Cass County Communications reports (as of 12:19-a.m.) they have been informed by Alliant Energy, that power may be off until 2-a.m. in the City of Cumberland. Earlier, there was a report of a power outage in Lewis, as well.

Police in Red Oak arrested a man on drug charges, Sunday night. Authorities say at around 8:10-p.m., Officers arrested 37-year old Stephen Ray Adams, of Red Oak, on two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility. Adams was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three incidents of Burglary that occurred in Elliott, early Sunday morning. Authorities say there were several vehicles and garages entered by unknown person or persons, who removed various items including tools and electronics. There was minor property damage as the offenders attempted to make entry to a couple of the locations. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Multiple area fire departments were on the scene Sunday afternoon of a large field fire, west of Harlan. The blaze was reported at 1334 Gingko Road. Harlan, Portsmouth, Panama, Westphalia and Earling Fire Departments were among the many who responded as of 4-p.m. Authorities were asking people to stay away from the area if possible.

In addition, a large field fire was reported in Woodbury County, west of Anthon and south of Moville/Correctionville. The fire was reported at around 2-p.m. to have jumped roads and was threatening some structures.

Wind Advisories were in effect for about the western third of Iowa. Additional information was not immediately available

Officials with the Southwest Valley School District, Sunday, announced a new case of COVID-19. Superintendent Chris Fenster pointed out that there is no school Monday due to Professional Development, so staff will be able to sanitize the facilities. In his video statement on Facebook, Fenster said face masks are still not required, but are “Highly recommended” for students for at least the next week or so.

Fenster said “We have been informed that a staff member at our high school building [in Corning] has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual is no longer on campus. The last time they were here was on a Wednesday, and we are in the process of cleaning and sanitizing these facilities. Please know that we are taking the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.”

Superintendent Fenster went on to say “The individual who tested positive on October 9th is associated with Southwest Valley High School. The District worked with Taylor and Adams County Public Health to complete contact tracing. We have determined that NO students were within the six-feet for more than 15 minutes during the time the teacher was experiencing symptoms.”

He encouraged parents to monitor their health and that of their children, and if you or your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, to contact your physician immediately. Call Adams-Taylor County Public Health, at 641-322-6283, if you have any additional questions.

(Updated 10-a.m., 10/11) – The State of Iowa’s Coronavirus dashboard today shows there were seven more Positive COVID-19 test results received for Cass County from 10-a.m., Saturday through 10-a.m. Sunday, for a total of 234 cases since the pandemic began.  Since Saturday test Positive test results show: 27 more cases reported in Pottawattamie County, 20 more cases in Mills County; 10 additional cases in Madison County; eight each in Harrison and Union Counties; 5 more in Guthrie County, and four more in Adair County.(See more detailed info. below)

Statewide, there are 1,264 new cases of COVID-19 since 10-a.m. Saturday, for a total of 99,620. There have also been six more deaths statewide, for a total of 1,460. The IDPH says of the reported deaths, 982 were related to a pre-existing medical condition. There have been a total of 861,185 Iowans tested for COVID-19 to-date, with 760,624 total Negative results. There were 5,748 results received since 10-a.m. Saturday, with 5,070 of those Negative, and 669 Positive. Officials say 11.6% of persons tested had a positive test result.  Iowans who have recovered from the virus number 76,254.

Hospitalizations are down slightly from Friday, from 450 Saturday morning to 438 this morning. The IDPH says: 100 patients with COVID-19 are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU); 63 people with COVID symptoms were admitted to a hospital; and 40 patients are on a ventilator. Western/Southwest Iowa hospitals report 26 people hospitalized, seven are in an ICU, no one was admitted, and no one was on a ventilator.

There are currently 54 Long-Term Care (LTC) facility outbreaks in Iowa, 1,165 positive cases of COVID among patients and staff at those facilities, and there have been 739 deaths since the outbreak began. The IDPH reports 626 persons recovered from the virus at LTC’s.

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, 234 cases {+7}; 190 recovered; 2 deaths
• Adair, 98{+4}; 56; 1
• Adams, 55 {+3}; 30; 0
• Audubon, 116 {+1}; 42; 1
• Guthrie, 329 {+5}; 200; 13
• Harrison County, 443 {+8}; 192; 5
• Madison County, 304 {+10}; 199; 2
• Mills County, 292 {+20}; 150; 1
• Montgomery, 133 {+1}; 102; 5
• Pottawattamie County, 2,649 {+27}; 1,974; 43
• Shelby County, 310 {+4}; 275; 1
• Union County,  187 {+8}; 115; 3