Author Archives: Tom Robinson
Creston Police Report
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 35-year old John Antonio Medina, of Waterloo, Iowa, on charges of 5th-degree theft Officer's cited Medina on a Promise to Appear.
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021

Trevor Fredricksen Memorial Fund Donates to Friends of Lake Anita
(Anita) The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund donated $500 to The Friends of Lake Anita for their free fishing clinic, held on Saturday, June 5th at Lake Anita State Park. "This is a wonderful opportu...
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021
Western Iowa Jury Finds Teenager Guilty Of Murder
(Onawa, IA) A western Iowa jury has found a teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of another teen. Sixteen-year-old Joseph Hopkins was killed in Mapleton in late January last y...
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021
Administrative Law Judge Says Des Moines Superintendent Violated His Ethical Duty
(Des Moines, IA) An administrative law judge says the Des Moines superintendent of schools violated his ethical duty by keeping students out of school last fall. Judge David Lindgren didn't determine ...
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021
Iowa District #20 Representative Ray Sorensen weighs in 2021 Legislative Session
(Greenfield) Iowa District #20 Representative Ray Sorensen is satisfied with the accomplishments of the 2021 Legislative Session. Iowa Republican Lawmakers wrapped up the session late Wednesday night,...
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021

Ernst Highlights Iowa Businesses Struggling to Hire Workers
(Washington) U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the challenges Iowa employers fac...
Tom Robinson May 21, 2021

Atlantic Trio Compete at Boy's District Golf Tournament at Orange City
(Orange City) The Atlantic trio of Braden Smith, Drey Newell, and Garrett McLaren competed as individuals at the District Golf Tournament at Landsmeer Golf Course in Orange City on Thursday. Braden Sm...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2021
Thunderstorms a possibility Later Today
(Des Moines) Jim Lee with the National Weather Service in Des Moines forecasts thunderstorm activity to pick up later today. Lee says the risk for severe weather is low. "We've seen some light showers...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2021
Creston Police Report
(Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 32-year old Kayla Sue Hoffman, homeless, for, Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana, 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamp...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2021
Iowa DMV To Begin Pilot Program For Digital IDs By End Of 2021
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles plans to begin a pilot program for digital I-Ds by the end of the year. The idea was first tested five years ago. Drivers would still get a ph...
Tom Robinson May 20, 2021







