Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Griswold Schools Plans to Launch Construction Trades Program
(Griswold) The Griswold School District plans to offer a construction trades program for students, aiming to launch it next school year. Henrichs says if everything works out, the district hopes to be...
Oct 23, 2026
DNR to Stock 1,200 Trout at Atlantic's Schildberg Recreation Area Today
(Atlantic) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock trout at Schildberg Recreation Area in Atlantic this afternoon. The DNR's annual trout stocking at Big Lake in Council Bluffs is schedule...
Oct 23, 2026
State News: Trump Returns to Iowa, 87K Face Health Coverage Changes, FEMA Aid Approved, School Threat Charges Filed, and Library Hours Cut
President Trump Speaks At Sioux City Rally Thursday Night, Dubuque Visit Set For Nov. 1 (Sioux City, IA) -- President Donald Trump visited Iowa last night, and is set to return in a couple weeks. The ...
Oct 23, 2026
Atlantic Faces Must-Win Game Against Carroll to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
(Atlantic) Atlantic (5-3) faces a must-win situation Friday night when the Trojans host Carroll (7-1) in a Class 3A District 6 football matchup. Carroll is 4-0 in district play, while Atlantic is 3-1....
Oct 22, 2026
Underwood and East Sac County Meet in Class 1A First-Round Playoff Game
(Underwood) Underwood is back in familiar territory with another postseason appearance. The Eagles finished the regular season 7-1 and will host East Sac County in the first round of the Class 1A Stat...
Oct 22, 2026
Paul Pate: Iowa Elections Protected By Safeguards
(Des Moines) Voting security in Iowa is a top priority. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the state takes a layered approach to protect the process's integrity. Pate says the first step is verify...
Oct 22, 2026
State News: ISU Student Lawsuit, Water Rates Rise, and Sports Teams
Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Retiring (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's top national guard general is stepping down in January. Governor Kim Reynolds announced the retirement of Major General Stephen...
Oct 22, 2026
Red Oak Woman arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 32-year-old Casaundra Anne Bookout late Wednesday afternoon at 6th Street and Skyline Drive. Officers transported Bookout to the Montgomery County Jail on charges of ...
Oct 22, 2026
Decatur County Crash Claims One Life
(Humeston) A Polk County man died in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in Decatur County. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at around 1:17 p.m. on Popcorn Road and 110th Str...
Oct 21, 2026
Shelby County Supervisors Approve Hazard Mitigation Plan, Receive Department Updates
(Harlan) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors received several department updates and approved the county's multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan during its recent meeting. Jay Ring, Shelby Co...
Oct 21, 2026
