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FERN ARLENE KROHN, 91, of Avoca, died Sun., May 5th, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services for FERN KROHN will be held 10-a.m. Wed., May 8th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 5-to 9-pm today (Tue., May 7th).
Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.
FERN KROHN is survived by:
Her sons – Kenneth (Sherry) Krohn, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, & David (Edwina) Krohn, of El Paso, TX.
8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
Warmer weather is returning to Iowa — and so is the pollen. An allergy expert says this spring is shaping up to be one of the worst allergy seasons in years, but Iowans who are constantly sneezing likely already know that. Ted Myatt, an environmental health specialist, says allergy sufferers have more to worry about than just the great outdoors as there can be no where to hide, inside or out. “There’s allergens that are generated outside, the pollen from grass and trees and mold spores from outdoors, all of those particles end up in your home because you’re constantly moving outdoor air into your home,” Myatt says. On top of that, there are allergens generated indoors as well, like pet dander from dogs and cats. Those things, in combination with coming off of last year’s drought, are making for foul conditions for Iowans with allergies. After you’ve been outside, Myatt says it may be helpful to shower right away or to change your clothes — and to use bedding that’s hypoallergenic.
“Washing those sheets in hot water is a great strategy to prevent dust mite exposure,” Myatt says. “Dust mites love bedding and are hard to get rid of unless you use really hot water. Another thing I like to recommend is to take off your shoes. You track in a lot of dirt, a lot of pollen, a lot of mold.” Mold can be a huge problem. Even an isolated area of mold, like a window sill, can trigger symptoms in those allergic to it. He says mold spores travel by air and they will spread. Dust and pollen gather on TV screens and other electronics so keeping them clean is very important. Myatt says even for Iowans who were never bugged by allergies before, this spring could be different.
“People as they age acquire new allergy symptoms,” Myatt says. “If you move to another area of the country where the mixture of the types of pollens and allergens in the air are different than what you’re used to, you see people acquire new allergies.” Even opening the windows to let in a fresh spring breeze will also be letting in dust, mold spores and pollen.
(Radio Iowa)
345 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013
EARLY THIS MORNING…PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. NORTHEAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.
TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.
TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY…CLOUDY. THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 70 PERCENT.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH AROUND 70. NORTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 50S.
FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for five Iowa counties damaged by severe weather in early April. Yesterday’s announcement means the counties of Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux will get federal funding under a public assistance program. Funding can be used for emergency repairs, essential government functions and grants for public schools.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man arrested in Texas in connection with the shooting of an Iowa police officer is fighting extradition back to the state. The Sioux City Journal reports 21-year-old Jamal Dean has indicated to authorities that he intends to fight extradition. He’s in a maximum security section of the county jail in Kingsville, Texas.
WEST UNION, Iowa (AP) — Two men have pleaded guilty to charges related to a bank robbery and wild chase last fall that left two officers with gunshot wounds. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports 25-year-old Jeremiah Mumford and 19-year-old William Clayton pleaded guilty yesterday to first-degree robbery and two counts of attempted murder.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Dubuque authorities have been investigating an electrical problem that caused a small explosion inside a manhole downtown. Police Lt. Steve Radloff says the explosion yesterday afternoon behind the Dubuque County Jail caused a loud boom and a manhole cover to lift off its base and into the air. No injuries were reported.
(DES MOINES) – Former US Attorney Matt Whitaker shared his intentions to seek the Republican nomination for the open United States Senate seat in November 2014. Whitaker, who was a guest Monday afternoon on a Des Moines talk radio station, announced he is taking the necessary steps to run for the seat being vacated by Senator Tom Harkin’s retirement. Whitaker becomes the first Republican to officially state he will be a candidate in the Senate race.
“I am taking the steps to run for the United States Senate,” Whitaker said. “I will have the official campaign announcement on June 3.” Whitaker, who has been married for 20 years, said his wife and children support his Senate run. “They understand the challenges facing our country and state,” Whitaker said. “This is going to be a big election about big ideas.” The Republican Senate candidate said he is excited to travel across Iowa and meet with primary voters. “Let’s talk about the issues,” Whitaker said. “Common sense solutions are going to win in the primary election and November 2014.”
(Press Release)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man arrested in Texas in connection with the shooting of an Iowa police officer is fighting extradition back to the state. The Sioux City Journal reports 21-year-old Jamal Dean has indicated to authorities that he intends to fight extradition. He is in a maximum security section of the Kleberg County Jail in Kingsville, Texas. Kleberg County Sheriff’s Capt. Albert Castillo says Dean must enter a formal decision during a court hearing. Texas Gov. Rick Perry could be asked to authorize Dean’s removal from the state.
Dean was arrested Saturday after a hunt involving local, state and federal authorities. He is accused of shooting a rifle at Sioux City Officer Kevin McCormick during a traffic stop on April 29. McCormick is expected to make a full recovery.
JANICE MARIE WHELAN, 68, of Osceola, MO and formerly of Avoca died Oct. 5th in Springfield, MO. Graveside services for JANICE WHELAN will be held at 10:30- AM Mon., May 13th in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.
JANICE MARIE WHELAN is survived by:
Sons, Kevin (Sheril) Kobs of Avoca and Keith (Cindy) Kobs of Missouri Valley
Daughters, Kim Kobs (Angela Miller) of TN and Kathy (Randy) McTwiggin of AZ
Sister, Sandra (Dick) Bannick of Princeton
And nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
LOUIS ALBERT HELLER, 65, of Avoca died Sun., May 5th at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial Service for LOUIS ALBERT HELLER will be held at 10:30 AM Thurs., May 9th in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Visitation with family present will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Wed., May 8th at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
A wake service will begin at 7:00 PM on Wed., May 8th at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
Burial will be in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance.
LOUIS ALBERT HELLER is survived by:
Daughters, Tami (Todd) Pauley of Avoca, Traci (Shane) Dreckman of LeMars and Misty (Bryan) Weidner of Minden
Sons, Barry Heller of Avoca and Colby Heller (Emmy Heim) of Persia
Brothers, Roger Heller of Defiance, Paul Heller of Carroll, Bernard (Connie) Heller of Council Bluffs, Jim (Mary) Heller of Manilla and Tom Heller of Defiance
Sisters, Mary (James) Hermeling of Manilla, Maxine (Jim) Whelchel of Council Bluffs, Helen (Dennis) Freund of Earling, Agnes (David) Pursell of Sun City Center, FL and Lavonne (Terry) Schulte of Westphalia
And 16 grandchildren.