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The snow and wind that accompanied it, Wednesday, made for near white out conditions at times, and road surfaces polished to a thin sheen of ice. The Council Bluffs Police Department was only responding to injury accidents or crashes involving disabled vehicles in the roadway, Wednesday. There were numerous other accidents, but as of this morning, there were no reports of serious injuries.
Red Oak Police said there were no injuries following a collision that took place a little before 6-p.m. Authorities say a 2019 Nissan Altima driven by 45-year old Jeanette Eggerss, of Red Oak, was traveling south on N. Broadway, and at the intersection with W. Oak Street, in the turning lane to turn east onto Oak. The stop light was red. A 2012 Buick Regal, driven by 18-year old Kevin McClurg, of Red Oak, was traveling south on N. Broadway. As McClurg approached the intersection, he braked, but his car began to slide on the icy roadway.
The Buick – registered to Leonard McClurg, of Red Oak – struck the right rear of the Nissan, causing a total of $2,000 damage. No citations were issued.
The Iowa Department of Public Health today (7-a.m. Thursday), said the number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID, were down from 644 Wednesday to 625, today. Other hospitalization data show: 127 COVID patients are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), compared to 139 yesterday; 106 people were admitted to hospitals across the state (compared to 113 Wednesday), and 70 were on a ventilator. Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 43 hospitalized (1 more the previous); 14 are in an ICU (1 less than Wed.); seven people were admitted (compared to five previously), and seven are on a ventilator (one less the yesterday).
As of today, there are a total of 272,441 confirmed Positive cases of the virus statewide since Iowa’s outbreak began, with an additional 1,422 cases confirmed (since 10-a.m. Wednesday). Iowa’s average reported positivity rate is 12.4% over the last 14 days.
Wednesday, the IDPH said another 15 people in Iowa died from the coronavirus, and there were nearly 2,000 confirmed infections. The state Department of Public Health said there were 15 additional deaths, raising the total death toll to 3,668. (We’ll get an update on that data later this morning)
In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:38 a.m. CST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — According to an Associated Press investigation, Iowa’s attorney general hasn’t convicted a police officer for improperly using force since at least 2004, which was the earliest date for which records are available. Attorney General Tom Miller’s office only pursued charges against two officers out of 35 force cases it reviewed, and both of them were ultimately acquitted. Police officers often aren’t charged when someone ends up dead. Laws often shield officers and give them the benefit of the doubt for a dangerous and unpredictable job, and juries can be reluctant to convict. But prosecutors who have a history of declining to charge police are now facing scrutiny of their records following a summer of mass protests calling for accountability.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has found that an Iowa state-run care center for people with intellectual disabilities likely violated the constitutional rights of residents by subjecting them to human experiments, some of which were deemed dangerous. A report released Tuesday identified broad failures at the Glenwood Resource Center, including poor treatment of residents and failure of the Iowa Department of Human Services to respond. The DOJ began investigating in November 2019 after reports of a high rate of deaths. The DOJ outlined detailed steps for improvement. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa DHS say they have cooperated with the investigation and will work with DOJ to resolve the problems
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another 15 people in Iowa died of the coronavirus and there were nearly 2,000 confirmed infections. The state Department of Public Health reported Wednesday the 15 deaths raised the total death toll to 3,668. There were 1,999 confirmed cases reported in the last 24 hours Wednesday, bringing the total to 271,019. In the past 14 days, Iowa has had 707.8 new confirmed cases per 100,000 people, ranking the state 41st nationally.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa City woman is facing a felony charge accusing her of neglect that led to an elderly woman’s death. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that 54-year-old Tara M. Edwards was arrested Wednesday morning and faces one count of intentional dependent adult abuse causing serious injury. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says it began an investigation in February into the death of a 72-year-old woman who suffered from several conditions that prevented her from caring for herself. Edwards was reportedly the woman’s primary caregiver. Authorities say Edwards failed to fill the woman’s prescriptions, failed to take her to medical appointments and failed to provide necessary nutritional supplements.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a Creston man, 26-year-old Kevin Anthony Harden, was arrested at around 1:30-a.m. Wednesday (12/23) at the Union County Law Enforcement Center. Harden was taken into custody on the authority of a Union County warrant charging him with Failure To Appear. Harden was later released on $300 bond.
ADEL, Iowa (AP) — An investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in a rural area near Des Moines. The Des Moines Register reports that police on Wednesday identified the victim as Jakob Mash of Perry. He was fatally shot early Tuesday near the town of Adel. His body was found at an intersection. Mash was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made, but Dallas County Chief Deputy Adam Infante said in a news released that there is not believed to be any danger to the public.
(Radio Iowa) – Despite pleas from state officials to stay home for the holidays, airports in Iowa and across the country are filling up as Christmas Day nears. Kyle Potter, executive editor of the ThriftyTraveler-dot-com, says while Iowa doesn’t have any restrictions for people traveling into or out of our state, if you’re planning to fly to another part of the country, it’s best to do your research before you leave.
The federal COVID relief bill that’s on President Trump’s desk includes 15 billion-dollars for the airline industry. Potter says that money is tailored toward bringing 30-thousand workers back to their jobs through March.
(Radio Iowa) – As we move through the tenth month of dealing with COVID-19, an increasing number of Iowans are seeking mental health services. Dr. C-J Davis, a behavioral health specialist, says the demand for these services has climbed by as much as 30-percent this year.
He doesn’t expect the need to change anytime soon, either.
He says depression and anxiety are the most common pandemic-related symptoms.
FORT MADISON, Iowa – The Iowa DCI reports on Tuesday, December 22nd, members of the Lee County Jail, while performing jail cell checks, discovered an unresponsive female inmate. The inmate, identified as 50-year-old Stacy Lynn Heston, was the lone occupant of the cell. Jail staff performed CPR and administered an AED in efforts to revive Heston.
Ms. Heston was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation was summoned to the scene and is currently investigating the incident with the assistance from the detectives of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of death is pending an autopsy to be performed at a later date. No foul play is suspected at this time. Ms. Heston had turned herself into the jail earlier in the day, Tuesday, to begin a jail sentence of 59 days.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa City woman is facing a felony charge accusing her of neglect that led to an elderly woman’s death. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that 54-year-old Tara M. Edwards was arrested Wednesday morning and faces one count of intentional dependent adult abuse causing serious injury. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says it began an investigation in February into the death of a 72-year-old woman who suffered from several conditions that prevented her from caring for herself.
Edwards was reportedly the woman’s primary caregiver. Authorities say Edwards failed to fill the woman’s prescriptions, failed to take her to medical appointments and failed to provide necessary nutritional supplements.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — According to an Associated Press investigation, Iowa’s Attorney General hasn’t convicted a police officer for improperly using force since at least 2004, which was the earliest date for which records are available. Attorney General Tom Miller’s office only pursued charges against two officers out of 35 force cases it reviewed, and both of them were ultimately acquitted. Police officers often aren’t charged when someone ends up dead.
Laws often shield officers and give them the benefit of the doubt for a dangerous and unpredictable job, and juries can be reluctant to convict. But prosecutors who have a history of declining to charge police are now facing scrutiny of their records following a summer of mass protests calling for accountability.