DUNKERTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old child in northeast Iowa died from complications that arose after his appendix burst. Deputies and medics had been called to the child’s home in Dunkerton on Wednesday morning. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. A state medical examiner determined the preliminary cause of death as sepsis, caused by acute peritonitis, caused by acute appendicitis. Final conclusions are pending the results of toxicology tests.

The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office identified the child as Kanen McIntosh.

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Two people were arrested on separate charges Thursday, in Creston. The Creston Police Dept. reports 53-year old Gary Eugene Edwards, of Ankeny, was arrested in Adair County, on a Union County warrant for Violation of a Protection Order. Edwards was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,300 bond. And, 33-year old Karmyn Kay Watson, of Creston, was arrested for Violation of a Protection Order. She was being held without bond in the Adams County Jail.

Creston Police said also, a woman residing in the 600 block of S. Park Street reported Thursday, someone in Florida had fraudulently charged goods or services to her account. The loss was estimated at $600.

(7-a.m. News)

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling some of its Honey Smacks cereal after salmonella infected 73 people in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most of the outbreaks were in California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. The recall affects 15.3-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800039103 and 23-ounce packages with the UPS Code 3800014810. Both have best used by dates from June 14, 2018, through June 14, 2019. Consumers are advised to throw the cereal away and contact Kellogg for a refund. Salmonella usually causes fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say minor flooding in Ames is expected to continue today (Friday), but end as Squaw Creek and the South Skunk River fall back below flood stage. The National Weather Service said early this (Friday) morning, that the creek was expected to crest more than 2 feet above flood stage and return below flood stage in the afternoon. The service says the river is expected to crest less than a foot above flood stage and also return below flood stage later in the day.

A flash flood warning had been issued Thursday for much of Story County and eastern Boone County after more than 4 inches had fallen, with more on the way. Flood warnings also were issued for Calhoun, Humboldt, Pocahontas and Webster counties. Street flooding was reported in Fort Dodge.

Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County, Thursday evening, arrested 24-year old Joseph Wayne McKinley, of Villisca. McKinley was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where his bond was set at $1,000.

New York’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing the Donald J. Trump Foundation of illegal conduct — and the lawsuit mentions “at least five” checks distributed to Iowa groups before the 2016 Caucuses.  On January 28th of 2016, Trump held a televised fundraiser for veterans charities at Drake University in Des Moines. It was Trump’s counter-programming to a Fox News debate for G-O-P presidential candidates that Trump skipped. The money Trump raised that night went into the Trump Foundation account. According to the lawsuit, Trump’s campaign staff then improperly directed the money to veterans organizations.

A news release from the New York Attorney General’s office features a photo of Trump making a one-hundred thousand-dollar ($100,000) donation to a veterans’ charity in Sioux City. Trump announced the donation the day before the Iowa Caucuses. A federal law prohibits tax-exempt charities from engaging in political activities. President Trump said on Twitter that the lawsuit is political motivated by “sleazy New York Democrats.”

(Radio Iowa)

336 AM CDT Fri Jun 15 2018

Very hot weather will begin by this afternoon and persist through Sunday. Daily high temperatures will range well into the 90s with heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range each afternoon. In addition, overnight lows will only be in the 70s, especially south of Highway 30 where lows in the mid to upper 70s are forecast. This will lead to hazardous heat conditions through the weekend.

Heat Advisory in effect beginning this afternoon (Counties in orange)

Area Counties: Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Adams-Ringgold-Taylor-Union-Madison…A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY.

* TEMPERATURE…Highs generally in the mid 90s with dewpoints around 70, leading to heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees each afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Lack of overnight relief from the heat will lead to additional stress. Gusty daytime winds will increase the risk of dehydration. The prolonged nature of this event will compound and amplify heat-related impacts.

Area Counties: Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie…A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY…

* TEMPERATURE…Heat indices of 102 to 105 for a few hours each day Friday and Saturday afternoon. Actual air temperatures will be in the upper 90s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even for a minute.

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:35 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The son and boss of an Iowa grandmother charged in a 1992 slaying say that they were stunned by her arrest and confident that she’s not the killer. Authorities arrested 55-year-old Annette Cahill two weeks ago, charging her with first-degree murder in the 1992 beating death of her friend Corey Wieneke. Cahill’s boss at the Police Law Institute says “this is not the person that I know.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is being met deep in the heart of Trump country with protests by farmers and ethanol producers concerned that he is undermining the industry with his strong support of oil and gas. Their unhappiness is being broadcast on billboards, at rallies and in meetings the EPA chief is holding during a tour of heartland states. It comes as Pruitt battles a series of allegations of ethical misconduct back in Washington.

DUNKERTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they have closed an investigation into the death of a child in northeast Iowa after an autopsy shows she died of natural causes. The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it has closed the investigation into the death Wednesday of a 6-year-old girl from Dunkerton. The sheriff’s office says an autopsy showed she died after an appendicitis.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Heavy rain has washed over much of Story and eastern Boone County, prompting flash flood warnings. The National Weather Service issued a warning Thursday morning after more than 4 inches of rain had fallen and 2 more inches had been forecast. The deluge caused street flooding across the Iowa State University campus and elsewhere in Ames, stranding some vehicles and their drivers. A flash flood warning also has been issued for Calhoun, Humboldt, Pocahontas and Webster counties.