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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City official says it’s treating four people for neuroinvasive disease stemming from a West Nile virus infection. The virus is carried by mosquitoes and infects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause brain damage, paralysis and death.
Bertha Ayi is medical director of Global Infectious Disease Services at Mercy, and she told the Sioux City Journal that Mercy has seen six patients from Sioux City between the ages of 40 and 80 test positive for the virus this year. One patient died.
The Iowa Public Health Department says 26 human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Iowa so far this year. Ayi is urging the people to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent outdoors and avoiding mosquito-infested areas though November.
Andrea Farrior and Chris Parks discuss the latest information from the Atlantic Animal Shelter.
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Jim Field talks about giving blood and lists some upcoming donation drives.
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FOR SALE: Candle-Making Equipment for sale. Start a new hobby. Everything you need to make candles – molds, wax, pitchers, pans, and supplies (wick, scent, dye, etc.) – everything but the kitchen stove! Molds of all shapes & sizes – round, square, oval, star, & more. Also molds for dinner taper, votive, and hurricane candles. Includes “how to” book on candle making. Make candles for yourself or as gifts for friends and family. Several hundred dollars of equipment & supplies. $100 for the lot. 243-2415.
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Oct 5th. Starts 8:00 am. 2104 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. Includes printer, DVR, camera tripod, and miscellaneous.
WANTED: potatoes in the field. Call 712-653-2374.
FOR SALE: High powered car audio system, includes two large 12-inch woofers still in the box and two 1500 watt amplifiers, like new. Asking $200. Also, a Craftsman circular saw, $25. And, a five gallon portable heavy duty air tank, $20. Call 712-304-4998.
FOR SALE: General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer, 21.7 cubic feet, Model: TCX22ZA, Freezer on bottom with drawer. Good conditions and runs great asking $300.00. Call or text (712)-249-1984 leave message if no answer.
FOR SALE: 8,10,and 12lb dumbbells. Make offer Atlantic. Call 712-314-3095.
WANTED TO RENT: a 1 or 2 bedroom house or apartment in Atlantic or around Exira area. Call 712-314-3095.
FOR SALE: Black & Decker straight and circular guide machine, $150. Black & Decker cement drill, $150. DeWalt table saw, 2 horse power, $200. Call 254-3725.
The National Weather Service says several rounds of thunderstorms are expected across Iowa today through Friday evening. There is a threat for severe weather over central and western Iowa this afternoon and evening with the potential for large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado is also possible. Additional storms are expected to develop over northern Iowa by Friday afternoon. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible with this activity. One final line of storms will arrive Friday evening and will bring and additional severe weather threat. Storms will end Saturday as much cooler weather arrives. Sunday will remain cool with a few showers forecast over the northern half of the state. Seasonal and mainly dry conditions are expected for the start of next week.
Police in Red Oak report one person was arrested Wednesday night on an assault charge. 30-year-old Paul Silas Ratley, of Fayetteville, NC, was arrested in the 1800 block of East Summit Street, on charges of Simple Domestic Assault, and 5th degree criminal mischief.
Ratley was being held without bond at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center.