A suspect attempting to flee from law enforcement faces charges in Montgomery County. The Red Oak Police Department arrested 37-year-old Brandon Lee Gugenhan of Red Oak on Monday in the 1000...
Jun 30, 2026
