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The State of Iowa’s Coronavirus dashboard, Tuesday (today) indicated (as of 10-a.m.), there were 580 new cases of COVID-19 since 10-a.m. Monday, for a total of 100,632. There are three more positive case of the virus in Cass County, for a total of 238. Across the KJAN listening area, there are: 19 more positive cases in Pottawattamie County; nine more in Harrison County; five more in Montgomery County; 4 new cases in Guthrie and Shelby Counties. Other, smaller increases in positive COVID cases were noted in Adair, Audubon, Madison and Union Counties.
There have been 17 more deaths statewide since 10-a.m. Monday, for a total of 1,481. The IDPH says of the reported deaths, 995 were related to a pre-existing medical condition. There have been a total of 867,592 Iowans tested for COVID-19 to-date, with 765,384 total Negative results. There have been 2,859 results received since 10-a.m. Monday, with 2,522 of those Negative, and 334 Positive. Officials say 11.6% of persons tested had a positive test result. Iowans who have recovered from the virus number 78,038. State data shows there are 16 counties reporting a positivity rate greater than 15% over the last 14 days. Public schools in eight area Counties…Taylor, Harrison, Fremont, Carroll, Page, Guthrie, Crawford and Montgomery, are among those counties eligible to apply for a waiver to provide 100% virtual learning. Sioux, Taylor, Harrison, Fremont, Lyon and Carroll counties report a positivity rate greater than 20%.
Hospitalizations are up from 449 on Monday to 463 today. The IDPH says: 114 patients with COVID-19 are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (compared to 109 previously); 62 people with COVID symptoms were admitted to a hospital (compared to 53 Monday); and 44 patients are on a ventilator (compared to 39 Monday). Western/Southwest Iowa hospitals report 26 people hospitalized (2 more than Monday), 10 are in an ICU (2 more than yesterday), five were admitted to a hospital (compared to 1 Monday), and no one was on a ventilator.
There are four more Long-Term Care (LTC) facility outbreaks in Iowa, for a total of 58. There are 1,255 positive cases of COVID among patients and staff at those facilities, and there have been 747 deaths since the outbreak began. The IDPH reports 682 persons recovered from the virus at LTC’s.
In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases in each county, along with the 24-hour change in case numbers {+#}; the number of persons recovered, and the total number of [deaths] (if any), since the pandemic began,
(Radio Iowa) – A bug that’s common from Iowa all the way east to the Atlantic Ocean and south to the Gulf of Mexico is poking at humans this time of year. Iowa State University entomologist Donald Lewis says it’s called the minute (my-NOOT) pirate bug. “This is the insect that bites us on the prettiest, nicest, warmest days of October,” Lewis says. The pirate bug doesn’t transmit illnesses to humans and Lewis says it’s actually beneficial in the outdoor environment. “They’re also a cold-blooded predator which may be why they’re called pirate bugs,” Lewis says, “because they attack and ambush defenseless spider mites in the trees, they attack the eggs of other insects and that feeding action to eliminate the eggs of other insects could be reducing our pest problems for us.”
As for how humans can defend themselves from pirate bugs, insect repellants haven’t been found to work. Once the pirate bugs’ food supply of OTHER insects dwindles in the fall, the best defense for humans is wearing long sleeved-shirts, jeans or pants and socks and shoes. “When they land on your bare or exposed skin, they poke you with their blunt little beak to see if you are food,” Lewis says. “When you’re not, they give up, but in the process of poking you, it does hurt way out of proportion to the size of the insect.”
Pirate bugs — also known as insidious flower bugs — are oval shaped and about a fifth-of-an-inch long.
(Radio Iowa) – A state program that helps those on food assistance eat healthier has crossed the one-million-dollar mark in benefits given. Coordinator Aryn McClaren says the program gives what are called “Double Up Bucks” to those on food assistance when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. She says the food bucks earned can then be used the next time to buy more fruits and vegetables. She says the program has two goals. “To encourage people to make the healthy choice of eating fresh food and vegetables — while also trying to make that an easier choice,” McClaren says. “If they are food insecure and have a limited budget they can’t always afford the food that might be healthier for their families.”
The program was given an added boost when federal coronavirus money was approved from the state. “So, we are very fortunate to receive that funding that has helped support the expansion of the program,” McClaren says. McClaren says the program has seen its biggest growth this year as the need has grown — and that includes more use at farmers’ markets. She says they are proud of the growth they’ve seen at farmers’ markets this year with most of them seeing four times the amount of food bucks they’ve seen before.
Under the program, a person who spends 10 dollars in food assistance benefits at a participating site receives an additional 10 dollars in free Double Up Food Bucks. The food bucks come in the form of paper vouchers and McClaren says they are working on an electronic program for the food bucks.
Police in Red Oak report no one was injured during a collision at around 5:45-p.m. Monday at 5th and Linden Streets. Authorities report a 2017 Ford Explorer driven by 19-year old Aubrey Kate Goertzen, of Stanton, was northbound on 5th Street, and while crossing through the uncontrolled intersection at 5th and Linden, was struck in the middle of the intersection by a 2007 Suzuki FNZ, driven by 49-year old Stacy Marie Schlegelmilch, of Villisca, as she was traveling west on Linden Street.
No citations were issued.
(By DAVID PITT Associated Press) – As Iowa surpassed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and remained the fourth-highest state for rate of infection, the mayor of Des Moines expressed concern that President Donald Trump’s rally this week at the city’s airport could become a super-spreader event. The state averaged 1,300 new cases per day over the past four days.
On Saturday the state posted 21 more deaths after recording 14 deaths on Friday. on Sunday, the state reported six more deaths. As of Monday, positive cases in Iowa reached 100,052 and 1,464 people have died since the virus surfaced in March.
With polls showing a tight race between the Republican Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, the president plans a Wednesday rally at the Des Moines International Airport.
A crash late Saturday morning at the intersection of Highway 92 and 370th Street in Pottawattamie County, has claimed the life of a Griswold woman. According to the Sheriff’s Dept., 22-year old Gabriella Kalambokidis died from her injuries after being transported from the scene by Carson Rescue, to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.
Authorities say Skye Bentley, of Macedonia, was driving a 2008 Lexus slowing to make a left turn from Highway 92 onto 370th Street southbound at around 11:02-a.m. Saturday, when Kalambokidis, who was driving a 2010 Hyundai, failed to slow down and rear ended Bentley’s vehicle.
Former Republican Representative David Young will debate Democratic incumbent Representative Cindy Axne for their third of four debates tonight. The debate is co-sponsored by The Des Moines Register and KCCI-TV and will air live on KCCI and online on DesMoinesRegister.com at 7:00 p.m.
The debate will be moderated by KCCI anchor Steve Karlin and Register reporter Stephen Gruber-Miller.
The 4th and final debate between the two candidates is set for Thursday night.
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has filed two more complaints against businesses for violations of the governors’ COVID-19 emergency public health disaster proclamation. I-A-B-D filed complaints against the Rodeo Saloon & BBQ in Council Bluffs, and The Sports Page in Mason City, for violations related to social distancing.
The two establishments have the option of agreeing to a one-thousand dollar civil penalty — or appealing for a hearing before an administrative law judge. There have been 11 businesses which have been charged — and two have accepted the one-thousand dollar penalty.
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Statewide Veterans Conference will be held virtually tomorrow (Tuesday) as a way to show businesses, educational institutions and community leaders how best to support veterans and their families. The event is being co-hosted by Home Base Iowa, where program manager Jathan Chicoine says veterans are a very valuable commodity.
“When you’re thinking about recruiting top talent into your businesses, recruiting from that community, there’s skill sets that veterans bring,” Chicoine says. “Certainly, this idea that veterans come from this collectivistic culture and are good team players and very often desire to be a part of something larger than themselves.” Speakers during the six-and-a-half-hour event will discuss how to make businesses and communities more welcoming to veterans, and how Iowa colleges can best support those returning to civilian life.
“We’re actually going to have a breakout session on how to become a Home Base Iowa community,” Chicoine says. “Some of those steps, like a community resolution. We are trying to get 10% of businesses in a local county onboard as HBI. Communities will develop unique incentives and programs to recruit and retain veterans.” The theme for this year’s conference is “Our Vision Forward: Engaging All of Iowa” as Chicoine says it takes a collaborative effort to provide the best support possible to veterans, military personnel and their families. He says the list of Home Base Iowa communities statewide is broadening every year.
“We have just over a hundred and we’ll be recognizing some new communities coming onboard at the conference,” Chicoine says. “We’re continuing to grow that support and look forward to getting all 99 counties onboard.” The 11th annual conference is free and will run from 9 AM to 3:30 PM Tuesday on Zoom.
To register, follow this link:
https://iowaworks.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vWp2xtguQH6SQ-GQjd867A?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery <https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/DTMzCyPD5qcNNypPcZo8ec?domain=iowaworks.zoom.us