Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Friends of the Atlantic Library Fall Book Sale Begins Wednesday
(Atlantic) The Friends of the Atlantic Libraries' fall biannual book sale starts this week. Greg Williams, Friends of the Atlantic Library, says the sale starts Wednesday, October 21, and runs through...
Oct 20, 2026
State News: Governor Reynolds' Husband Faces Cancer Recurrence, Inflation Remains High, Trump Plans Sioux City Rally
Cancer Recurrence For Husband Of Iowa Governor (Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' husband is facing a recurring cancer diagnosis after three years of remission. The Governor's Office shar...
Oct 20, 2026
Montgomery County Man Charged with Protection Order Violation and Harassment
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 30-year-old Andrew Michael Brammer of Red Oak this morning for violating a protection order and for harassment. Officers transported Brammer to the Montgomery County ...
Oct 19, 2026
Secretary Pate and Secretary of Agriculture Naig Highlight Early Voting Options Amid Delayed Harvest
(Des Moines) Iowa's harvest is running about two weeks behind after a historically wet September, and with the election 15 days away, state leaders want farmers to plan to vote. Secretary of State Pau...
Oct 19, 2026
Iowans Lose $26 Million In Cyber Scams In 2025
(Des Moines) Cyber scams cost Iowans $ 26 million last year. Heather Kriener of the Iowa Department of Insurance says one ploy involves tech support pop-ups that tell consumers their computers are inf...
Oct 19, 2026
New Guthrie Center Mayor Roger Baird Focuses on Community Unity and City Efficiency
(Guthrie Center) Newly sworn-in Guthrie Center Mayor Roger Baird told KSOM-KS95 News he is fully retired and can devote virtually all of his time to the position. The council unanimously appointed Rog...
Oct 19, 2026
Early Voting Surges Across Key States Ahead Of Midterms
(Undated) -- Early voting is off to a strong start across much of the country ahead of the November 3rd midterm elections, with several key states reporting significant increases in voter participatio...
Oct 19, 2026
Above-Normal Temperatures, Precipitation Expected Across Iowa Late October
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says the 8-14 day forecast for Iowa calls for above-normal temperatures and precipitation. The National Weather Service in Des Moines forecasts sunny skies an...
Oct 19, 2026
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) A Villisca man is in custody on a serious misdemeanor Assault charge. Montgomery County Deputies arrested 35-year-old Steven Dukes on Sunday night in the 400 block of E. 2nd Street. The arre...
Oct 19, 2026
Reese Harlan Reaches Two Career Milestones: Named KS95's Armour Insurance Athlete of the Week
(Atlantic) Atlantic sophomore volleyball player Reese Harlan has surpassed the 500-career-kill and 500-career-dig milestones. For her performance, Harlan has been named the KS95.7 Armour Insurance Tro...
Oct 19, 2026
