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Three arrests in Mills County over the weekend

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September 21st, 2020 by admin

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests over the weekend.

On Friday at 3:31 a.m. Deputies arrested 39-year-old Tonweya Willow Langille of Malvern for Domestic Abuse Assault. Langille was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on no bond.

Also on Friday at 7:27 a.m. Deputies arrested 52-year-old Gregory Allen Riley of Red Oak for Driving While Barred. Riley was held in the Mills County Jail on $2,000 bond.

On Monday morning at 2:21 a.m. Mills County Deputies arrested 29-year-old Zachary Edward Peters of Murray, NE for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trespass 1st. The arrest occurred at the intersection of Karns Road and Lambert Avenue. Peters was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $1,300 bond.

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COVID-19 results jump in Cass & area Counties (Update 9/21/20)

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September 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s Coronavirus dashboard (as of 10-a.m) shows the number of positive COVID-19 test results in Cass and nine area Counties is on the rise. The 24-hour data show FIVE more cases in Cass County, for a total of 134. Audubon County reports six more cases, for a total of 65. There are eight new cases in Guthrie County (226 total), nine more cases in Pottawattamie County (for a total of 2,000), three more cases each in Harrison and Madison Counties, two more cases in Adair County (67 total), and one more case each, in Adams, Montgomery and Union Counties.

The dashboard indicated there are 624 new (Positive) COVID-19 cases reported since 10-a.m. Sunday, for a total of 80,633.  IDPH says says also, 57,832 Iowans have recovered from the virus,  one more person has died, for a total of 1,266 since the pandemic began. Officials report 870 of the COVID-19 deaths involved persons with pre-existing conditions, and 664 deaths have occurred at Long-Term Care facilities (Unchanged from Sunday).

There have been 741,361 Iowans tested for the virus. IDPH reported 4,038 lab test results received in the previous day, with 410 positive results and 3,618 negative results. IDPH reports a positivity rate of 8.9% over the last 14 days.

IDPH reported 39 long-term care facilities with coronavirus outbreaks, unchanged from the previous day. There are 902 positive cases and 480 recoveries within those facilities.

Across the State, hospitalizations are up slightly, to 271. The number of patients with COVID-19 who are in an ICU is also up, to 74;  34 people were admitted to a hospital since 10-a.m. Sunday, compared to 46 people in the previous report. There are 35 patients on ventilators across the state.

In western/southwest Iowa, hospitals report nine people are hospitalized with COVID-19 (1 less than on Sunday); four are in an ICU; No one was admitted to an area hospital with symptoms, which is four less than on Sunday, and one person remains on  ventilator.

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: 134 cases; (114); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 67 cases; (42); 1 death
  • Adams County: 29 cases; (23)
  • Audubon County: 65 cases; (35); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 226 cases; (157); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 87 cases; (80); 5 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 2,000 cases; (1,612); 37 deaths
  • Shelby County: 242 cases; (229); 1 death.
  • Madison County, 205; (155); 2 deaths
  • Harrison County, 180 cases; (152); 2 deaths
  • Union County: 122 cases; (85); 3 deaths.
  • Mills County: 168 cases; (117); 1 death.

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Ethanol industry’s health again an election year issue

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The health of the ethanol industry has been a staple of Iowa campaigns for years and 2020 is no different. This month, the Trump Administration denied 54 waivers that would have exempted oil refineries from blending ethanol into gasoline. In addition, Trump himself announced the E-P-A will let states decide new pumps aren’t necessary and gasoline that’s 15 percent ethanol can be dispensed from existing E-10 pumps. “That saves tremendous amounts of money for the people in the ethanol industry,” Trump says.

During a recent conference call organized by Joe Biden’s campaign, former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack questioning the election year timing of these announcements. “I think farmers are justified in being suspicious and concerned about what may happen after an election,” Vilsack said. So, what’s the economic impact of these recent ethanol pronouncements? Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says 40 percent of U.S. ethanol plants were temporarily shut down this spring.

The pandemic was the main driver of that, but Goss says the administration’s dithering over ethanol waivers for the oil industry didn’t help. “I won’t say it’s too late, but it certainly should have been earlier,” Goss says of the waiver announcement for 2011 through 2018 waivers. Iowa State University ag economist Chad Hart says getting retailers to sell a higher blend of ethanol seems to be the industry’s aim. “Originally it was E85, but a lot of the concentration now has been on E15 and getting that expanded nationwide,” Hart says.

President Trump announced a year ago that E-15 could be sold year-round. During a trip to Iowa last month, Trump’s ag secretary, Sonny Perdue, promised any future oil industry waivers would not reduce the federal ethanol production mandate of a net 15 billion gallons. “That’s an important consideration,” Perdue said. Iowa plants produce nearly a third of the U.S. ethanol supply.

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7AM Sportscast 09-21-2020

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September 21st, 2020 by admin

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Drive-by shooting in Fort Dodge leaves teen badly wounded

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September 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A shooting early Sunday in Fort Dodge left a young woman critically hurt. An 18-year-old female was the only person shot in the incident. She sustained life threatening injuries. She was transported to the hospital in Fort Dodge then transferred to a Des Moines area hospital. Police say the victim was in a vehicle when the shooting happened and the shots came from another vehicle.

No arrests have been made thus far. The Fort Dodge Police Department and Iowa DCI are continuing to investigate. A report on the woman’s condition was not immediately available.

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With cash windfall, Biden adds GOP states to campaign map

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September 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden is using a campaign cash advantage over President Donald Trump to add Republican-leaning Georgia and Iowa to his paid media footprint, bringing the Democratic challenger’s television and digital battleground map to an even dozen states.

The expansion reflects Biden’s newfound status as a fundraising behemoth and his campaign’s longstanding promise to set up “multiple paths” to the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency.

The Biden campaign confirmed Sunday that Democrats’ joint financial operation had $466 million cash on hand to begin September; Trump and the GOP had $325 million.

 

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Gun control group launches ad blitz in key Iowa House races

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September 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A national gun control advocacy group says it is targeting eight key races with digital ads and mailers seeking to help Democrats win back control of the Iowa House. Everytown for Gun Safety, the group founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, says it will spend $800,000 opposing five incumbent Republicans seeking re-election and three running for open seats.

The ads criticize the Republican candidates for their party’s work to pass weaker gun laws, such as one recently signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds that limits the ability of municipalities to ban firearms in public buildings.

 

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7AM Newscast 09-21-2020

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September 21st, 2020 by admin

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Creston Police report four weekend arrests

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September 21st, 2020 by admin

The Creston Police Department reports four arrests over the weekend.

On Friday at 3:10 p.m. Officers arrested 22-year-old Klay Evans of Earlham on an outside agency warrant. Evans was released from the Union County Jail on bond.

Also Friday at 8:11 p.m. Creston Police arrested 18-year-old Duane Cole of Creston near the intersection of Freemont St and Division St on a Union County warrant. Cole was released from the Union County Jail on a $500 bond.

On Sunday at 1:54 a.m. Officers arrested 43-year-old Toby Simpson of Creston near the intersection of Adams St and Elm St on the charge of OWI 1st. Simpson was released from the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Also on Sunday at 3:20 a.m. Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Patrick Iiams of Creston at his residence on the charge of Domestic Abuse 1st offense. Iiams is currently being held in the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Trading Post

September 21st, 2020 by Jim Field

HUGE GARAGE SALE: 1 1/2 miles North of the 5X80 Country Club on HWY 25 3455 Hwy 25 Casey IA 50048.  Friday September 25th 3 p.m-6p.m, Saturday September 26th 9 a.m-3p.m, Sunday September 27th 10a.m-2p.m.  New Avon, Some Antiques- Clock, Tables, Highchair, Nightstand, & Crystal Dishes, Indoor & Outdoor Holiday Decorations, Restaurant Booth, Fresh Jalapeno’s, Lots of Cookbooks/Books, Homemade Wren Houses- Great For Gifts!  New Griddle in Box, A Lot Of Wicker Baskets- All Sizes, Large Boxes of NEW Bows, Boxes and Wrapping Paper, Miss Me & Rock Jeans, Sizes 26 & 27, Name Brand Clothes, Shoes, Purses and Belts, Jackets, Winter Coats, Vests, & Gloves, Women’s Sizes 4-16, Men’s Sizes M-XXL, Lots & Lots of Misc. Items!  Rain or Shine come visit us in the Morton Building.  Please Be Mindful of COVID 19 Guidelines.  Masks & Social Distancing Appreciated.

FOR SALE: Show chickens, make an offer, laying hens & rooster, make an offer in Atlantic. 249-9838

FREE: Canning & mayonnaise jars, quarts & pints. 250-1418. SOLD!

FREE: Walnuts. 400 W. 6th St., Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  Ingersoll-Rand heavy duty 1/2″ air impact wrench, works just fine, asking $50.  Also, King drill driver, 14.5 volt with extra battery and charger, works great, asking $30.  And, a heavy duty load binder, screw-type with ratchets and hooks for $45.  Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.

WANTED:  moped/scooter. 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE:  3 bar stools, light oak, swivel, asking $10 each.  Call 712-243-2412.

FOR SALE:  2006 Chevy 2500 Duramax  pickup, 182,000 miles, new tires, extended cab 4 door, cloth seats, serviced regularly at local dealer, some rust starting under the doors.  Asking $14,000.  Message, Call, or text 712-249-6979.

WANTED:  Used foam plant protectors, will pick up.  Call 243-4132.

FOR SALE:  Acorn stair lift. Used 6 months. Like new.  Asking $1,000. Call 712-579-6542.

FOR SALE:   (3)-Five ft. Steel Fence Posts. $2 ea.  712-254-7989.

FOR SALE:  Trailer with fuel oil tank, made from an old Chevy pick-up bed.  Asking $200.  Call 712-323-4890.

FOR SALE: File cabinet $40 obo. 249-6891.

FOR SALE:  Large 3′ x 3′ picture $50.  In Atlantic 712-326-8669.

FOR SALE:  I have a maple end/side table for sale. Excellent decor for your living room or office. Hand crafted original. Asking $100.  Call Tim at 712-249-9242.

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