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Iowa twins born 2 years ago at 22 weeks marking birthday

News

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DYSART, Iowa (AP) — Twin Iowa girls who faced long odds when they were born around the 22nd week of pregnancy are celebrating a miracle milestone — they turn 2 on Tuesday. The Des Moines Register reports that Guinness World Records has recognized Kambry and Keeley Ewoldt as the world’s most premature twins. Jade Ewoldt of Dysart gave birth to the girls on Nov. 24, 2018.

Kambry weighed nearly 1 pound and Keeley weighed a little over 1 pound. The girls spent the first four months of their lives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Today, the girls love singing “Baby Shark,” doing the Chicken Dance and painting pictures.

 

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Heartbeat Today 11-23-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 23rd, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shelby County Naturalist Christina Roelofs about virtual outdoor cooking classes.

Virtual Outdoor Cooking

The Shelby County Conservation Board and Iowa DNR will be hosting a series of outdoor cooking classes over the next few months.  All classes will be done through Zoom.  They will all be about breakfast foods and begin at 9:00 a.m.  The class on December 12 will be over the fire recipes that don’t require any special equipment.  The class on January 16 will be about sandwich makers/pie irons.  The class on February 6 will be on Dutch ovens.  Participants are encouraged to cook along with the presenters and interact with the presenters.  Ingredient lists and any prep work instructions will be sent out prior to class.  Preregistration is required.  Links for registration can be found on the Iowa Becoming an Outdoors Women Facebook Page or Shelby County Conservation Board Facebook Page.  Everybody is welcome to attend (not just women).  If you have any questions, contact Christina at 712-744-3403.

December 12 – https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/163784

Direct link to register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2LPHteknTMG726o71l4rkQ

January 16 – https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/163785

Direct link to register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yShGduFHRkimdEJUwjBNyg

 

February 6 – https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/163786

Direct link to register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RmvKhiSIRQOCutMpVh-MQg

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Creston man arrested on assault charge; 3 guns stolen from a vehicle

News

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston, Saturday evening, arrested a man for Domestic Abuse Assault with Injury/1st offense. 28-year-old Rogelio Olovera Martinez, of Creston, was taken into custody at his residence, at around 6:15-p.m.  He was transported to the Union County Jail and later released on a Promise to Appear in court.

And, a man from rural Diagonal reported to Creston Police Saturday morning, that sometime during the night of Nov. 20th – Nov. 21st, someone broke into his vehicle, while it was parked at 118 Manor Drive in Creston. Stolen from inside the vehicle were three semi-automatic pistols: A Kahr, .9mm; An M&P .380 caliber Bodyguard; and a SCCY CPX-3 .380 caliber gun. The loss was estimated at $938.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/23/20

Podcasts, Sports

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/23/20

News, Podcasts

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Expanding IA’s Solar Tax Credit Seen as Economic Boost During Crisis

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Iowa News Service) DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa hasn’t seen as much economic pain as some other states during the pandemic, but many residents and small businesses are still struggling.
Supporters of expanding the state’s solar tax credit say it could help with any recovery from the crisis. The reimbursement budget for Iowa’s credit is capped at $5 million annually, and with many homeowners and businesses investing in solar panels, there’s a waiting list to get return dollars from the state.

Aerial shot top view of solar panel photovoltaic farm

Cody Smith, policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, said that’s why the Legislature should consider modifications. He noted immediately paying those on the waiting list, while increasing the cap, would help a lot of Iowans hurting right now. “Now that we have this economic problem caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this solar tax credit could help put money back into the pockets of people who own those small businesses on main street, and people who have already invested in renewable solar energy,” Smith contended. Smith asserted Iowa should also decouple from the federal incentive, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding that plan.

Rep. John Forbes, D-Urbandale, said he’ll advocate for an expansion in the next session. But he warns its future could depend on the upcoming budget forecast, and whether small businesses see more declines from the crisis. He also wondered whether Republican leaders will consider the idea. Certain sectors of Iowa’s economy, such as manufacturing, have held steady, but Forbes said smaller consumer-driven businesses like restaurants are still seeing pain.

Dwight Dial, a farmer from Lake City, said trying to get by in this environment is tough. He installed a solar array in 2018, and he said the benefits from that investment are helping. “My purpose of sustainability is that I am able to farm next year, that I can financially keep going,” Dial emphasized. “And the solar unit has made it feasible.” Dial said his operation’s energy costs have gone down considerably in a roller-coaster year for Iowa farmers. But he’s still waiting on state reimbursement for his solar purchase, and he said getting that would help pay off the initial investment, bringing more stability.

Those calling for changes say increasing the cap to $10 million not only helps those on the list, it would encourage others to take advantage, creating more demand for the solar industry.

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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Trading Post

November 23rd, 2020 by Jim Field

WANTED:  a used Nu Step exercise machine. Call 712-769-2426 or 605-751-3135.

FREE:  An old picture album with lots of the Hearst family photos in it. If anyone knows the family they might like to have. 712-243-4914

FOR SALE:  Small square bales of alfalfa hay (3rd cutting) for $7/bale.  Also, large square bales of alfalfa hay (3rd cutting) for $100/bale.  Located at Adair, call 515-231-3158.

WANTED:  a simple barbell and weight set.  Call 712-249-0282.

FOR SALE: Pair of heavy duty jack stands – 2 ton capacity. $30 for the pair. Call 712-243-4914.

FOR SALE:  a brand new pair of blue jeans, 34″ waist, 28″ inseam, washed once but never worn.  Asking $10.  Call 712-340-3557.

FOR SALE:  A 22″ GPX TV, $25.  Also have a 19″ Element TV, only about 2 to 2 1/2 years old, used very little, $25.  Call 712 249-2644.

FOR SALE:  Port-o-metal brake $900. Professional  quality and excellent condition. Call 712-249-2280.

FOR SALE:  John Deere welder, $75.00 obo.  Call (712) 304-2820 leave message.

FOR SALE:  Yellow steel locker with two lockers on each side with a pitched top, $50.00 obo.  (712)304-2820 leave message.

FOR SALE:  Schwinn OCC chopper bike..Great wall art for man cave, $100.00 obo.  Yellow table, $40.00 obo.  (712)304-2819.

FOR SALE:  1995 Oldsmobile Royale, bought new, one owner, 3800 V6, 108,000 miles, runs great.  $2750.  (712)304-2819.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  John Deere 10 speed bike. Great wall hanger for man cave or shop, $100 obo.  (712)304-2819.

FOR SALE:  Tour Plus tire mounted on steel wheel. Size: 215/60R16. Price: $25.00. Phone: 712-249-7187.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Beer,wine,jack Daniel’s new shakers, shot glasses , drinking glasses, make offer all or each lot pick up Atlantic 402 987 7127.  Also, Light up.blocks bottles made(BUY.4 GET 5TH FREE EQUAL.VALUE) TEAMS QUOTES CHARACTERS..ETC, BLOCKS $25, CLEAR LIGHTS SMALL. SQUARE OR OBLONG BLK ADD.COLORED LIGHTS +$5.  $25-45.  BOTTLES $25 CLEAR LIGHTS ,  $30 COLORED.  Also, Wood decor made $20-50.

FOR SALE:  1 – mini chopper Briggs & Stratton 7.0 engine, $2000.  2-guitar lot less then few months old, not used hardly, $100 /$>80 NOW.  3- metal wall cabin new metal sign decor Beach paid $80 asking $40.  Kelly 402 987 7127.  Pick up Atlantic, Omaha, Marne or Lewis.  Somewhat negotiable prices.

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Crop insurance helped ease pain of derecho damage

Ag/Outdoor

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Insurance Division recently reported more than one-point-six billion dollars was paid out for claims of damage from the August 10th derecho, which includes more than 70-million dollars just for crop damage. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Carl Jardon says his property near Randolph in far southwest Iowa fared well during the powerful storm, but many hundreds of others were severely impacted. “I was far enough south, I did not get the storm damage but I sure feel bad for our friends and relatives that had to go through that, combining young corn and junk out in the middle of their fields,” Jardon says, “just a terrible situation.”

The derecho, he says, is a clear example of how critical it is for producers to have risk management and a solid crop insurance program. “It really showed through this year,” Jardon says. “That was one of our policy priorities, to protect crop insurance. So, yeah, that really came through this year.” He notes multiple other types of insurance became very important given the derecho’s devastation. “Not only the crop insurance but have insurance on your buildings and your facilities, so yeah, it all comes through this year,” he says.

While more than 200-thousand insurance claims were filed on derecho-related damage, Iowa Insurance Division officials say they got fewer than 100 complaints.

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Deere to add 5G tech at factories in four Iowa counties

Ag/Outdoor

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer is integrating fifth-generation technology — or 5-G — broadband cellular networks into many of its facilities. Quad Cities-based John Deere won an auction from the Federal Communications Commission last week to implement 5-G in its production lines. Craig Sutton, who’s runs Deere’s manufacturing innovation, says 5-G will allow the company to expand past previous limitations.  “That is kind of the future of manufacturing. We’re very excited about it,” Sutton says. “We want to change the mindset that manufacturing’s the old, dirty smokestacks and the dingy areas. It’s a really cool environment.”

Sutton says automation won’t take workers’ jobs, but it will make them easier. “We can make quicker and better decisions,” he says. “We can move people to the right positions. We can predict machine failures. We can stay in front of any machine that might be having a performance issue. We actually see things like automation as a way to augment work, and then let the people, the highly-skilled people, do the work that they’re skilled at doing.”

Deere is laying the groundwork to switch to 5G next year with a complete rollout expected within 12-14 months. The tech will be implemented at Deere facilities in four Iowa counties — Black Hawk, Dubuque, Polk and Scott — as well as Rock Island County, Illinois.

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Iowa COVID-19 update for Monday, 11/23/20

News

November 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Updated 10-a.m.) Iowa’s Coronavirus dashboard today (Monday), shows 13 additional deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 since Sunday’s 10-a.m. report, for a total of 2,205. The number of deaths attributed to a pre-existing condition statewide are 1,310, while deaths at Long-Term Care facilities amount to 1,004, 1 more than on Sunday. There is one more death to report in Pottawattamie County, for a total of 66.

Officials say there have been 1,661 new confirmed, Positive cases of the virus reported since yesterday, for a total since the pandemic began, of 211,722. Cass County has one new, Positive cases of COVID, for a total of 734. There are two less Long-Term Care facility (LTC) outbreaks, for a total of 119. Those care facilities report 4,413 positive cases and 1,887 recovered. Cass County’s three LTC facilities have a total of 201 confirmed positive cases and 104 recovered.

For the fifth day in a row, Iowa has fewer patients hospitalized with COVID-19. There are currently 1,333 patients hospitalized with the virus, down from 1,340 a day earlier. There are 273 patients in intensive care, up from 255 the previous day. There were 135 patients admitted in the last 24 hours, down from 186 a day earlier. There are also 135 on a ventilator.  In western/southwestern Iowa: there are 65 COVID patients in the hospital; 22 are in an ICU; 5 people were admitted to a hospital, and five people are on a ventilator.

Hospital analysis shows 964 of Iowa’s virus patients were hospitalized with a primary COVID-19 diagnosis, while 369 were hospitalized for another reason but tested positive. State data shows 80% of those hospitalized with the virus are age 60 or older. The state’s data shows that 1,167,512 Iowans have been tested for coronavirus. Test results received yesterday amounted to 6,870, with 5,358 coming back Negative and 1,468 Positive. Iowa’s 14-day positivity rate is 20.7%, and the Individual Positivity rate is 18.1%. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows Iowa’s seven-day rolling average of the positivity rate was 44.7% on Nov. 22, ranking third-highest third in the nation behind Wyoming and South Dakota.

The IDPH says 116,807 Iowans have recovered from the virus. In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases in each county, along with the 24-hour change in case numbers {+#}; the number of persons recovered, and the total number of [deaths] (if any), since the pandemic began,

  • Cass, 734 cases {+1}; 480 recovered; 19 deaths
  • Adair, 408 {+3}; 171; 6
  • Adams, 152 {+1}; 80; 1
  • Audubon, 281 {+1}; 145; 1
  • Guthrie, 700 {+14); 380; 15
  • Harrison County, 1,014 {+12}; 634; 28
  • Madison County, 641 {+6}; 360; 4
  • Mills County, 980 {+15}; 397; 6
  • Montgomery, 426 {+11}; 202; 10
  • Pottawattamie County, 5,746 {+72]; 3,302; 66
  • Shelby County, 717 {+8}; 437; 4
  • Union County,  686 {+6}; 264; 6

 

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