A note from Mayor Chuck Hinz: COVID-19
by Mayor Chuck Hinz · April 16th, 2020
We are currently living in a situation which impacts us all 24/7 unlike any time since World War II. Now churches are closed. Schools are closed and children are home. We can't visit grandparents. We can't shake hands. We can't give hugs and kisses. We have to maintain social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from others. Movie theatres, libraries and parks are closed including South Troy and East Knoll Park. Theatre performances and musical venues cancelled. No extracurricular school activities or practices or in person social activities. Stores and restaurants and businesses are closed. Drive up and take away have become the norm and those activities help support those restaurants and stores in our community.


Important Robins City Hall information
by Report Submitted · April 16th, 2020
City Hall is closed to the public as of Monday, March 30.


Robins Civic Club Scholarship winners
by Report Submitted · May 16th, 2019
The Robins Civic Club Scholarship Selection Committee has named Noah Gilkes, Meghan Mather, and Erin O'Hara as 2019 scholarship recipients. Each will receive a $500 award sent to their chosen college.


Around the Fire Hydrant- February issue
by Article submitted by the City of Robins Fire Department · February 14th, 2019
Winter is here and with that being said please be safe and be prepared. Take the time to make a winter pack for your car that at least includes a blanket, flashlight, extra cloths, and a cell phone charger. Also make sure your exhaust pipes are open around your home to prevent potential carbon monoxide backup into your home.


Feasting on wild game and christian faith?
by Robyn Ireland Correspondent · February 14th, 2019
The 20th Annual Sportsman's Wild Game Feast, a free event, was held at the Cedar Rapids Faith Bible Church on Saturday, February 2, 2019. When asked what the connection between hunting, fishing and being outdoors in general had to do with faith, Chris Watson (pastor of children's ministry at Faith Bible Church), smiled. "Consider what the Bible says at the very beginning of Genesis.


Robins' community 'Pet Finder' list
by Report Submitted · February 14th, 2019
There are many times throughout the year where residents call in to either tell us they have found, seen a dog/cat running loose or theirs has gone missing.


Caleb Cook named Volunteer of Year
July 19th, 2018
Caleb Cook has been named the 2018 Robins Civic Club Volunteer of Year in recognition of his community service and many hours of volunteering, all of which speaks highly of his heart to serve, the Robins Civic Club said.

MPL adds more teen programming options
July 19th, 2018
Teen programming - and the number of area youth taking advantage of these programs at the Marion Public Library - increased significantly in the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Sewer rates increase this month
by Roger Overbeck · July 19th, 2018
If you recall last year the residential sewer rate increased by $1.50 per month starting on July 1, 2017.

Robins Community Calendar
by Submitted · June 27th, 2018
Calendar of events

Robins showcased in annual baseball tournament
by Submitted · June 27th, 2018
If you live in Robins, you know it is a great place to live.

Robins Civic Club Scholarship winners
by Report Submitted · May 9th, 2018
The Robins Civic Club Scholarship Selection Committee has named Casey Cerveny, Caitlin Kramer, and Ellie McDermott as its 2018 scholarship recipients. Each will receive a $500 award sent to their chosen college.


Two Iowa youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
by Report Submitted · May 9th, 2018
Iowa's top two youth volunteers of 2018, Kaleb Cook, 18, of Robins and Arika Hammond, 14, of Cherokee, were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the 23rd annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Kaleb and Arika - along with 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country - each received $1,000 awards and personal congratulations from Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn at an award ceremony and gala dinner reception held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.


Marion Library: Helping kids stop the 'summer slide'
by Olivia Stoner Marion Public Library Children�s Services Coordinator · May 9th, 2018
The "Summer Slide" is a term describing how the summer break from school causes many children to lose skills they've gained throughout the school year. Basically, if they don't use it, they lose it.


Letter carriers collect food May 12
by Report Submitted · May 9th, 2018
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 26th annual national food drive Saturday, May 12. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the country's largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need in the community.