Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Authors McGregor and Knop receive National Recognition through the Independent Press Award
(Atlantic) The 2022 Independent Press Award recognized "While the Windmill Watched," a slice of Rural America in the 1950s written by Jackie Pheiffer McGregor and Janine Pfeiffer Knop in the category ...
Mar 19, 2022
House Passes Bill Prohibitive Restrictions On Religious Institutions
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa House has passed on a 93 to one vote that would prohibit state and local officials from imposing restrictions on religious institutions, like churches, that aren't imposed...
Mar 18, 2022
Forecast Doesn't Look Good For Easing Dry Conditions
(Ames, IA) The National Climate Prediction Center is now forecasting the current La Nina will last well into summer -- which may not be good news for parts of western Iowa in "severe drought." directo...
Mar 18, 2022
Winter Weather Advisory for Portions of Southwest Iowa
(Southwest Iowa) A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for southwest Iowa until noon today. The counties in the advisory area are; Audubon, Guthrie, Cass, Adair, Adams, Union, Montgomery, Mills, Frem...
Mar 18, 2022
Stanton Child Resource Center Expansion Project Receives Huge Financial Boost
(Stanton) The Stanton Child Resource Center expansion project is a "go" thanks to a one-million-dollar community-based project allocation from the Federal Government. SCRC Director Britany Schoning, s...
Mar 18, 2022
Mike Kolbe announces Run for Shelby County Supervisor
(Harlan) Harlan Mayor Mike Kolbe resigned his position effective March 31, and will begin his campaign for Shelby County Supervisor. Kolbe, running on the Republican ticket, has served on numerous loc...
Mar 17, 2022
Atlantic Girl's Track Team Media Day
(Atlantic) On Wednesday, Atlantic Head Coach Matt Mullenix unveiled his 2022 girl's track team to the media. Twenty-seven athletes make up the roster, including nine letter winners and three state qua...
Mar 17, 2022
Debate On COVID Vaccine Ban Derailed
(Des Moines, IA) -- Twelve House Republicans joined with Democrats in voting against even starting debate on a plan to ban COVID vaccine requirements in businesses, schools, and government agencies. T...
Mar 17, 2022
Mammoth Tooth Found in Sheldon
(Sheldon, IA) -- An engineering contractor working on a lift station project for the city of Sheldon found something unexpected. It was a woolly mammoth tooth unearthed after recent digging. The tooth...
Mar 17, 2022
Harlan City Council approves increase in Pool Staff Stipend, and JJ Jensen Well Project
(Harlan) At Tuesday's meeting, the Harlan City Council approved the recommended pay increases for the swimming pool staff and the installation of a water well at J.J. Jensen Park. The City is preparin...
Mar 17, 2022
