Author Archives: Tom Robinson

Atlantic Archery Teams Compete at Valley Tournament
(West Des Moines) The Atlantic Archery teams wrapped up the regular season on Saturday at the 12th Annual Tiger Archery Bullseye-Coach Tammi Zenti Memorial at West Des Moines-Valley High School. Atlan...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2023
Iowa Drought Conditions Improve Slightly
(Des Moines) Iowa's drought conditions are improving slightly. This week's National Drought Monitor Map shows 80 percent of the state in drought or abnormally dry conditions--down from 83 percent last...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2023

Atlantic Middle School Mentoring Program
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Middle School Mentoring Program started two weeks ago to connect students with the adults in the community. Middle School Principal Scot Aden says thirteen to fourteen Atlantic...
Tom Robinson Feb 19, 2023
Joeash J.C. Stubbs Obituary
Joeash "J.C." Stubbs, 70, of Atlantic, Iowa, died Sunday, February 12, 2023. J.C. is survived by his son, Jay (Bridget) Stubbs; daughter, Kaitrin (Steven) Kilgore; and two sisters and their families, ...
Tom Robinson Feb 18, 2023

Red Oak Police arrest Montgomery County Man for Assault
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 61-year-old Roger Dykes, of Red Oak on Friday in the 1500 block of N. 5th Street for Domestic Assault, 1st Offense. Officers transported Dykes to the Montgomery Count...
Tom Robinson Feb 18, 2023
WHO Says No to Plant-Based COVID Vaccine
(NAFB) It looks like the first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine has withered on the vine. Medicago, the Quebec City, Canada drug manufacturer has announced that it is closing down operations. While Health...
Tom Robinson Feb 18, 2023

Exira/EHK Defeats Coon Rapids-Bayard: Advancing to the Regional Finals
(Elk Horn) Exira-EHK outscored Coon Rapids-Bayard 23-9 in the fourth quarter, leading to a 63-47 win in a girl's Regional semi-final Friday night at Elk Horn. The Spartans started with a 12-3 run in t...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2023
Police Chief Accused of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend
(Plymouth County) A Northwest Iowa police chief is facing charges of abusing his power to stalk a woman. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says Kingsley Police Chief James Dunn is accused of using ...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2023
Weekend Warmup Should Melt the New Snow
(Undated) Another weekend warmup will give us several days well above freezing to help melt the new snow. Total snow accumulations vary from eight inches in Griswold, and Red Oak in Southwest Iowa to ...
Tom Robinson Feb 17, 2023
EMA Director Brian Hamman Weighs in on Winter Conditions in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Snow totals are starting to mount in areas of southwest Iowa. Montgomery County Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman measured eight inches of snow as of 11:15 a.m., as light snow co...
Tom Robinson Feb 16, 2023







