Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Drought Enters 180th Week: Alarming Moisture Deficits
(Des Moines) Iowa's Record Drought continues and is getting worse in some respects across the state. State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan says Iowa is coming off the 16th driest November in 151 years...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023

Central Iowa School District May Change To Four-Day School Week
(Martensdale) A central Iowa school district is considering switching to a four-day school week for the next school year-the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District held a community informatio...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023
Iowa And Iowa State Marching Band Finalists In Metallica's Competition
(Undated) Iowa and Iowa State marching bands are two of five finalists in Metallica's first "For Whom the Band Tolls" competition. The University of Iowa Marching Band performed its Metallica show on ...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023
People Welcomed to Governor's Mansion This Sunday
(Des Moines) People are welcomed to the Governor's mansion this Sunday for a special holiday tour. Iowa's First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds said he and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds are inviting people to C...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023

TSA Agents Reminding Travelers With Firearms How To Pack
(Des Moines, IA) -- TSA is reminding travelers with firearms the correct way to pack. Under TSA rules, guns are to be unloaded inside a padded, locked, hard-sided case. This year, TSA workers at the D...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023

White House Looks to Appease Border Hawks
(Washington, DC) The Biden administration is pitching a new border plan that would deport more illegal immigrants without asylum screenings. The President says he is willing to compromise to win over ...
Tom Robinson Dec 14, 2023

CAM School Facilities Committee Meets Later Today
(Anita) The CAM School District's Facilities Committee is meeting today. The CAM School Board met with Sitelogiq. The firm has started looking at the district's buildings and resources for repair and ...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2023

Montgomery County Man arrested for Violating Driving Privileges
(Red Oak) On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 39-year-old Cory R. Smith of Elliott in the 200 block of Cherry Street. Deputies transported Smith to the Montgomery County Jail f...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2023
Bald Eagle Population Growing, But May Be Currently Less Visible
(Des Moines) Finding bald eagles is becoming a common occurrence in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources mid-winter eagle count will start in two weeks. DNR staff and volunteers will travel ...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2023

Police Searching for Missing Ames Girl
(Story County) Law enforcement is looking for a missing Ames girl. Five-year-old Avery Lydia Doherty is believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Esther Bender. She weighs 45 pounds, standing four...
Tom Robinson Dec 13, 2023







