Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 23-year-old Trevor Lee Henry of Mount Ayr today at 301 W. Adams Street for consuming an alcoholic beverage in a public place. Henry was transported to the Union Count...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2023
Governor Reynolds Announces Drop-in Corporate Tax Rate, Second Year in a row
(Des Moines) On Thursday, Iowa Governor Reynolds announced that Iowa's corporate tax rate will drop to 7.1 percent from 8.4 percent for tax year (TY) 2024, which was not projected to happen until late...
Tom Robinson Sep 24, 2023

Update: Ottumwa Man Fails to Appear for Verdict in Murder Trial
(Ottumwa) The Ottumwa Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are seeking the public's assistance in locating Gregory Allen Showalter Sr. Showalter has an arrest warrant for ...
Tom Robinson Sep 23, 2023

Atlantic Wins District Opener over Knoxville
(Knoxville) Atlantic piled up 332 yards of offense, and the defense stymied Knoxville's running game, resulting in a 20-17 road win in a Class 3A District 6 season opener. The Trojans held Knoxville t...
Tom Robinson Sep 23, 2023
Creston Police Cite Driver for Leaving Scene of an Accident Amongst Other Citations
(Creston) An Osceola man is cited for leaving the scene of an accident and four other citations after striking two parked vehicles in Creston. Creston Police mailed the driver, identified as 35-year-o...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023

Updated: Montgomery County City and School Election Candidates
(Red Oak) The deadline for filing for City and School elections has come and gone, and Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna released the final list on Thursday. Red Oak City Offices: Mayor: Shawnna L....
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023

Ten Car Crash Sends Three To Hospital
(West Des Moines, IA) A ten-car crash is being investigated on I-80. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. yesterday near the Jordan Creek Parkway exit. Video footage shows the chain-reaction collisi...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023
Kyle Ricke Makes First Court Appearance
(Algona, IA) -- The man accused of killing Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram makes his first court appearance. Yesterday, 43-year-old Kyle Ricke arrived back in Iowa. He allegedly fled to Minnesota aft...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds's Husband Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
(Des Moines, IA) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says her husband is diagnosed with lung cancer. She announced the first gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, yesterday. Governor Reynolds said they are positive he wi...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023
Western Iowa Under a Severe Weather Threat on Saturday
(Des Moines) Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front tomorrow afternoon through the evening hours, and some could be severe, especially along and west of Interstate 35. Ashley Bury wi...
Tom Robinson Sep 22, 2023







