Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approves Jailer Position
(Guthrie Center) On Tuesday morning, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors approved an additional jailer to the staff. The Board also approved a $1.20 increase for all jailers on the team. Jail Admi...
Tom Robinson Oct 03, 2023

Creston Woman arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 42-year-old Megan Marie Brown of Creston on Monday for possessing drug paraphernalia, a person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, and driving while barred. Office...
Tom Robinson Oct 03, 2023

Iowa Speedway to Host NASCAR Cup Series
(Undated) The Iowa Speedway will have the NASCAR Cup Series race next year. A press release from the governor's office yesterday says they will declare a new sports and entertainment event today at a ...
Tom Robinson Oct 03, 2023
Ski Area Considering Expansion
(Mt. Crescent, IA) The Mount Crescent Ski Area is considering expanding its operations. Officials say the plan is to turn the Pottawattamie County attraction into a year-round destination that will at...
Tom Robinson Oct 03, 2023

Red Oak Man Jailed on Assault and Other Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces multiple charges following his arrest on Monday in the 500 block of High Street in Red Oak. Police transported 46-year-old Ronald Gordon Bingham Jr. to the Montgomery Cou...
Tom Robinson Oct 03, 2023
Firefighters Dispatched to Train Fire Near Hancock
(Hancock) Firefighters were called to a train engine fire near Hancock shortly before midnight. Hancock Fire Chief Josh Billings says the call went out at around 11:53 p.m. on Sunday. Billings says th...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023

Former Vice-President Mike Pence to Appear at Atlantic Football Game on Friday
(Atlantic) Former Vice-President Mike Pence will stop at Friday's Atlantic vs. Perry football game. Atlantic High School Athletic Director and Assistance Principal Andy Mitchell received the request l...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023

FAFSA Changes Coming for Iowa Families
(Ankeny) There is a notable change for a common form for college-bound students in Iowa. The FAFSA form for the 2024-2025 school year, will not be available as earlier as it normally is. Jerry McKeen ...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023

Red Oak Police Department Arrest Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 48-year-old Amy Pearl Hunter of Council Bluffs this (Monday) morning following a traffic stop near Highway 48 and Ratliff Road in Red Oak. During the investigation, t...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023
High Fire Danger Continues This Afternoon: Chance of Frost Late This Week
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says a high fire danger is expected again this afternoon, with highs in the lower 90's and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. There is a chance of strong thu...
Tom Robinson Oct 02, 2023







