Author Archives: Tom Robinson
National Study Shows Iowa Among Top 5 States Struggling to Find Workers
(Undated) -- National financial website WalletHub says Iowa is among the top five states struggling to fill open jobs. They looked at all 50 states comparing the job openings rate last month as well a...
Feb 16, 2023
Updated: Winter Storm Warning
(Des Moines) A Winter Storm Warning continues today for the southwest Iowa counties south of Interstate 80 until 6:00 p.m. this evening. Northeast winds will create blowing and drifting in rural areas...
Feb 16, 2023
Harlan advances to Regional Final with Win Over Atlantic
(Atlantic) Harlan survived a slow start to defeat Atlantic 46-37 in a Class 3A Region 5 semifinal. Paytn Harter knocked two field goals, and Keira Olson hit the other to give the Trojans a 6-0 lead ea...
Feb 15, 2023
Seven Wrestlers Compete for Atlantic at State Wrestling Tournament
(Glenwood) Atlantic has seven wrestlers compete today at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. The Trojans won the district title last Saturday at Glenwood and crowned five champions and th...
Feb 15, 2023
Atlantic and Harlan Square off in 3A Regional Semi-Final: Live-Video Streamed on westerniowatoday.com
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Harlan matchup for the third time this season tonight in a Class 3A Regional Semi-Final at Atlantic. The Trojans (18-4), carry a nine-game winning streak into the contest tonig...
Feb 15, 2023
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Report
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in Elliott following a call to the area of Main and Maple Street in Elliott for a possible domestic situation. During the investigation,...
Feb 15, 2023
Winter Storm Warning for Southwest Iowa Tonight into Thursday
(Des Moines) A winter storm is poised to impact southwest Iowa tonight into Thursday. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southwest Iowa from 9:00 p.m. this evening to 6:00 ...
Feb 15, 2023
South and Hoover head to state wrestling for CAM
(Anita) CAM will have two wrestlers in the field Wednesday for the State Wrestling Tournament. Brian South will take to the mat for the Cougars at 160. He's 38-8 on the season and will meet 35-17 Shay...
Feb 14, 2023
Guthrie County Supervisors Recap
(Guthrie Center) Guthrie County Conservation Director Brad Halterman, appearing in front of the board of supervisors this (Tuesday) morning, is looking to start some outdoor projects. Halterman recent...
Feb 14, 2023
Creston Police Arrest Maryland Man on Drug and Weapons Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested a Maryland man on drug and weapons charges. Police arrested 19-year-old Jadon Ahmed Penn on Monday at 802 W. Taylor street for Carrying a loaded gun in City limits an...
Feb 14, 2023
