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Trump, JR. MAGA campaign comes to Treynor, Monday

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Trump-Pence campaign has announced Donald Trump Jr. will make a stop in Treynor, Monday afternoon, during a “Make America Great Again!” event at the Treynor Community Center. The event begins at 2 p.m. and the doors open an hour before the event.

Donald Trump Jr., speaks as he tapes his speech for the first day of the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

According to the campaign website, persons may only register up to two (2) tickets per mobile number per event. All tickets are subject to first come first serve basis.

Register at https://events.donaldjtrump.com/events/make-america-great-again-event-with-donald-trump-jr-treynor-ia-september-14

The registration page says “A confirmation SMS will be sent to your phone. Please follow the instructions to confirm your ticket(s). You will not be registered until you verify by phone.”

There is also the following disclaimer: “By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; the host venue; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury.”

The MAGA tour will also make stops in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

CAM School Board: Regular meeting Monday, 9/14/20

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The CAM School Board will meet during a regular monthly session, 6:30-p.m. Monday (Sept. 14) in the CAM High School Superintendent’s Office. Among their Discussion/Action Items is approval of:

  • Board Policy 106 and supporting documents.
  • Homecoming Highway Relay
  • A Daycare Agreement
  • the 2018-19 Audit Report
  • and approving the disposal of the truck and trailer.

Work release escape of Dennis Devore III

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports 33-year old Dennis George Devore III, who was convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault/Impeding Air, and other crimes in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Waterloo Residential Facility as required this (Sunday) morning.

Dennis Devore III

Devore is a white male, 5-feet 6-inches tall. He weighs 208 pounds. Devore was admitted to the work release facility on August 24, 2020.  Persons with information on Devore’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Man arrested after standoff outside Arrowhead Stadium

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man who fired shots at employees outside Arrowhead Stadium was arrested Saturday after a daylong standoff. Kansas City police spokesman Capt. David Jackson said the man arrived at the Truman Sports Complex around 10:30 a.m. Saturday and fired several shots at employees but did not hit anyone. The man was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. Jackson said the man didn’t appear to have any connection to the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals. During the standoff, some stadium employees took shelter inside the complex. The Kansas City Royals’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was delayed about half an hour because of the standoff.

 

Cardinals and Red Square-off today in St. Louis (12:20-p.m. pre-game on KJAN)

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Nick Castellanos and the Reds will take on the Cardinals Sunday. Castellanos leads the Reds with 28 RBIs and is batting .232. The Cardinals are 13-11 against NL Central opponents. St. Louis’ team on-base percentage of .338 is fifth in the league. Paul Goldschmidt leads the lineup with an OBP of .446. The Reds are 14-18 against teams from the NL Central. The Cincinnati offense has compiled a .209 batting average as a team this season, last in the MLB. Jesse Winker leads the team with an average of .276.

Where: St. Louis

When: 1:15 p.m. CDT (Pre-game 12:20-p.m. on KJAN)

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cincinnati: Tyler Mahle (1-2, 3.89 ERA) St. Louis: Carlos Martinez (0-2, 12.27 ERA)

LINE: Cardinals favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

INJURIES: Cardinals: Ricardo Sanchez: (elbow), Miles Mikolas: (forearm), Kwang Hyun Kim: (kidney), Giovanny Gallegos: (groin), John Brebbia: (elbow), Dexter Fowler: (stomach).

Reds: Tyler Thornburg: (elbow), Wade Miley: (shoulder), Matt Bowman: (right elbow), Jesse Biddle: (shoulder), Jesse Winker: (back), Mike Moustakas: (foot).

IA COVID-19 update, 9/13/20

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Health today (Sunday), reported 814 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths. (As of 10:30-a.m. today) IDPH reported a total of 74,361 positive cases, 53,120 recoveries and 1,218 deaths since the pandemic began.The State says 846 death are attributed to pre-existing conditions.

In area counties, there is:  1 more positive COVID-19 case in Guthrie Counties, for total of 198 cases; One more case each was reported in Adams County (27 total), Audubon County (total 43) and Harrison County (161 total); Pottawattamie County has 39 more cases (1,823 total); Shelby County has four more cases (184 total), Madison County has three more positive cases, for a total of 133.

The State’s COVID-19 dashboard  shows 700,481 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19. The state reports 6,365 lab results received in the previous day, with 599 positive cases. New, negative test results amount to 5,750, for a total of 624,526. IDPH reports an 8.9% positivity rate over the last 14 days.

IDPH hospitalization data shows 274 Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus, down from 290 the previous day. There are 79 patients in intensive care, down 11 from the previous day. There are 28 patients on ventilators in the state, down from 36 the previous day. There were 36 patients admitted in the last 24 hours, down from 50 the previous day. The numbers in western/southwest Iowa show: 9 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19 (compared with 13 Saturday); 4 are in an ICU (down 3 from Saturday); 1 person was admitted to a hospital, and one person was on a ventilator, three less than on Saturday.

There are currently 35 Long-Term Care facilities reporting outbreaks, with 893 positive cases and 413 recoveries within those facilities. More than half of the state’s COVID-19 deaths have happened within long-term care facilities, at 650.

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: 122 cases; (113); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 56 cases; (40); 1 death
  • Adams County: 27 cases; (21)
  • Audubon County: 43 cases; (29); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 198 cases; (148); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 83 cases; (78); 5 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 1,823 cases; (1,541); 36 deaths
  • Shelby County: 234 cases; (222); 1 death.
  • Madison County, 183; (145); 2 deaths
  • Harrison County, 161 cases; (142); 2 deaths

Denison woman injured in motorcycle accident Saturday night

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

One person was injured during an accident in Crawford County Saturday night, that involved a motorcycle. The Iowa State Patrol says 52-year old Julie Promes, of Denison, was a passenger on a 2020 Can-Am Spyder that was traveling north on Highway 39. At around 9:25-p.m., the three-wheeled motorcycle operated by 59-year old Craig Promes, also of Denison, made a sharp turn.

During the turn, Julie Promes fell off and suffered critical injuries. She was transported by Crawford County Ambulance to the Crawford County Hospital. The accident remains under investigation.

 

Sports Headlines: 9/13/20

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette got kick and punt returns for touchdowns to help secure one of its biggest wins in program history, 31-14 win over No. 23 Iowa State. On a day when both offenses seemed overmatched, the Ragin’ Cajuns were ignited by Chris Smith’s 95-yard kickoff return in the second quarter and Eric Garror’s 83-yard punt return in the third. Levi Lewis also threw a 78-yard scoring pass to Peter LeBlanc to give Louisiana-Lafayette a 17-14 lead late in the third quarter. Louisiana-Lafayette beat a Top 25 opponent on the road for the first time, having gone 0-26 against ranked foes away fro home.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dakota Hudson allowed just one hit in six innings and the St. Louis Cardinals backed him with four home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1. Harrison Bader hit a three-run homer and Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt added solo drives in the sixth as the Cardinals broke it open. Brad Miller also homered for St. Louis. Hudson won his third consecutive decision and second this season over Cincinnati. He didn’t allow a hit through his first five innings. Hudson struck out four and walked four.

UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten university presidents will meet today (Sunday) to hear a presentation about playing a football season _ maybe as soon as late October _ though a vote to restart the postponed season is not guaranteed. A person with direct knowledge of the situation said the Big Ten’s Return to Competition Task Force held a meeting, with the medical subcommittee making a presentation to a subgroup of presidents and chancellors. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the Big Ten was not planning to make any announcements about its efforts to return to play, said it was a “positive meeting” that led to the scheduling of a presentation to the full group of presidents and chancellors.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4. Whit Merrifield added a solo homer and the Royals won their fifth straight game. It was the third consecutive loss for Pittsburgh. Mondesi and Bobby Abreu in 2004 are the only players to homer and steal a base in three straight games since at least 1901, according to MLB.com.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James scored 29 points and Kyle Kuzma (KOOZ’-muh) scored 17 as the Los Angeles Lakers ripped Houston, 119-96 to advance to the NBA’s Western Conference finals for the first time in a decade. The Lakers ran out to a 33-11 lead, but the Rockets got within seven on a drive by Russell Westbrook 2:09 into the third. Los Angeles responded by scoring the next 15 points to take control for good.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Brad Keselowski has advanced in NASCAR’s Cup playoffs by winning in Richmond. Keselowski led a race-high 192 of the 400 laps and gave Team Penske a sweep of the day, hours after Will Power won for the IndyCar arm of the organization. Martin Truex Jr. finished second at Richmond, followed by Keselowski teammate Joey Logano and Austin Dillon.

IA High School Football Scores from 9/12/20

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Don Bosco, Gilbertville 74, Central City 0

Gladbrook-Reinbeck 20, B-G-M 6

H-L-V, Victor 42, GMG, Garwin 12

Midland, Wyoming 78, Central Elkader 12

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

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September 13th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:00 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Health officials are reporting 793 new coronavirus cases and eight more deaths in Iowa. KCCI-TV reports that the new positive cases that had been reported as of 10 a.m. Saturday brought the total to 73,547 since the pandemic began. Among those case, 52,932 people have recovered and 1,216 have died. Health officials are reporting an 8.8% positivity rate over the last 14 days. But four Iowa counties report a positivity rate greater than 15% over the last 14 days. The high rate allows public schools in Sioux, Lyon, Bremer and Plymouth counties to apply for a waiver to provide 100% virtual learning.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City woman has been charged with stealing scratch tickets from her work and redeeming the tickets for herself. KCAU-TV reports that 19-year-old Ricki Shear is free on bail after she was arrested and charged with 21 counts of forgery or theft of a lottery ticket. She is accused of stealing 94 scratch tickets earlier this month while working as a clerk for Transit General Store. Court documents say she redeemed 21 of them for $195.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An eastern Iowa police officer has resigned after being charged with distribution, receipt, and accessing of child pornography. Television station KCRG reports that 34-year-old Jared Daily resigned Friday from the Belle Plaine Police Department. His federal indictment was unsealed on Sept. 3. It alleges that Daily knowingly distributed, received and accessed child pornography on a cell phone between January and June of this year. If convicted, Daily faces a mandatory 5-year prison sentence and up to 60 years. He could also be ordered to pay nearly $1 million in fines and special assessments. Daily’s trial is set for Nov. 2.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man has been arrested in the death of his wife whose body was found in a wooded area outside the couple’s Des Moines home. Thirty-two-year-old Datron Simmons was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Connie Simmons of Des Moines. Police Sgt. Paul Parizek wrote in a news release that evidence indicates that Datron Simmons killed his wife on Sept. 6 at their home. The release said she had existing health issues and that police went to the home Friday to check on her at the request of her family.Her body was located a short time after a missing person report was completed. The investigation is ongoing.