Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Griswold Representative Tom Moore Weighs on Governor's School Choice Bill
(Griswold) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds points to school choice as one of her top priorities once the 2023 Iowa Legislative session starts in January. District 18 Republican Representative Tom Moore voi...
Dec 17, 2022
Atlantic School Board Tables Storage Shed Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board, at Wednesday's meeting, tabled the Architect/Engineer contract of a new high school storage shed. The cost of building the shed would be between $89,000 and $196,...
Dec 17, 2022
Atlantic Activities Director/Assistant Principal Discusses Socioeconomic Classification Proposal
(Atlantic) Atlantic High School Athletic Director Andy Mitchell spoke at this week's school board meeting on how the Iowa High School Athletic Association proposes classifying sports. Football is the ...
Dec 17, 2022
Governor Kim Reynolds Says School Choice Tops Legislative Priorities
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says school choice is a top priority, weeks ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session. It'll be the third time Reynolds has tried to pass the school voucher ...
Dec 16, 2022
Red Oak Police Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Heather Lynn Porter of Ottumwa for Driving Under Suspension. Officers transported Porter to the Montgomery County Jail and held her on a $491.25 bond. &nb...
Dec 16, 2022
Iowa AG Miller Announces Settlement with Medicaid Managed Care Company
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller reaches a 44-point-four-million-dollar settlement with Medicaid managed care company, Centene Corporation. The settlement follows an investigation ...
Dec 16, 2022
Iowa State Patrol Has Busy Thursday
(Undated) Slick roads kept Iowa State Troopers busy yesterday in Central Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says they covered 18-crashes in Thursday morning, one of which was fatal. As weather conditions wor...
Dec 16, 2022
Atlantic Board of Adjustment Approves New Life Church Request for Conditional Use Permit for Atlas Atlantic Cinema Building
(The link to the entire video-stream of the Board of Adjustment meeting is posted below the story) (Atlantic) The Atlantic Board of Adjustment approved New Life Churches' application for a conditional...
Dec 15, 2022
Iowa House Republicans To Prioritize School Vouchers
(Des Moines, IA) School vouchers are expected to be a priority for Iowa Republicans this legislative session. The school voucher bill would redirect public school funds to private schools, giving low ...
Dec 15, 2022
University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Announces Visitor Restrictions, Screenings
(Iowa City) The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has new visitor screenings and restrictions. The hospital made the changes yesterday due to rising RSV, COVID, and flu cases. Changes for visit...
Dec 15, 2022
