Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Cold Weather Good for Ice Fishing
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist John Lorenzen says phones are ringing as cold weather has formed ice on area lakes and ponds. Lorenzen says ice anglers began inquiring...
Jan 31, 2026
Talent Shines at Class 1A Region 1 Girls Wrestling Tournament at Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Class 1A Region 1 girls wrestling tournament held Friday night in Atlantic showcased the depth of talent across Southwest Iowa, with area teams turning in strong performances and sendin...
Jan 30, 2026
(Berns Bureau, Washington/by Matt Kaye) Trump Defends Tariffs Before Farmers in Iowa
(NAFB) President Trump pushed back against criticism of his tariff policies during an Iowa stump speech to many of his farm supporters. Campaigning to hold onto the House and Senate in the midterms, T...
Jan 30, 2026
Atlantic Host Site for Class 1A Girls' Regional Wrestling Tournament: Coverage on KS 95
(Atlantic) Iowa High School Girls' Regional Wrestling Tournaments will be held across the state of Iowa tonight. The top two individuals in each weight class advance to the Iowa Girls' State Wrestling...
Jan 30, 2026
Cass County Man Hurt in Car-Moped Accident Near Atlantic
(Atlantic) An Atlantic man suffered injuries in a car versus moped accident south of Atlantic. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 10:22 p.m. on Highway 71 near the 58.5-mile marke...
Jan 30, 2026
Man Barricades Himself In Onawa Grain Elevator
(Onawa, IA) -- A man is in custody after barricading himself in a grain elevator. Police say the man climbed up the elevator in Onawa on Thursday and blocked the ladder with rubble to prevent sheriff ...
Jan 30, 2026
Traffic Stop in Montgomery County Leads to the Arrest of a Red Oak Woman
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested 38-year-old Jennifer Holz of Red Oak on Thursday following a traffic stop on Highway 34, and Nature Avenue. Deputies transported Holz to the M...
Jan 30, 2026
State News Headlines
Iowa Senate Advances Bill Allowing Eminent Domain as a Last Resort (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa senators are advancing a bill to allow eminent domain for pipelines as a last resort. Debate continues in th...
Jan 30, 2026
Atlantic clinches Hawkeye Ten Dual title
(Atlantic) The Atlantic boys wrestling team secured the Hawkeye Ten Conference Dual championship Thursday night at home, rolling to victories over Shenandoah, St. Albert, and Southwest Iowa in a quadr...
Jan 29, 2026
Exira/EHK Head Girl's Basketball Coach Tom Petersen Finalist for the NHSACA Coach of the Year
(Exira) The National High School Athletic Coaches Association announced today that Exira/EHK Head Coach Tom Petersen advanced as a finalist for the 2026 National High School Athletic Coaches Associati...
Jan 29, 2026
