Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Most of Iowa is no longer under drought conditions
(IOWA) - After a soggy stretch across the state, Iowa's drought is finally easing. Seventy-five percent of Iowa is now experiencing no drought conditions, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor ...
May 22, 2026
Iowa State Patrol Warns of '100 Deadliest Days' of Summer: Safety Tips Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
(Denison) Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Information Officer Shelby McCreedy says the 100 deadliest days of summer start this Memorial Day Weekend. As of Thursday, May 21, the Iowa Departme...
May 22, 2026
Driver and Infant Escape Uninjured in Montgomery County Crash
(Red Oak) The driver and a seven-month-old child escaped injury in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened at around 8:0...
May 22, 2026
State News: Stable Unemployment, New Vaccine Regulations, and Educational Changes
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In April (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa's unemployment rate held steady at three-point-three percent in April. Iowa Workforce Development says manufacturing, the state'...
May 22, 2026
Adair Casey-School Board Exploring Daycare Expansion and Enhanced Security Measures
(Guthrie Center) At Wednesday's meeting, the Adair-Casey Community School District Board of Education discussed secure entryways, restroom remodel, and a recent survey regarding daycare within the com...
May 21, 2026
State News: School Threat, Drug Indictment, Health Legislation, and Child Abuse Cases
Student Taken Into Custody After School Threat (West Des Moines, IA) -- A student was taken into custody after a reported threat at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School on Wednesday morning. Police ...
May 21, 2026
Atlantic Police Department Honored with Leadership in Community Policing Award
(Coralville, Iowa) The Atlantic Police Department receives a high honor. On Wednesday night, at the Iowa Police Chiefs Association Awards Banquet, the Atlantic Police Department was honored with the L...
May 21, 2026
The Atlantic City Council Approves Support for Participation in C.A.T. Grant Application
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday night passed Resolution #31-26 that expresses the City Council's support for the YMCA Community Development Project and authorizes the City of Atlanti...
May 20, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Fireworks Dates for July 2026
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday discussed and approved the dates for legally shooting off fireworks in the City of Atlantic City. Atlantic City Administrator John Lund stated that he...
May 20, 2026
Gilbert, and Des Moines-Christian Advance to the Class 3A State Girls' Golf Tournament: Atlantic, Third
(Atlantic) The Gilbert girls' golf team delivered an outstanding performance at the Class 3A Region 2 Golf Tournament on Wednesday, shooting an impressive score of 301 to secure first place among twel...
May 20, 2026
