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It’s shaping up to be the slowest severe weather season in Iowa history

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 18th, 2021 by admin

Iowa is on track to have its quietest severe weather season in history. Senior meteorologist Brad Small, at the National Weather Service in Johnston, says their office covers 51 counties across western and central Iowa and practically the only time the warning sirens have wailed this year has been during the monthly tests.

All three warnings issued were for severe thunderstorms. By comparison, the busiest year for severe weather was 2001, a year in which there had already been more than 200 warnings by this date. Small says the last time a tornado warning was issued by his office was in July of last year. Eastern Iowa has seen two relatively small tornadoes this year so far, but ordinarily there would’ve already been at least a dozen statewide. Iowa saw a total of 28 tornadoes touch down last year, which is well below the average number of around 50. As for this year, Small says conditions simply haven’t been conducive for strong storms.

Small assures he’s not tempting fate by calling attention to this being such a quiet season, as virtually nobody is itching for a tornado to spin out of black clouds on the horizon.

The forecast does call for the possibility of warmer weather and thunderstorms later this week, but Small says overall, the chances for severe weather threats remain low.

Sibley evacuation order lifted; DNR on train derailment site to help devise cleanup plan

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May 18th, 2021 by admin

The evacuation order was lifted for portions of Sibley last (Monday) night and residents who’d been out of their homes since Sunday afternoon’s train derailment were allowed to return. Sibley businesses may resume normal operations today (Tuesday). Kristen South, a spokesperson for the Union Pacific Railroad, says cars that derailed were carrying hydrochloric acid, asphalt and potassium hydroxide — but fears about a more combustible chemical were allayed.

“There was a car involved in the derailment – it was empty. It had been carrying liquid ammonium nitrate, but again, it was empty,” she says. “There was likely some residue in the car, but it was not full.” Ammonium nitrate is used in fertilizers. No crew members were hurt in the derailment. Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have joined federal officials at the derailment site to assess the environmental impact of the wreck and develop a cleanup plan.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office releases arrest report for past two weeks

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May 18th, 2021 by admin

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released details on arrests dating back to May 3rd.

On May 16th Deputies arrested 38-year-old Cecil Leo Foster of Shelby following a search warrant that was executed at the residence along Western Ave in Shelby following a call for service.  Upon further investigation Foster was charged with distribution of a controlled substance, failure to affix drug tax stamp, 2 counts of felon in possession of a firearm and prohibited acts. Foster was transported to the jail where he was held under bond pending magistrate appearance.  Foster was released later that morning after posting the required $10,000 cash surety bond.

On May 14th 40-year-old Anthony Thomas Germann of Shelby was taken into custody for having a valid arrest warrant out of Story County.  Germann, who had no local charges was taken to the Shelby County Jail and held pending release the following day to Story County Sheriff’s Officials.

On May 9th 47-year-old Kristy Ann Walker and 55-year-old Todd Michael Walker, both of Hancock were arrested after a traffic stop along 10th and Durant St in Harlan.  Upon further investigation it was determined that both parties had a protection order against each other, therefore were taken into custody without incident and held in jail without bond pending initial appearance. The following day, both parties were released on their own recognizance with promise to appear and given a future court date.

On May 6th 27-year-old Justine Danielle Jones of Walnut was taken into custody from an incident that took place on 4-29-21 in Elk Horn along College street. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Jones unlawfully went to a property and assaulted someone. A charge of assault with injury was filed, and Jones turned herself in and released a short time later after posting the $5000 cash surety bond and given a future court appearance date.

On May 5th 27-year-old Stormy Shaye Cole Trucke of Harlan was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for assault with bodily injury. During the arrest, Trucke also received charges of interference with official acts. Trucke was transported to the jail and held under bond until he was able to post the required cash bond on 5-7-21 and given a future court appearance date.

Also on May 5th 37-year-old Brett Edward Howard was taken into custody from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for and outstanding warrant for violation of no contact order charge, and pending violation of probation.   Howard, taken into custody originally by Douglas County authorities, waived extradition to come back to the State of Iowa to answer said charges. Howard was held without bond until initial appearance and then he was able to post the required $1000 cash bond and given a future court date.

On May 4th 18-year-old Joseph Dean Durand and 20-year-old Michael Lee Durand of Shelby were taken into custody after a call of underage drinking at a location on Des Moines St in Shelby.  Upon further investigation it was determined that both parties were believed to be under the influence, and both charged with minor in possession of alcohol and taken into custody.

On May 3rd 37-year-old Rachelle Lynn Leggio of Omaha was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Shelby. It was determined upon further investigation the Leggio’s driving privileges have been revoked in the State of Iowa. Leggio was transported to the jail where she was released later that evening after posting the $1000 cash surety bond.

Red Oak man arrested on burglary and drug charges

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May 18th, 2021 by admin

The Red Oak Police Department reports an arrest early Tuesday. At 2:40 a.m. Officers arrested 28-year-old Justin Lewis Marsden of Red Oak in the 300 block of Broad Street in Red Oak. He was arrested on charges of Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Marsden was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN News 05/17/2021

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May 17th, 2021 by admin

w/ Chris Parks

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Cass County Board of Supervisors to discuss Assessor vacancy at Tuesday meeting

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May 17th, 2021 by admin

The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to meet on Tuesday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room at the Cass County Courthouse.

On their agenda is a report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken with a secondary roads update. The board will also discuss filling the position of County Assessor. Brenda Nelson recently resigned the position to take a position with the City of Ames. Her resignation was effective May 14th.

The meeting will also be available electronically at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/138870131?pwd=dnRLK2ZjcWQ2SWpMQm0wK1c0b2pwUT09

 

DAISY award presented to CCHS Nurse Britni Olson

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May 17th, 2021 by admin

Atlantic, IA – Cass County Health System is proud to announce that Britni Olson, RN BSN was honored with the DAISY Award on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

“I’m so grateful, “Being a DAISY nurse is such an honor and I’m so thankful to now be considered one.” said Britni. Britni has been a nurse for 13 years, with the last 8 years spent at CCHS in the Obstetrics unit.

Her nominator said, “Finding people who do not just do their jobs but love their jobs is so rare! You are a rare gem in this world! Your kind of passion and selfless, genuine care for people is something that I strive toward personally, and it is something so seldom found anymore. You challenge me and inspire me to take that same kind of passion and genuine care for people into my home, church, and community!”

CCHS Chief Nursing Officer Amanda Bireline added, “Britni is incredibly deserving of this award and truly encompasses what a DAISY nurse is. She is kind, patient, passionate, and selfless. Britni works every day to deliver the care that is individual to each patient. She is a true patient advocate and we are so privileged to have her share her passion and talents with our organization and our patients.”

Nurses at Cass County Health System are honored twice annually with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.® The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award committee at CCHS wishes to thank all nominators for their submissions. Each nurse who was nominated will be presented with a special pin and a copy of the nomination.

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is one initiative of The DAISY Foundation to express gratitude to the nursing profession. Additionally, DAISY offers J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, The DAISY Faculty Award to honor inspiring faculty members in schools and colleges of nursing, and The DAISY in Training Award for nursing students. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org. An online nomination form is available at https://www.casshealth.org/daisy.

Two arrested following domestic dispute in Greenfield

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May 17th, 2021 by admin

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater provided details Monday on three arrests that occurred over the past week.

On May 9th at 9:55 a.m. Greenfield Police arrested 28-year-old William Gene Cromar of McCall, ID for Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense. The arrest followed a fight at an apartment in Greenfield in the 200 block of NW 2nd Street. Cromar was taken to the Adair County Jail and held on $2000 bond.

Stemming from the same incident on May 9th at 11:37 a.m. Greenfield Police arrested 38-year-old Kristin Jan Gross of Greenfield for Domestic Assault, Impeding Air/Blood Flow. Gross was taken to the Adair County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

On May 15th at 4:55 a.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Christopher Eugene Smith of Dubuque for Driving Under Suspension. Smith was later released on time served.

Iowa COVID-19 update for May 17, 2021: 89 new cases; 6 additional deaths

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May 17th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (10-a.m., Monday), said there were 89 new positive COVID-19 tests and six additional deaths over the past 24-hours. The health department reported 399,555 total positive tests, and 6,006 total deaths since the pandemic began. State data shows 1,265,610 people have fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Iowa, with 2,606,205 total doses administered in the state.

Iowa’s COVID-19 positivity rates are unchanged since Saturday, with the 14-day average at 3.3% and the 7-day average at 2.9%. COVID-19 hospitalization data show: 145 are hospitalized (Compared to 145 on Sunday); 41 patients are in an ICU; 14 were admitted over the past 24-hours (compared to 30 on Sunday), and 19 patients are on ventilators. In RMCC Region 4 (hospitals in western & southwest Iowa), there remain: Eight patients hospitalized with COVID or symptoms of the virus; six people with COVID in an ICU; four people were admitted to area hospitals, and one person remains on a ventilator.

There remains a single long-term care facility with a COVID-19 outbreak. The Risen Son Christian Village, in Pottawattamie County, reports 10 positive cases among residents and staff. There have been 2,336 deaths reported in Iowa’s care facilities.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:
Cass, 1,471 cases; {+1}; 54 deaths
Adair, 985; {+0}; 32
Adams, 350 {+1}; 4
Audubon, 531 {+0}; 10
Guthrie, 1,296 {+0}; 30
Harrison County, 1,933; {+2}; 73
Madison County, 1,765; {+0; 19
Mills County, 1,791; {+1}; 22
Montgomery, 1,111;{+0}; 38
Pottawattamie County, 12,258; {+2}; 168
Shelby County, 1,368 {+0}; 37
Union County, 1,364; {+1}; 33

Glenwood Police report two weekend arrests

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May 17th, 2021 by admin

The Glenwood Police Department reports two arrests from the weekend.

On Friday, May 14th Officers arrested 33-year-old Bret Hurt of Glenwood for a Simple Assault. He was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $300 bond.

On Sunday, May 16th Glenwood Police arrested 32-year-old Jared Mullennax of Glenwood for OWI 3rd Offense. He was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.