Author Archives: Tom Robinson
State News: Sentencing of Former DMPS Superintendent, and National Guard Deployment
Sentencing Today For Former DMPS Superintendent, Federal Prosecutors Ask For 3 Years (Des Moines, IA) -- Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts is scheduled to be sentenced today....
May 29, 2026
Sustainable Farming Demonstration: Join Alan Zellmer at the PFI Field Day in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Alan Zellmer of Atlantic will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day. The event is free to attend and open to the public. More information about the field day is below, and ...
May 29, 2026
Firefighters Respond to Garage Fire in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Marne Firemen responded to a garage fire Wednesday night. Atlantic First Assistant Fire Chief Tim Cappel says the call went out just before 10:30 p.m. near Second and Linn Stre...
May 28, 2026
New Downtown Red Oak Clinic to Combine Dental, Medical, and Urgent Care in 2027
(Red Oak) - Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) will open a new Downtown Rural Health Clinic in early 2027 after approving the acquisition of Dental Care, PC on May 27, 2026. The clinic will in...
May 28, 2026
State News: Democrats Push for Caucus Return, Surgeons Top Salary List, and Drug-Laced Lasagna Case
Iowa Democrats Make Pitch To DNC For First-In-The-Nation Caucuses (Washington, D.C.) -- Iowa Democrats are asking the Democratic National Committee to return its first-in-the-nation caucuses to Iowa. ...
May 28, 2026
Fire Causes Significant Damage to a Rural Stanton Residence
(Stanton) A fire earlier this week caused significant damage to a rural Stanton residence. Stanton Fire Chief Brayton Allen tells KSOM/KS95 News that the call went out just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday...
May 28, 2026
Atlantic Fourth in Class 3A State Golf Tournament
(Waterloo) The Atlantic Boys' Golf Team polished off a solid spring season with a fourth-place finish in a tight race at the Class 3A State Golf Tournament at Waterloo on Wednesday. The Trojans finish...
May 27, 2026
Updated: Minor Injuries Reported in Single-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 80 Near Atlantic
(Atlantic) A single-vehicle accident on Interstate 80, north of Atlantic, resulted in minor injuries to one individual. According to Cass County Sheriff John Westering, the incident occurred around 7:...
May 27, 2026
Atlantic Firefighters Respond to a Structure Fire Early Wednesday Morning
(Atlantic) The Atlantic and Marne Fire Departments responded to a barn fire north of Atlantic early this morning. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel says the call went out at around 4:43 at 61344 Boston R...
May 27, 2026
State News: New Vape Tax, Rising Nitrates, and Beach Swimming Warning
Iowa Dems Trying To Get Back First In The Nation Caucuses (Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Democratic Party trying to get back first in the nation caucuses. The Democratic National Committee took the hist...
May 27, 2026
