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DNR investigating fatal hunting incident

News

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Sunday evening, said they are investigating a fatal hunting incident. Authorities on Saturday, September 5th, at around 5:00-p.m., DNR Conservation Officers responded to a fatal hunting incident at Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area near New Albin, Iowa.

Investigators found a 46 year old male from St. Paul, MN, dead at the scene. The man was believed to be squirrel hunting at Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area prior to his death. The name of the man is being withheld pending family notification. The incident is under investigation by the Iowa DNR and the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office.

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LENNY SAILER, 81, of Manning (Private services)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

LENNY SAILER, 81, of Manning, died Saturday, Sept. 5th, at his home near Manning. Private family funeral services will be held for LENNY SAILER. Ohde Funeral HOme in Manning is assisting the family.

LENNY SAILER is survived by:

His Wife – Mary Sailer, of Manning.

His son – Kevin (DoDee) Sailer, of Templeton.

His daughters – Kim (Scott) Barnard, of Manning; Kris (Dave) Weitl, of Pine, CO., and Karla (Mike) Hamann, of Cahoun, GA.

His brother – Paul Sailer, of Coon Rapids.

His sisters – Loretta Bernholz, of Carroll, and Lillian Stork, of Anita.

10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and his daughters-in-law.

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Iowa to use $100M for coronavirus testing

News

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says $100 million from the federal government will be used to maintain the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports Reynolds told reporters that she wanted to make sure the state has enough tests as schools reopen and flu season begins. But the governor says she also wants the state to be flexible in case testing needs change quickly.

For example, she says the state later might want to buy saliva tests or tests that check for both COVID-19 and the flu.

 

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(Update 11:25-a.m.) 2 treated & released following emergency landing near Red Oak

News

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

An accident involving an aircraft in Montgomery County, Saturday afternoon, resulted in two persons being hurt. Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman, Sunday morning, said the accident happened at around 1-p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 175th and I Avenue, in rural Red Oak.

Photos courtesy Brian Hamman, Montgomery County EMA

Hamman says Montgomery County officials were notified by staff at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room that two individuals were being treated for minor injuries they suffered in the accident. They were subsequently released from the hospital. After an investigation it was confirmed that the single engine, 1972 Piper Cherokee is owned and was operated by, a subject from Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been contacted and will be conducting the investigation into the cause of the accident. Montgomery County Emergency Management was assisted on scene by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Red Oak Police Department and Red Oak Fire Department.

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Iowa/National News: As pandemic raged, roadways became speedways

News

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police around the country are reporting that as roads and highways emptied during the pandemic, some drivers took advantage by pushing well past the speed limit. It’s a trend that statistics show is continuing even as states reopen. The head of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers have issued 2,200 tickets since April for driving more than 100 mph. That’s a 61% increase over the same time period a year ago. July was also Ohio’s worst month for fatal crashes since 2007.

California, Iowa and Utah are among several states reporting similar year-over-year increases in high speeds.

 

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Hot today…much colder by Tuesday!

Weather

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service says high temperatures today will end up well into the 90s, with heat index values approaching or exceeding 100 degrees each over portions of central and western Iowa. Breezy southwest winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph this morning. If planning outdoor activities, avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and please take appropriate precautions. Much colder weather will return to Iowa by Tuesday with highs in 48 hours some 40 degrees colder than today!

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IA COVID-19 update for Sunday, 9/6/20: 5 more deaths, 750 new cases

News

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Sunday, 10-a.m.) reports five more deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 statewide since 10-a.m. Saturday, for a total of 1,165, and 750 additional, positive cases of COVID-19, for a total of 69,756. Persons with preexisting medical conditions made up for 813 of the deaths. Officials say 627 deaths have taken place at a long-term care facility since the beginning of the outbreak. There have been a total of 49,651 persons who have recovered from the virus and 6,046 additional negative test results received since Saturday, for a total of 596,649 since testing began. A total of 666,905 individuals have been tested for COVID-19. The combined 14-day positivity rate is 10.9%.

Here in the KJAN listening area: Adair County has one new positive case of COVID-19; Harrison County had two additional cases; Guthrie County has 2 new cases; Pottawattamie County cases increased by nine, to 1,717.

There are 309 Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus, a decline of 6 since Saturday. IDPH reported 91 patients are in intensive care, a decline of 3 since Saturday. There were 13 people admitted to a hospital, for a total of 52. And, 38 is the number of patients who are on a ventilator. In western/southwest Iowa: 11 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, two more than on Saturday; 8 are in an ICU, and person was admitted, and three patients are on ventilators.

Long-Term Care outbreaks remain at 29. IDPH reported 802 positive cases and 365 recoveries within those facilities.

Here are the latest positive case numbers for southwest/western Iowa (County; Positive Case #’s; number of persons who have (recovered); {deaths since the outbreak began}.

  • Cass County: 118 cases; (107); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 50 cases; (33); 1 death
  • Adams County: 23 cases; (17)
  • Audubon County: 40 cases; (27); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 180 cases; (136); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 83 cases; (71); 5 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 1,717 cases; (1,445); 34 deaths
  • Shelby County: 223 cases; (211); 1 death.
  • Madison County, 172; (126); 2 deaths
  • Harrison County, 156 cases; (137); 2 deaths

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JUDITH “Judy” MALMBERG, 76, of Audubon (Private Mass of Christian Burial)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

JUDITH “Judy” MALMBERG, 76, of Audubon, died Saturday, Sept. 5th, at home, surrounded by her family. A Private, Mass of Christian Burial will be held for JUDY MALMBERG at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

There will be no public viewing or visitation held at the funeral home.

JUDITH “Judy” MALMBERG is survived by:

Her daughters – Kimberly (Alan) Alan Vonnahme, of Villisca; Jody (Lonn) Kiehne, of Urbandale; Jen (T.J.) Paustian, of Grimes; and Missy (Adam) Welch, of Waukee.

6 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Midwest/National Sports Headlines: 9/6/20

Sports

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler O’Neill and Paul DeJong homered, five St. Louis pitchers combined on a three-hitter and the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 to sweep a doubleheader. St. Louis pulled within 2 1/2 games of the NL Central-leading Cubs. Adam Wainwright pitched the Cardinals to a 4-2 win in the opener.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 behind Lucas Giolito. Abreu leads the majors with 40 RBIs in 40 games and extended his hitting streak to 19 games. His 425-foot, two-run shot pushed him past Baltimore’s Anthony Santander for the longest streak this season. Giolito (4-2) allowed three runs on five hits in six-plus innings, struck out nine and walked none. Alex Colome earned his ninth save in 10 tries. Kris Bubic (0-5) took the loss and Bubba Starling homered for the Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are content to defend their Super Bowl title largely with the team that won it. After signing a handful of veteran free agents during an offseason unlike other, the Chiefs waived the majority of them Saturday as they trimmed down to 53 players for the start of the regular season. Among the notable names were running back DeAndre Washington, who was signed from Oakland, and former Miami safety Adrian Colbert. Most of the players waived as the Chiefs trimmed from their 80-man camp roster ahead of their opener Thursday night against Houston were inexpensive fliers and undrafted free agents.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam) and Kyle Lowry each had double-doubles as the Toronto Raptors beat the Boston Celtics, 100-93 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games apiece. Siakam finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Lowry delivered 22 points and 11 boards. The game was tied until Toronto outscored Boston, 32-24 in the third quarter.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have squared their Western Conference semifinal series at a game apiece with a 110-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jamal Murray scored 27 points for Denver, which never trailed and led by as many as 23. Clippers forward Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard had 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists but shot only 4 for 17.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authentic has captured the pandemic-delayed Kentucky Derby in front of near-empty empty stands at Churchill Downs. With John Velazquez aboard, Authentic went off at 9-1 and grabbed the lead out of the game before holding off 3-5 favorite, Tiz the Law by 1 1/4 lengths. It’s the sixth Derby victory for Bob Baffert, tying the all-time record for trainers.

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Cross Country results from Saturday, 9/5/20

Sports

September 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs) The Lewis Central boys cross country team placed three runners in the top fifteen and won the team championship at Abraham Lincoln, Saturday. SE Polk was the girls team champion with four runners in the top ten.  (Complete results here)

Boys Team Scoring

  1. Lewis Central 68
  2. Thomas Jefferson 72
  3. LeMars 87
  4. Harlan 104
  5. Glenwood 115
  6. Missouri Valley 120
  7. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 131
  8. Denison-Schleswig 217
  9. Abraham Lincoln 228
  10. St. Albert 246

Girls Team Scoring

  1. SE Polk 32
  2. Glenwood 54
  3. Harlan 57
  4. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 97
  5. Lewis Central 168
  6. Thomas Jefferson 169
  7. Denison-Schleswig 175

(Pella) – Pella held a two-division cross country meet on Saturday and ACGC was among the participants in the small schools class. The Charger boys scored 64 points and placed 3rd while the girls team placed 4th with a total of 100. Jorja Hoover was the first runner in for the ACGC girls in 16th. (Complete results here)

Boys Team Scoring

  1. Mid-Prairie 26
  2. DM Christian 44
  3. ACGC 64
  4. Pella Christian 106
  5. Collins-Maxwell 115
  6. Baxter 182

Girls Team Scoring

  1. Mid-Prairie 29
  2. Panorama 55
  3. DM Christian 77
  4. ACGC 100
  5. Lynnville-Sully 122
  6. Collins-Maxwell 152
  7. Pella Christian 175

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