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DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately and remain at half-staff through sunrise Monday, July 20, 2020 in honor and remembrance of U.S. Representative John Lewis, a congressman from Atlanta, Georgia and longtime civil rights icon.
“From a bridge in Selma, Alabama to the halls of Congress, John Lewis was a trailblazer for justice and equality,” said Gov. Reynolds. “A giant in the Civil Rights Movement, Rep. Lewis always sought liberty and justice for all Americans. Today we come together to reflect on this remarkable life of service and remember that the fight continues to form a more perfect union for all.”
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.
CORALVILLE – The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) reports a correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center at approximately 7 p.m., Friday. The officer was working his post when an inmate became aggressive and started throwing chairs. The officer attempted to verbally calm the inmate, but was unsuccessful.
The inmate began aggressively advancing towards the officer, and the officer subsequently deployed O.C. spray in an attempt to stop the inmate. The inmate proceeded to advance on the officer and struck him multiple times with closed-fist strikes and attempted to choke the officer. Additional staff responded and took control of the situation quickly.
The officer was assessed by facility medical staff, and found to have suffered minor injuries, and returned to duty. The inmate was assessed and found to have not suffered any injuries. The incident remains under investigation.
The Iowa Department of Public Health, today (Saturday) reported 287 new positive coronavirus cases and 3 additional deaths in the state as of 10 a.m. Officials report there have been 37,903 positive cases, 27,800 recoveries and 785 deaths since the pandemic began.
IDPH reported a total of 403,726 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19. One of 8 Iowans have been tested for the virus, while 1 of 83 have tested positive. According to the IDPH dashboard, 3,370 Iowans were tested on Friday.
Iowa’s coronavirus hospitalizations numbers have been on the rise since the beginning of July. IDPH reported 210 patients hospitalized, unchanged from the previous day. There are 70 patients listed in intensive care, unchanged from the previous day. There are 27 patients on ventilators, down from 32 the previous day. IDPH reported 26 patients admitted in the last 24 hours, down from 27 the previous day.
There are currently coronavirus outbreaks in 16 of Iowa’s long-term care facilities. IDPH reported 409 positive cases and 90 recoveries within those facilities. There have been 418 deaths in Iowa’s care facilities.
County-by-County COVID-19 cases, and the number of person who have recovered ( ). (Changed numbers from the last report are highlighted)
A semi struck a bridge on Interstate 80 this morning, in Cass County. According to dispatch reports, the accident happened at mile marker 69.30, just before 7-a.m. The rig hit a guardrail before striking the bridge and entering the median, where it became entangled in the cable barrier. No injuries were reported. Both inside lanes of the Interstate east and westbound, are blocked.
No further details are currently available.
Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies report the arrest of 43-year-old Terry Gordon Weeks of Corning on Friday. Weeks was arrested on an Adams County Warrant for 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felonies, and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (Serious Misdemeanor).
Upon further investigation a search warrant was executed at his residence and Weeks received additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony), and two counts of Felon in Possession of an Offensive Weapon (Class D Felonies).
Weeks was transported to the Adams County Jail and held on a combined $20,000 cash bond.
A legislative panel has approved a plan by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate to send absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters as he did before the June primary to help voters concerned about going to polls in person amid a coronavirus pandemic. In a proposed emergency election directive, Pate sought Friday to use federal funds to mail absentee ballot requests to active registered voters for the Nov. 3 election. Pate says a public health disaster persists. He says he’s consulted with all 99 county auditors and some say they cannot send absentee ballot request forms to voters.
Summer 2020 has been far from typical, but Healthy Cass County wants to make sure kids are “still havin’ fun!” Healthy Cass County is asking for community donations for “Still Havin’ Fun Summer 2020,” a project to get outdoor toys to kids throughout Cass County. (A list of suggested items is below).
Healthy Cass County welcomes new and used toys, as well as monetary donations. “We know folks may have ordered items for fairs or parades that are no longer happening,” commented Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith. “If they’re kid-friendly, those items might be great to donate!” Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh noted, “Big thank you to The Lions for already
donating $250 to this project!”
Still Havin’ Fun! Summer 2020 Donation Wish List:
New and gently-used donations are welcome through August 10. Healthy Cass County is partnering with organizations that work with youth to distribute toys to children throughout the county in August.
For the most up-to-date list of donation sites, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/.
Donation sites as of July 15:
Those interested in in making bulk or monetary donations should contact Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or 712-249-5870.
Healthy Cass County, Cass County ISU Extension, and the Cass County Local Food Policy Council have updated a the Cass County Urgent Need Resource Guide. The guide can be found on the Cass County ISU Extension website.
Cass County Public Health Director Beth Olsen says “We want everyone to know about all the help available in Cass County. We have excellent resources and support available throughout Cass County.” The organizations collaborating on the document are asking for assistance in making sure the document reaches everyone in Cass County.
Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. Follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty (https://www.facebook.com/HealthyCassCounty/). Reach out to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or call 712-249-5870 more information.
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