Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Atlantic City Council Sets Public Hearing to Consider Dissolving Park and Rec Board
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday set August 2 for a Public Hearing to consider dissolving the Parks and Recreation Board. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett says this is the only elected Bo...
Jul 19, 2023
Atlantic City Council Approves Changes to Park and Rec. Director Job Description
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday voted to approve the creation of the position of Parks and Recreation Coordinator, the job description and set compensation for Fiscal Year 2024. On J...
Jul 19, 2023
Dead Body Found In Missouri River In Southwest Iowa
(Fremont Co., IA) -- An investigation's underway after a dead body is found in the Missouri River in southwest Iowa. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says the body was found around 12:45 yesterday ...
Jul 19, 2023
Iowa Gets New Logo, Slogan
(Des Moines) Iowa is getting a new slogan and state logo. Governor Reynolds on Tuesday unveiled the state's new slogan: "Freedom to Flourish." She says the new slogan aims to attract more businesses t...
Jul 19, 2023
Western Iowa Man Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Abusing Teen
(Lytton, Iowa) A Sac County man is charged for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. Sheriff's officials say they were alerted recently to text messages between the alleged victim and Antonio...
Jul 19, 2023
Reynolds Says She's Open To Appearing With Trump After Criticism
(Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds continues her pledge to remain neutral in the 2024 GOP presidential nomination race. Speaking Tuesday, Reynolds says she would consider appearing with former ...
Jul 19, 2023
Water Bottle Advisory Continues
(Kimballton) The southwest Iowa town of Kimballton is still dealing with a bottled water advisory. The community is now two weeks into the advisory, with health officials telling them the tap water ha...
Jul 19, 2023
Audubon Schools Renovation Project on Budget, Timing is Another Issue
(Audubon) Audubon Schools Superintendent Eric Trager says the building project is on budget, and plans are to start classes on time on August 23. Trager is confident the project will finish on budget;...
Jul 18, 2023
Griswold School Board Continues Discussion on Four-Day School Week
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board discussed the proposed four-day school week at Monday's meeting. In June, the administration conducted an all-staff meeting asking for input. Schools Superintenden...
Jul 18, 2023
Des Moines Council Member Told To Show Up Or Resign
(Des Moines) A neighborhood group has a message for a Des Moines City Council member: show up to meetings or resign. It's been nearly four months since Council Member Indira Sheumaker attended a counc...
Jul 18, 2023
