Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Iowa's Snowfall Totals: A Widespread Variation from 3 to 15 Inches Across the State
(Des Moines) Snow totals across southwest, central, and northeast Iowa vary widely, according to the National Weather Service office in Des Moines. Communities around Atlantic and areas farther east r...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Democratic Senate Hopefuls to Address Rural Concerns in Greenfield
(Greenfield) The Adair County Democrats will host a candidate forum featuring both Democratic primary candidates for U.S. Senate, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. The forum is scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

Winter Storm Warning
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa until 9 a.m. CST this morning, as snow continues to fall across the region. The area co...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

State Lawmakers Advance Key Bills As Funnel Week Deadline Hits; Ag Tech, Flood Relief, and Iowa State Fair Updates Announced
State Lawmakers Pass Several Proposals Ahead Of 'Funnel Week' (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa State lawmakers beat the clock on several bills on Thursday for "funnel week." Among the hundreds of bills introd...
Tom Robinson Feb 20, 2026

511ia Road Conditions Report: 5:02 Friday Morning
(Area) All Roads in southwest and west central Iowa are completely covered with snow and ice. For the latest road conditions report, go to 511ia.org
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Senator Grassley Fields Question on Cancer Incidences During Cass Health Visit
(Atlantic) - Chuck Grassley made a stop at Cass Health on Wednesday afternoon as part of his 46th annual 99-county tour. Iowa has become a focal point in the ongoing battle against cancer, holding the...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Creston Police Arrest Man for Attempted Burglary
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young, homeless, at 302 N. Pine Street for 3rd-degree attempted burglary. Authorities transported Young to the Union County ...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Winter Storm Warning Expanded Across Western and Central Iowa; Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include Cass, Audubon, Shelby, Guthrie, Crawford, and Carroll counties, with hazardous conditions expected from 3:00 p.m. today through 6:00 a....
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Iowa Legislature Advances Budget, Trucking, and Raw Milk Bills; Former First Lady Remembered and Highway Honor Proposed
Bill To Maintain Budget Spending Levels Advances In Legislature (Des Moines, IA) -- A bill that would establish protocols if the legislature can't pass a budget is advancing. Iowa Republican lawmakers...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2026

Atlantic City Administrator Says Property Tax Levy Expected to Decrease for FY27
(Atlantic) - Atlantic City Administrator John Lund told the City Council on Wednesday that the property tax levy is expected to decrease as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Lund said sched...
Tom Robinson Feb 18, 2026







