Author Archives: Tom Robinson
National Weather Service Issues Multiple Weather Advisories for Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of west central and southwest Iowa. A Cold Weather Advisory for counties in central Iowa, and a Winter Weather Advisor...
Jan 18, 2026
City of Anita Receives Delivery from Homes for Iowa Program
(Atlantic) This past week, the first of two homes through the Homes for Iowa Program was delivered to Anita. Chris Parks, Communications Coordinator for the Southwest Iowa Planning Council, said the o...
Jan 18, 2026
DNR Releases Area Deer Harvest Numbers
(Lewis) This past shotgun season, hunters harvested 100,000 deer across the state of Iowa. John Lorenzen, appearing on the DNR Report this week, broke down those numbers in six area counties. Lorenzen...
Jan 18, 2026
Atlantic Second at Lloyd Shaffer Wrestling Tournament: Harter Wins Individual Title
(Marion) Atlantic advanced six wrestlers to the finals, crowned one champion, totaled 198.5 points, and finished second at the Lloyd Shaffer Wrestling Tournament on Saturday in Marion. Jesup claimed t...
Jan 17, 2026
Harlan Pulls Away in Second Half for Victory Over Atlantic"
(Atlantic) Harlan opened up the game in the third quarter, leading to an 80-60 victory over Atlantic in a Hawkeye Ten Conference boys' basketball matchup on Friday night. The Trojans kept the game com...
Jan 17, 2026
Trojans' Strong Second Half Leads to a Victory Over Harlan, 52-34
(Atlantic) Atlantic's defense shut down Harlan in the second half, leading to a 52-34 victory in a girls' basketball game on Friday night at Atlantic. The Trojans' 6'0 senior post player, Katrina Will...
Jan 16, 2026
Atlantic Eighth and Riverside Ninth at Bob Sharp Girl's Invitational: Armstrong Wins Title at 235 for Atlantic
(Ankeny) Atlantic placed two wrestlers in the championship, and came away with one title at the Bob Sharp girls' Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Ankeny on Friday night. Six Riverside wrestlers ea...
Jan 16, 2026
Creston Man Arrested on FTA Charge
(Creston) The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 37-year-old Tyler James Hicks, of Creston, on Thursday. Officers arrested Hicks at 302 N. Pine Street on a charge of failure to appear. Au...
Jan 16, 2026
Clarinda Man Faces Sentencing for Felony Assault Charge
(Clarinda) Online court records indicate a Clarinda man arrested in November on a felony charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, causing bodily injury, is scheduled to be sentenced Janua...
Jan 16, 2026
Updated: Winter Weather Advisory
(Des Moines) Snow showers and snow squalls are expected today, with possible impacts to both the morning and evening commutes. Narrow bands of intense snow squalls may produce near-blizzard conditions...
Jan 16, 2026
