Author Archives: Tom Robinson

(Harlan) The frigid cold temperature keeps everyone inside these days. Pets can be dressed in special garments to keep them warm during a walk, and a brief let out. However, wildlife such as birds and...

(Atlantic) Senator Chuck Grassley appearing at a town hall meeting at Henningsen Construction in Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon, fielded questions from company employees and the public on various top...

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Police report ten arrests from February 6 through February 22. On February 6, Police arrested 19-year old Michael Gehling of Atlantic and 26-year old River Pecha-Nichols on 3rd...

(Eldon, IA) -- A southeast Iowa school board has approved a shift to a four-day school week, starting in August. The superintendent of the Cardinal Community School District in Eldon, Joel Pedersen sa...

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Senate has unanimously voted to deregulate businesses that offer what's called "threading." A piece of cotton thread is wound through the eyebrow and then pulled to remove...

(Griswold) The Griswold School Board approved pay increases for sub-para-educators and substitute teachers effective immediately on Monday. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says the increase is due to the...

(Creston) Creston Police report two arrests in separate incidents. Police arrested 41-year old Justin Alan Robertson of Greenfield on Friday at 211 n. Birch Street for violation of a no-contact order....

(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested a former Red Oak Schools para-educator on sexual abuse charges. Police arrested 33-year-old Angela Marie Kruze Monday evening. Authorities received a report on Februa...

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case involving the closing of a business after the COVID emergency proclamation. The insurance company declined to pay Wakon...

(Des Moines) Mixed precipitation is forming a light glaze of ice on area roadways this morning. All roads in western Iowa are partially covered with ice this morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in e...