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Iowa COVID-19 update for 5/14/21: Three additional deaths; 283 additional cases; Hospitalizations decline

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Friday) reports 283 new positive COVID-19 tests and three additional deaths. The health department reported 399,074 total positive tests, and 5,997 total deaths since the pandemic began. State data show more than 2.55-million vaccinations have been given in Iowa, and nearly 1.23-million vaccination series are completed.

Iowa’s COVID-19 positivity rates continue to decline. In the last 24 hours, the 14-day average dropped from 3.6% to 3.4% and the 7-day average dropped from 3.2% to 3.0%. COVID-19 hospitalizations are down, from 162 on Thursday to 151 on Friday. There are 41 patients in ICU and 19 patients on ventilators. In RMCC Region 4 (hospitals in western & southwest Iowa), there are: Nine patients hospitalized with COVID or symptoms of the virus; two people with COVID are in an ICU; No new admissions to area hospitals were reported, and no one was on a ventilator in the latest report.

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 2,335 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, 1,469 cases; {+0}; 54 deaths
Adair, 985; {+0}; 32
Adams, 350 {+1}; 4
Audubon, 530 {+0}; 10
Guthrie, 1,298 {+0}; 30
Harrison County, 1,930; {+0}; 73
Madison County, 1,765; {+2; 19
Mills County, 1,792; {+1}; 22
Montgomery, 1,110;{+0}; 38
Pottawattamie County, 12,236; {+10}; 168
Shelby County, 1,370 {+1}; 37
Union County, 1,364; {+0}; 33

(Podcast) KJAN News, 5/14/21

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The broadcast news at 8:05-a.m. w/Ric Hanson.

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Mail stolen from a Creston mailbox

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Creston reported to police on May 6th, mail was stolen from the mailbox at her residence in the 800 block of W. Mills Street. Creston Police say the woman was missing a package from Amazon that contained a child’s backpack. The loss was estimated at $35.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 5/14/2021

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. broadcast news from Ric Hanson.

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ISU expert talks about hackers

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – An Iowa State University expert on cybersecurity says the hacker attack on the southern gas pipeline could have been a lot worse. Professor Doug Jacobsen says the attack could have been a lot worse. “The good news with this pipeline is they didn’t get control of the pipeline. If they had gotten control of the pipeline they cold have overpressurized the pipe. You could paint a hundred bad, bad scenarios,” he says. Media reports say the pipeline company paid five million dollars to the hackers. Jacobsen says technology has made hacking more tempting.”Early forms of ransomware have been around for probably 15 years. We didn’t see it much because we didn’t have Bitcoin — so it was hard to make a transaction without being traced. Bitcoin enabled anonymous transactions,” Jacobsen says.

He says instantly backing up data helped fight ransomware, as companies could wipe computers and install the backed up data and get back to work. He says now those who use ransomware are saying they will release the sensitive data to get companies to pay. Jacobsen says the introduction of malware has changed too as the defense against it has gotten better. He says that’s led to other ways of getting employees to be fooled into letting hackers in. “We actually don’t see this stuff come in too much as attachments any more, because we’ve done a good job of creating tools to detect that,” according to Jacobsen. “So it migrated away form a lot of email attachments, and have moved to driving you to a website where you end up downloading this malware.”

He says hacks against individuals are very uncommon for one reason. “They are not worth enough money to make it worth it to these organizations to do this. It’s a pretty sophisticated tool they employ and they are after the big score,” Jacobsen says.

Jacobsen says the hackers have focused on businesses that need their computer systems to operate — such as hospitals — to look for that big payoff.

Des Moines man arrested on animal neglect charge after collar found embedded in a dog’s neck

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

A central Iowa man was arrested Thursday on a charge of Animal Neglect, in connection with the alleged neglect of a puppy who was discovered with a collar deeply embedded into her neck. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports 21-year-old Jeremy Bronigan, of Des Moines, was booked into the Polk County Jail on a $300 bond. The puppy, named “Junie,” remains at the ARL under the close watch of three staff veterinarians and the rest of the ARL’s “Miracle Medical Team.”

Officials say Junie was rescued from near death at Bronigan’s home. He’s accused of never adjusting her collar as the puppy grew up and it dug into her neck like a vise, causing pain and infection. The A-R-L says the wound on Junie’s neck was one-and-a-half inches wide and less than a half inch from her jugular.

(Left) Jeremy Bronigan and “Junie.” (ARL photo)

High-speed chase leads to crash & death of innocent motorist

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – An innocent motorist was killed last (Thursday) night in a high-speed police chase in central Iowa. Des Moines police pulled a van over about 6:45 PM for expired license plates and discovered the woman at the wheel had active warrants for failure to appear in court on theft and marijuana charges. Police say the woman, identified as 35-year-old Ashley Hennings of Des Moines, sped away from the traffic stop, leading police on a chase that went about a mile.

That’s where Hennings’ van hit a car broadside, killing the car’s driver, while Hennings fled on foot. She was captured minutes later. The name of the 53-year-old man who was killed is being withheld. Hennings faces a long list of charges, including reckless driving causing death.

Produce in the Park Features Local Food, Music, and Community Groups in 2021

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

ATLANTIC, IA (May 13, 2021) – Produce in the Park kicks off the 2021 farmers market season on June 3rd. Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoege says the market is excited to have live music, prepared foods, and community groups at the park in 2021.

Produce in the Park is a community-oriented farmers market held every Thursday evening (4:30-6:30 PM) from June 3 through September 30 in the Atlantic City Park. Shoppers at the market will find delicious fresh produce, baked goods, meats, farm-fresh eggs, and a variety of crafting products such as candles, soaps, and lotions.

Produce in the Park also offers the chance to learn about community organizations, and plenty of space to relax and distance while enjoying live music and dinner in the shady city park. “Produce in the Park is a great place to chill after work on Thursdays,” commented Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith. “Grab dinner and relax in the shade while listening to live music. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair!”

While Produce in the Park is welcoming community organizations back to the park in 2021, safety remains a top priority. To minimize the spread of COVID-19, Produce in the Park asks customers to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, maintain a respectful six-foot distance from others, and mask when distancing isn’t possible.

Produce in the Park 2021 summer farmers markets are sponsored by the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Cass County Tourism, the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Cass County Health System, and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.

Produce in the Park continues to accept vendors for the 2021 season. Both food and craft vendors are invited to join the market. Vendors can register for the entire season, or sign up for just a few weeks. More information on vending at Produce in the Park can be found at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com. Questions on vending can be directed to Market Manager Brigham Hoegh at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or (712) 249-5870.

Stay up to date on the latest with Produce in the Park by signing up for the Produce in the Park newsletter at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com, and following Produce in the Park on Facebook @ProduceInThePark and Instagram @ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIA.

2 injured in Guthrie County crash, Thursday night

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Two people were injured Thursday night in Guthrie County, when a pickup rear-ended a tractor. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 23-year old Kaleb Michael Borders, of Copperas Cove, Texas, was traveling north on Justice Road, north of 140th Street at around 8:42-p.m., when it struck the rear of a northbound 1970 International 856 tractor, driven by 60-year-old Steven Kevin Derry, of Audubon.

Borders was transported by Mercy One Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Derry was taken by Bayard Fire and Rescue to the Audubon County Memorial Hospital.

The crash remains under investigation. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by Guthrie and Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Clarion farmers sentenced to prison for tax evasion

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May 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Two brother farmers from Iowa will spend time in prison for tax evasion. Sixty-one-year-old Scott Stecher, and 58-year-old Doug Stecher or Clarion were each sentenced to one month in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion in December. The brothers admitted that they diverted income from their farming operations to hide it from the I-R-S and evade paying income taxes from 2011 through 2013.

The information shows Doug Stecher hid 719-thousand dollars of income paid 240-thousand dollars less in income tax. Scott Stecher hid 448-thousand dollars of income and paid 183-thousand-785 dollars less in income tax as a result.