Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Montgomery County Man arrested on Drug-Related Charges
(Red Oak) A Villisca, Iowa, man faces drug possession charges. Montgomery County Deputies arrested 55-year-old Keith Allan Currin on Wednesday following a traffic stop at Highway 71 and 265th Street. ...
Sep 03, 2026
State News: Tobacco Tax Poll, Disaster Aid, Spending Investigation and Newton Exposure
Poll: Majority Of Iowans Support Raising Tobacco Taxes (Des Moines, IA) -- A majority of likely Iowa voters support raising tobacco taxes to help combat rising cancer rates in the state. A new poll by...
Sep 03, 2026
Atlantic City Council Approves Development Agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday approved Resolution #48-26, authorizing a development agreement with Mudslayer Manufacturing, LLC and providing for economic development assistance. J...
Sep 02, 2026
Atlantic City Council Passes First Reading on Stand-Alone Garage Proposal
(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council on Wednesday held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending "Stand-Alone Garages." The Planning and Zoning Commission has been worki...
Sep 02, 2026
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln, and Lewis Central Tie for First at Atlantic Trojan Girls Tennis Team Invitational
(Atlantic) Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln, and Lewis Central each scored 26 points and tied for the team title at the Atlantic Trojan Girls Tennis Team Invitational on Wednesday. Clarinda finished th...
Sep 02, 2026
Denison-Schleswig Carries a 1-0 Record into the Atlantic Game on Friday Night
(Denison) The Denison-Schleswig enters week two with some momentum after its come-from-behind 21-10 win over Storm Lake last week. The Monarchs fell behind early 10-0; however, they overcame the adver...
Sep 02, 2026
Glenwood Offense Rolls in Week One Win: Now Prepares for Harlan
(Glenwood) Glenwood Head Coach Cory Faust is pleased with the way his offense ran the ball last week in the 63-48 win over Atlantic. The Rams piled up 403 rushing yards and another 148 yards passing. ...
Sep 02, 2026
State News: Administrative Growth, State Fair Favorites and Veteran Cemetery Expansion
Administrative Growth Far Outpaces Iowa Public School Enrollment (Des Moines, IA) -- Despite falling enrollment in Iowa public schools, the number of administrators is growing. A Common Sense Institut...
Sep 02, 2026
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to Renew County Farm Lease Agreement
(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's meeting set September 22 as the bid letting date for the cash rent of the 114.5-acre County Farm. This must be posted in the paper no ...
Sep 02, 2026
Heat Advisory
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. this afternoon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heat index values are expected to reach 103 degrees, which m...
Sep 02, 2026
