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(Updated) Cass County accident report from 5/10/20

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

In an update to our reports Sunday morning, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office today (Thursday), said two people were injured in a rollover accident that took place at around 6-a.m. Sunday. According to the investigative report, a 2004 Chevy Colorado driven by 25-year old Garett Jameson,of Fontanelle, was traveling south on 690th Street, just north of Tucson Road, when a deer entered the road and made contact with the pickup truck.

The vehicle left the road and rolled over. Jameson, and his passenger, 22-year old Brittney Green, were transported by ambulance to the Adair County Memorial in Greenfield. Damage from the accident amounted to $10,000.

More than 16,700 Iowans file unemployment claims last week

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More than 16,700 Iowans filed unemployment claims last week in the wake of efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. A report released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 16,735 new claims filed between May 3 and May 9. That was drop from the previous week, when nearly 25,000 Iowans filed unemployment claims. The new report came in the same week the state began to allow the reopening of some businesses that had been closed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Nationally, nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.

Governor Reynolds’ Thursday press conference 05/14/2020

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May 14th, 2020 by admin

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ Thursday press conference on COVID-19. We will have live audio of the presser on KJAN as well. The press conference is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:00 a.m.

IA COVID-19 update 5/14/20

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

In their daily COVID-19 update, the Iowa Department of Public Health today (Thursday), said 12 people had died from the virus over the past 24-hours, for a total since March, of 318. The number of Iowans who have tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 386, to a total of 13,675, or 15.6%.  The total number of Iowans that have been tested is 89,294.

Officials say 42 Iowans were admitted to a hospital since for treatment of the virus, for a total of 405. 134 COVID-19 Patients are in an ICU, 93 patients are on ventilators. And, 6,231 Iowan’s are recovering from COVID-19. And, there have been 2 new LTC facility outbreaks, for a total of 35.

Ernst in group proposing local media get more federal PSA money

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is part of a bipartisan group pushing to get some of the federal pandemic response money directed to local media outlets. She says “The federal government, if we are supporting different efforts to get information out, those are the sources of information your communities will go to, those local newspapers, local TV stations, local radio stations.” Ernst says the group has asked federal agencies to spend money allocated for public service announcements about COVID-19 with local media.

“If the federal government is contributing to media to support our efforts to fight COVID-19, then it should be going down to the very people that are most connected to their audience and their communities,” Ernst says, “and that would be local media.” In addition, local radio and T-V stations and local newspapers with a small staff cannot qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program if they are owned by a larger company with more than 500 employees.

The Local News and Emergency Information Act Ernst is co-sponsoring would make those local stations and publication eligible for the program.

2020 Governor’s Scholar honorees

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May 14th, 2020 by admin

Iowa’s top academic students have been chosen for the 2020 Governor’s Scholar Program. The Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and its title sponsor, the Iowa Farm Bureau, are presenting this recognition which began in 2003.

The 425 seniors being honored were selected by their high schools as the highest academic achievers. All students will receive a recognition plaque and certificate to commemorate their achievement. The in-person ceremony for this year was canceled due to COVID-19 and the ongoing guidelines concerning public gatherings. With that in mind, the student honorees are being announced via news release, social media and the IHSAA website.

The recognition plaques and certificates are being sent to their home address this week.

“Iowa has a proud history of educational excellence, and this year’s honorees are a product of that tradition,” said Governor Kim Reynolds in a letter to the students. “You are a role model for your community and all students across the state. In these unprecedented times, it is your generation who will lead us into new opportunities in science, technology, agriculture, education and business in the coming years.”

Students have been encouraged to share their award utilizing #iahsseniors and the #IAGovScholar with social media posts. To date, the online footprint celebrating the students includes more than 140,000 people across Iowa.

“With schools closed, friends and family being kept at a distance and our lives abruptly put on hold, I can imagine how disheartened this year’s senior class feels,” said Craig Hill, Iowa Farm Bureau president, in remarks to the student honorees. “Please know it does not take away from your accomplishments or the incredible things you will achieve in the future.”

In addition to being recognized as the state’s brightest students, more than 99 percent of the group participates in school activities. More than 60 percent plan to pursue their post-secondary education in Iowa.

“The principles learned through academic success, like those learned from participation in school activities, help develop outstanding young leaders,” said IHSAA executive director Tom Keating.  “The partnership between the IHSAA and the Iowa Farm Bureau, along with the great cooperation of the Governor’s Office has made this prestigious program possible for many years.”

In addition to being recognized as the state’s brightest students, more than 99 percent of the group participates in school activities. More than 60 percent plan to pursue their post-secondary education in Iowa.

Local scholars on the list:

ACGC: Bryce Littler
AHSTW: Kaitlynne Henriksen
Ar-We-Va: Dalton Ehlers
Atlantic: Evan Brummer
Audubon: Bree Andreasen
Bedford: Brennan Sefrit
Boyer Valley: Kelsey Tremel
CAM: Benjamin Tibken
Carroll: Owen Perrin
Clarinda: Dara Brandt
Coon Rapids-Bayard: Colby Heithoff
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln: Jared Kaufman
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln: Taylor Wilson
Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson: Desrei Arbolente
Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson: Bryan Renteria Hernandez
Creston: Eli Loudon
Denison-Schleswig: Joshua Ahrenholtz
Denison-Schleswig: Sahira Vergara
Earlham: Olivia Nicholson
East Mills: Emma Seipold
Essex: Kelli Baker
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton: Kami Waymire
Fremont-Mills, Tabor: Lillian Mahaney
Glenwood: Delaney McMullen
Glenwood: Jaeda Wilson
Glidden-Ralston: Luke Handlos
Griswold: Kamryn Howell
Harlan Community: Lucy Borkowski
IKM-Manning: Will Jorgensen
Kuemper Catholic, Carroll: Kamryn Schreck
Lenox: Jaela Cox
Lewis Central: Phillip Cooper-Ohm
Lewis Central: Isabella Smith
Logan-Magnolia: Violet Lapke
Martensdale-St. Marys: Grace Wood
Missouri Valley: Emma Anunson
Mount Ayr: Jaycee Knight
MVAOCOU: Cody Rosburg
Nodaway Valley: Reagan Weinheimer
OABCIG : Sarah Petersen
Panorama, Panora: Molly Simmons
Paton-Churdan: Kaleb Fisher
Red Oak: Sophia Walker
Shenandoah: Roxy Denton
Sidney: Olivia Larsen
Southwest Valley: Adam Harris
St. Albert, Council Bluffs: Abby Barnes
Stanton: Easton Hultman
Treynor: Clarissa Weitzel
Tri-Center, Neola: Amanda Brich
Underwood: Zachery Teten
West Central Valley, Stuart: Kaila Findley
West Harrison, Mondamin: Karter Nelson
Winterset: Mikaela Hunter
Woodbine: Adam Sherer

You thought the toilet paper shortage was bad? Who knows what’s next?

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — As more businesses reopen in Iowa, a supply chain management expert at Iowa State University predicts more disruptions and shortages are coming, much like we saw with toilet paper and cleaning supplies in recent weeks. Scott Grawe, associate dean of the I-S-U College of Business, says rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic won’t be as simple as switching on the neon “OPEN” sign. “One of the challenges a lot of these businesses are going to face is trying to figure out how many people are going to be coming back into these businesses,” Grawe says. “Whether it’s a restaurant or a retail business, as they try to predict their inventory levels and what they’re going to need to serve their customers, there’s a great deal of uncertainty and uncertainty is one of the biggest enemies to an efficient supply chain operation.”

A few months ago, demand for toilet paper and cleaning products in Iowa and nationwide was quite steady. With the sudden spike in demand, those items quickly became almost impossible to find. While some of the hysteria has died down, Grawe says significant problems remain in the supply chain, especially with toilet paper. “One of the supplies that goes into creating toilet paper is recycled office paper and as people spend less and less time in their physical offices, there’s less recycled paper to be used,” Grawe says. “They’re not just necessarily dealing with a demand issue but they’ve got a supply issue as well.”

Like with the run on toilet paper, Grawe says it’s very difficult to predict consumer behavior. While there’s much outcry for restaurants and retailers to reopen, he says it’s not certain whether customers will return — and oversupply could rapidly become a problem. “Although there’s a huge demand for these restaurants to open back up, if the people don’t actually show up and if they’re a bit more nervous about setting foot inside those restaurants, restaurants could be forced into a situation where they’ve ordered more food than what they’re actually able to deliver and sell to the customers,” Grawe says. “That’s a big investment that they’re not going to be able to get their return on.”

Since there are no case studies and there’s no past experience to help guide this recovery, Grawe says it’s very difficult to predict what new troubles may loom. Grawe says, “Supply chains thrive on predictability and yeah, there’s a lot of uncertainty with regard to what the next thing, what the next ball to drop might be.” While it’s hard to see farmers leaving vegetables to rot or dumping milk, when food pantries are seeing record demand, Grawe says it’s often the most cost-effective option. Donating milk or produce to those in need isn’t so simple, Grawe says, as most food banks aren’t set up to take in huge quantities, especially food that needs temperature control.

Underwood man arrested Wednesday on assault & burglary charges

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A call about an assault in Council Bluffs, Wednesday morning, resulted the arrest of a man on burglary and assault charges. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports 51-year old Erik Allen Patomson, of Underwood, was taken into custody for Assault with intent to inflict – but without, serious injury ($2,000 bond), Burglary in the 2nd Degree resulting in bodily injury ($10,000 bond), and Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, causing bodily injury (A serious misdemeanor).

And, two men being held on separate charges in the Nebraska State Penitentiary were transported to the Pott. County Jail Wednesday to face charges in Iowa.  30-year old Nicholas Christopher Iwersen was wanted for Criminal Mischief in the 2nd and 4th Degrees, Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, Harassment in the 1st Degree, and on a hold for another law enforcement agency.

28-year Anthony Keith Stokes was transported to Pott. County, for Theft in the 2nd Degree, on a hold for another agency, and Ongoing criminal activity.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/14/20

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May 14th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Guacamole (5-14-2020)

Mom's Tips

May 14th, 2020 by Jim Field

  • 3 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice and salt.  Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes and garlic.  Stir in cayenne pepper.  Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor.