Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Iowa Headlines: Libertarian Ballot Fight, Airport Death, Storm Aid, EPA Cleanup Funds, and Landfill Capacity Concerns
Libertarian Candidate for Governor Files Petition (Des Moines, IA) -- The Libertarian Party's gubernatorial ticket wants a judge to reverse a decision to remove it from the November ballot. The petiti...
Jun 25, 2026
Public Hearing Scheduled on Gravel Pit Proposal in Shelby County
(Avoca) Regional Water Rural Water Association, based in Avoca, is concerned about a petition that has been submitted requesting a Conditional Use Permit for property located within Sections 21 and 22...
Jun 25, 2026
Trojans Dominate Shenandoah with 10-0 Victory in Four Innings
(Atlantic) Atlantic's high-powered offense and dominant performance in the circle from Brynn Lamp led the Trojans to a 10-0 victory in four innings over Shenandoah. Atlantic wasted little time taking ...
Jun 24, 2026
Wednesday, June 24. Area High School Baseball and Softball Scores
Wednesday, June 24 Softball Hawkeye Ten Atlantic 10 Shenandoah, 0 Rolling Valley Glidden Ralston 8 Coon Rapids Bayard, 0 Western Iowa Logan Magnolia 15 Underwood, 0 Non-Conference Exira EHK/Audubon 13...
Jun 24, 2026
Updated: Fire Destroys Large Shop and its' Contents in Southern Cass County: Sparks Extensive Emergency Response
(Cass County) Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded to a large shop fire in southern Cass County on Wednesday afternoon. The call was dispatched at 4:46 p.m. for a fire at 58708 Y...
Jun 24, 2026 default
Park Advisory Commission Presented with Donations for 2nd Annual Freedom Festival
(Atlantic) Ali Pieken from the Atlantic Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, and Chairperson for the 2nd Annual "Freedom Festival," announced today that Gregg Young Chevrolet donated funds to cove...
Jun 24, 2026
Area Softball Teams Well Represented in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
(Des Moines) The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) released its fifth softball rankings of the 2026 season on Wednesday, with several area teams holding strong positions across the state'...
Jun 24, 2026
IHSAA Releases Class 1A and 2A Substate Baseball Assignments
(Boone) Baseball district and substate brackets for the 2026 postseason are now available for Class 2A and 1A. The first round of postseason games in 1A and 2A are scheduled for Friday, July 3. In 1A ...
Jun 24, 2026
West Powers Missouri Valley Past Exira/EHK/Audubon with Two-Homer Performance
(Missouri Valley) Missouri Valley topped Exira/EHK/Audubon 3-1 in a softball game between two ranked teams. The Spartans are ranked third in Class 1A, and Missouri Valley is rated fourth in Class 2A. ...
Jun 24, 2026
State News: Trial Dates Set for Two Iowa City Shooting Suspects
(Iowa City, IA) -- Trial dates are set for two teens accused in a mass shooting that injured five in Iowa City. The trial for 17-year-old Damarian Jones is scheduled for August 18. Jones is accused of...
Jun 24, 2026
