One person suffered a laceration to their arm and shoulder pain, during a single vehicle accident early this (Friday) morning, in Montgomery County. According to dispatch reports, the accident happened at around 5:27-a.m. west of Elliott, near 110th and Avenue F. The female accident victim was said to be unable to get out of her vehicle. Griswold Rescue responded to the scene. Additional details are currently not available.
(Updated 10-a.m., 8/21) Here’s the latest information from the State of Iowa’s Coronavirus website (The COVID-19 Dashboard): The IDPH says there are two more, positive COVID-19 cases in Cass County, for a total of 102, and four more people have recovered for the virus, for a total of 79. Adams County has two more cases, for a total of 20. There were three more cases reported in Guthrie County (155 total), 13 additional positive cases in Pottawattamie County (1,484 total), and 20 more recovered (total of 1,155). And, Shelby County has four more cases, for a total of 203, and a total of 183 recovered.
Statewide, there have been an additional 823 positive test results, for a total of 54,533, and 5,653 negative test results, for a total of 517,395, and a positivity rate of 9.3%. Officials say a total of 585,493 Iowans have been tested, so far. And five more deaths were reported since 10-a.m. Thursday, for a total of 1,017. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports of those who died, 721 had a pre-existing medical condition. Officials say 545 of the deaths occurred at long term care facilities. Recoveries from the virus number 42,826.
There are currently 293 COVID-19 patients hospitalized across the state, six fewer than Thursday. IDPH lists 81 patients in intensive care, eight less than reported Thursday. There were 43 people admitted to hospitals across the state, and 32 patients on ventilators. In western/southwest Iowa: Three less people were hospitalized, for a total of 14; Six are in an ICU, and one person was admitted to area hospitals. There is no one on a ventilator, according to the latest data.
There are coronavirus outbreaks in 34 of Iowa’s long-term care facilities. The IDPH reported 1,009 positive cases and 607 recoveries, from within those facilities.
Here are the latest positive case numbers for southwest/western Iowa since 10-a.m. Thursday (County; Positive Case #’s; number of persons who have (recovered); {deaths since the outbreak began}. Counties with changes have highlighted numbers over the previous 24-hours:
Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say an Essex man, 42-year old Jerry J. Richardson, was arrested Thursday afternoon, following a traffic stop. Richardson was taken into custody for Driving While Barred. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $2,000 bond.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a traffic stop Thursday on a speeding vehicle resulted in the arrest of a Montgomery County man on numerous charges. Thomas Anderson, of Red Oak, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense – Methamphetamine, and Introducing contraband into a jail (a Class-D Felony). He was also cited for Speeding, Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance, failure to carry a registration card, and stopped a vehicle on a paved roadway.
(KNOXVILLE, IA) – Officials with the Knoxville Raceway posted on social media, Thursday, “Following last weekend’s “One and Only” race weekend, a member of the Knoxville Raceway staff tested positive for COVID-19. Upon notification and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the individual isolated themself away from Knoxville Raceway and will remain quarantined as directed by medical professionals.”
The statement went on to say “Knoxville Raceway has been made aware of several positive COVID-19 results this week within the Sprint Car racing community. Knoxville Raceway continues to work closely with the Marion County Public Health Department and Marion County Emergency Management while those agencies monitor the situation.”
KCCI reports Daryn Pittman, who raced this past weekend, posted on Facebook that a couple team members are currently recovering from the coronavirus. Kraig Kinser Racing was there too and they said members of their team tested positive, too.
(Radio Iowa) – The White House Coronavirus Task Force is recommending that Iowa officials order bars to close in certain areas of the state and establish face mask mandates in more than a dozen of the state’s cities. State medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati met privately last week with Dr. Deborah Birx, a key advisor on the White House Task Force.
“We shared with her, you know, our testing and some of the information and trends that we’re seeing,” Pedati says, “some of the ways that Iowa functions, right? Because each state might have a slightly different public health system, either local or centralized.” This spring, Governor Reynolds issued tougher restrictions in counties where Covid case counts were higher, but her existing orders are statewide in scope and she has resisted calls to let local governments enact face mask mandates. Reynolds will issue an updated public health emergency proclamation today (Friday). A spokesman for the governor says it will mainly extend current regulatory relief and maintain existing guidelines for businesses like bars, restaurants and hair salons. Dr. Pedati says she has not seen an updated draft of the proclamation.
“Unfortunately, like other states we have seen a young adult population reporting social interactions and we do want to emphasize that we need people to follow the recommendations that we’re providing,” Pedati says. “…If people were to follow those recommendations, you really take away the ability for that virus to move between people.” The pandemic-related proclamation the governor signed July 24th frequently mentions the need for social distancing, enhanced hygiene and other public health measures in all sorts of settings, but it directly mentions requiring face coverings just once — for gamblers playing poker, black jack or roulette at the state-licensed casinos.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong hit an RBI single and the St. Louis Cardinals finally returned to Busch Stadium with quite a rally, scoring three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. St. Louis played its first home game since July 26. The Cardinals were idle for 17 days after 10 players tested positive for the virus. Yadier Molina drove in three runs, including an RBI single in the ninth. The nine-time All-Star catcher made his first appearance since being sidelined by COVID-19 earlier this month.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise. The announcement Thursday comes on the heels of the NFL team in Washington choosing to drop Redskins as its nickname after a long and often contentious dialogue with fans and the public.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wide receiver Tyreek Hill left midway through the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice Thursday with a hamstring injury after pulling up while attempting to catch a long pass during a one-on-one drill at the team’s training facility. The two-time All-Pro walked off the field and his right leg was checked by trainers before he went to the locker room. The severity of the injury was not immediately known, though it continues a trend of nagging ailments for the Super Bowl champs.
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bertsch shot his second straight 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Charles Schwab Series at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge, his second event on the PGA Tour Champions. Tied for the first-round lead with Tom Lehman, Bertsch had nine birdies and two bogeys at Buffalo Ridge in the first of two 54-hole events at Big Cedar Lodge. The 50-year-old Bertsch, a three-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, made his delayed senior debut three weeks ago with a tie for 45th in The Ally Challenge in Michigan. Bernhard Langer had a 64 to move into a tie for second at 10 under with Kenny Perry (65) and Wes Short Jr. (66).
UNDATED (AP) — The first-round series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens has developed into a classic with all the hatred of past playoff matchups. Game 6 is Friday night. The Flyers blew their first chance to eliminate the upstart Canadiens and could be without defenseman Matt Niskanen, who was suspended for Game 6 for a cross check to the face of Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher. The Canadiens say Gallagher has a broken jaw that requires surgery and will miss the rest of the series. Out West, the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues face elimination in Game 6 against the Vancouver Canucks.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:35 a.m. CDT
(LINN COUNTY) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday night that President Donald Trump has given approval for the use of FEMA relief under the Individual Assistance program for Linn County. Reynolds said that more counties may be approved for this assistance in the future as damage is continuing to be assessed. Requests have also been made for the following counties: Audubon, Benton, Boone, Cass, Cedar, Clarke, Clinton, Dallas, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hardin, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story, Tama and Washington.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s medical director says she was aware of widespread inaccuracies in the state’s coronavirus data when her agency used it to release flawed calculations that helped guide decisions on school openings and enrollment this month. Dr. Caitlin Pedati, the state epidemiologist, says she became aware in late July of a problem in Iowa’s disease surveillance reporting system that backdated thousands of new test results. Nonetheless, Gov. Kim Reynolds on Aug. 6 released 14-day county positivity rates on the state’s coronavirus website that she said would help school officials and parents decide how to proceed with the upcoming school year. The state announced Wednesday that because of the backdating problem, those positivity rates had been erroneous for two weeks.
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Police say three people died in a two-car collision in Davenport. Investigators say the accident happened early Thursday when a vehicle drove through a stop sign and hit an SUV on a Davenport street. Both vehicles went into a ditch and burst into flames. The two people in the SUV and the driver of the car all died at the scene. No names have been released and the investigation continues.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Waterloo officials say a man escaped injury when a fuel tanker slammed into the home where he was sleeping. Authorities said the tanker truck hit a Waterloo home early Thursday after first being involved in crash not far from the house. Firefighters evacuated part of the neighborhood and a hazmat team was called to help with the fuel spill. The truck driver was taken to a hospital after being extricated from the truck. Officials say the truck driver apparently lost control after hitting a minivan and struck two parked SUVs in the home’s driveway before slamming into the house. Further details were not immediately available.
CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An increase in coronavirus cases has prompted Iowa prison officials to stop admitting inmates from county jails to the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville. The Department of Corrections said Wednesday that 59 inmates have tested positive in the last week out of nearly 800 tests conducted at the center. When officials believe the virus is no longer spreading in the facility, they will end the suspension. Staff implemented enhanced quarantine and testing measures after an inmate tested positive for the coronavirus last week. Inmates typically are temporarily assigned to the center before being sent to another prison in Iowa’s system. The Coralville center usually admits about 65 inmates a week from jails.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise.
FILE – In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs fans arrive before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium and are discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
The announcement Thursday comes on the heels of the NFL team in Washington choosing to drop Redskins as its nickname after a long and often contentious dialogue with fans and the public.
(Des Moines) – A western Iowa man found responsible for the attempted murder of police officers in Stuart last Fall, was sentenced today (Thursday), to 40-years in Federal prison. 53-year old Randall Lee Comly, of Stuart, received his sentence in U-S District Court, following his guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and felon in possession of a firearm. He will be eligible for parole after serving 85% – or 34 years – of his sentence. At his sentencing, the United States presented evidence that Comly, a multi-time convicted drug dealer, attempted to murder four law enforcement officers.
On the night of October 17, 2019, officers with the Stuart Police Department and Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office went to Comly’s residence in Stuart to arrest him on valid arrest warrants for second-degree arson and a probation violation. Comly ambushed the officers, jumped out of a closet, and emptied his gun by firing six rounds at a sheriff’s deputy who stood only a few feet away. During the resulting exchange of gunfire, two Sheriff’s deputies were shot. After the shooting, Comly barricaded himself inside the apartment and a hostage negotiation team was called.
Comly eventually gave himself up and was arrested just before midnight. A search of Comly’s residence revealed methamphetamine and items used in drug trafficking. Authorities noted Comly has a lengthy criminal history, including three prior felony drug trafficking convictions. He was serving a state term of probation when he attempted to murder the four officers on October 17, 2019. Based on Comly’s criminal history, the Court found him to be an armed career criminal.
In announcing the sentence, United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum said, “We thank and commend the law enforcement officers from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Stuart Police Department who in this case put their lives on the line to protect the people in their community from a violent criminal. Randall Comly tried to murder those officers. He tried to take husbands away from their wives, and fathers away from their children so that he could escape justice. Justice was delivered today in federal court, and we are grateful.”
Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater posted on social media, “The United States government sending a message that violent career criminals who use firearms to commit crimes are dealt with very seriously. This goal of this serious sentence is not only to promote respect for the law and to provide “just” punishment, but to deter others from similar conduct and to protect the public from future crimes being committed by this defendant.”
Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division, Marino Vidoli said, “We are thankful for the heroic actions taken by these deputies and officers. At the very heart of ATF’s mission to investigate violent firearms crime is bringing armed criminals like Randall
Comly to justice. Today’s sentencing ensures that he will be held accountable for his dangerous actions and prevented from engaging in further violence.”
The investigation was spearheaded by the ATF. Investigative support was provided by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Stuart Police Department. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District
of Iowa, with assistance from the Adair County Attorney’s Office.
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