Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Severe Storm Risk Expands Across Southwest, West Central, and Central Iowa Wednesday
(Des Moines) Much of Southwest, West Central, and Central Iowa is under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather Wednesday, with storms expected to develop during the afternoon and evening. Acc...
Jul 8, 2026
State News: Troops Head to D.C., Wall That Heals Returns, Fair Food Unveiled
120 Iowa National Guard Troops Deploy To DC Friday (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa National Guard members are being deployed to the nation's capital this week. One hundred and twenty National Guard troops wi...
Jul 8, 2026
Pottawattamie County Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) Montgomery County Deputies arrested 45-year-old Ian Leib of Council Bluffs following a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 34 and Highway 48. Authorities charged Leib with possession...
Jul 8, 2026
Red Oak Man Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge
(Red Oak) Police arrested a Red Oak man on Tuesday on Assault charges in Red Oak. Police arrested 32-year-old Benjamin Carrol Johnson in the 200 block of West Reed Street for Domestic Assault 1st Offe...
Jul 8, 2026
Exira-EHK/Audubon Regional Softball Game Start Time Changed to 5:30 P.M. Coverage on KS95.7 F.M.
The July 8 Exira/EHK/Audubon vs East Mills Regional Softball Game has been moved up to 5:30 p.m. due to potential storms. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Bound or paid for with cash or card upo...
Jul 8, 2026
Facing Declining Numbers, Exira/EHK Looks to Athletic Sharing to Sustain Spartan Programs
(Elk Horn) Exira/EHK Athletic Director Tom Petersen and Schools Superintendent Trevor Miller led a community-wide meeting at the Exira/EHK gymnasium at Elk Horn on Tuesday night, focusing on the futur...
Jul 7, 2026
Montgomery County Supervisors Approve Temporary Budget, HR Clerk Position in 3-2 Vote
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning approved Resolution 2026-28 to create a temporary Budget, Finance, and Human Resources Clerk position not to exceed one year. Mo...
Jul 7, 2026
Christmas in July comes to Produce in the Park on July 9
(Article submitted by Market Manager Ciara Hoegh) (Atlantic) The summer heatwave is standing strong, but Produce in the Park fights back by inviting the community to chill out like it's December. July...
Jul 7, 2026
Red Oak Council Approves Resolution to End EMS Service to Emerson Without Agreement
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council on Monday night passed a resolution to discontinue EMS Service to Emerson. The resolution authorizes City Administrator Lisa Kotter to provide written notice to the ...
Jul 7, 2026
Corn Conditions Hold Steady as Soybean Ratings Slip in Latest USDA Report
(Omaha) U.S. corn crop conditions held steady last week, while soybean ratings declined slightly, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Progress report rele...
Jul 7, 2026
