712 Digital Group - top

Feb. 15th Healthy U session topic at CCHS: Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

News

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic, IA – Cass Health’s next session of Healthy U will feature Kasey Meneely, DPT discussing LSVT BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, a program aimed at an increase of movement amplitudes in persons with Parkinson’s Disease). The session will be held Thursday, February 15th at noon in Conference Room 2.

LSVT BIG is an intense one-on-one training program for people with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions, with an emphasis on the quality and largeness of movement. LSVT BIG helps improve a patient’s physical abilities, and therapy sessions focus on a specific routine of daily BIG exercises, walking with BIG movements, and incorporating these techniques into patient identified, difficult daily tasks to promote more confidence with balance and movement. As an LSVT BIG certified clinician, Meneely works with many patients who live with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions that impact how confident they feel with movement during everyday tasks.

Kasey Meneely, DPT

Meneely graduated from Creighton University in 2016 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She offers a full spectrum of care within physical therapy, but has special interest in neurological disorders, pelvic floor and pre/post-natal health, and acute inpatients. Kasey is licensed and board certified by the Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy and is a member of the Iowa Physical Therapy Association and the America Physical Therapy Association.

Space is limited! A free boxed lunch is provided for all attendees, so reservations are required. Call 712-243-7479 to reserve your seat. For more information about Healthy U, visit casshealth.org/healthyu.

Posted in News |

Bill could set up a vote in Iowa legislature on Summit’s carbon pipeline

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – If a bill in the Iowa House becomes law, a group of legislators could force lawmakers to vote on whether the proposed carbon capture pipelines can get state government permission to seize property for the project. Twenty-one members of the Iowa House or 11 members of the Iowa Senate would have to sign a petition seeking an up or down vote on the use of eminent domain for the project. Victoria Sinclair, a lobbyist for a group called Land of the Free Action, says the Iowa Utilities Board review of the Summit Carbon Solutions project has been grossly unfair. “A mechanism for the legislature to tap the brakes in situations like this is appropriate and necessary,” Sinclair said.

Landowners like Kathy Carter of Rockford in Floyd County say it’s been an exhausting to fight against having her farm property seized through eminent domain. “The use of eminent domain for a private company to be allowed to take my land is one word: wrong,” she said. “This has got to stop and this bill will help do exactly that.” Pete McRoberts, a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa says the A-C-L-U is not taking a position on the pipeline, but support the bill strongly.  “We take a strong position against the abuse of power as evidenced by the Iowa Utilities Board and the Office of the Consumer Advocate through this long and corrupt process that has caused so much pain to these landowners,” McRoberts said. “…We believe in legislative oversight of the constitutional provisions of eminent domain in a way that is proper and fair.”

Republican Representative Charley Thomson of Charles City says existing Iowa Utilities Board rules for pipeline developers have been manipulated to deprive Iowans of their due process rights. “This bill, if it becomes law, will restore some of the checks and balances by returning to the elected officials of Iowa — the membership of the General Assembly– a final decision about the propriety of the pipeline and public use,” Thomson said. “…I think it’s important that elected people, not appointed people, make this decision.”

Republican Representative Steven Holt of Denison says it’s frustrating that landowners who don’t want the pipeline on their property aren’t protected under current law. “My party is supposed to stand up for the Constitution, is supposed to stand up for the Bill of Rights,” Holt said, “and it’s extremely disappointing to me that the legislation we passed last year did not move forward in the Senate.”

The Iowa House passed a bill last year setting up some new guidelines for carbon capture pipelines, but Senate Republicans did not bring it up for a vote. No one representing Summit Carbon Solutions spoke at this (Wednesday) morning’s House subcommittee hearing on the bill.

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, News |

Glenwood man arrested on a Probation Violation warrant

News

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Glenwood was arrested Tuesday night. 28-year-old Jericho Cash Clements was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $10,000.

Posted in News |

Iowa DPS statement on a Sports Wagering Investigation

News, Sports

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, today (Wednesday) issued a statement with regard to a Sports Wagering Investigation. The statement says “Iowa Code section 80.25A directs the Commissioner of public safety to establish a subdivision with the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) “to be the primary criminal investigative and enforcement agency for the purpose of” enforcing Iowa’s gambling laws. Historically, these agents have worked in Iowa’s 19 casinos. With the legalization of sports betting in 2019 and its rapid growth since betting became legal on digital devices, DCI now has six agents dedicated to sports gambling. In 2023 alone, $2.4 billion in sports bets were placed in Iowa.

The evolution of gaming has given rise to emerging technologies that help regulate the industry and enforce the law. Iowa Administrative Rule 491-13.5 requires “the sportsbooks to implement location detection procedures to reasonably detect and dynamically monitor the location of a player attempting to place any wager” and to notify accountholders about information being gathered and shared.

Additionally, Iowa Code section 99F.7A requires sports wagering licensees to “employ reasonable steps to prohibit coaches, athletic trainers, officials, players, or other individuals who participate in an authorized sporting event that is the subject of sports wagering, from sports wagering.”

Analytical software programs developed by the licensees that provide mapping and anonymized data points were made available to the DCI to help identify anomalies suggesting suspicious or criminal activity that could undermine sports gambling in Iowa and ensure regulatory compliance.

Prior to using the tools provided, the Department of Public Safety conferred with legal counsel to ensure lawful access to and use of the technology. Two county attorney offices also reviewed all relevant investigative information before making the ultimate decision to file charges.

The Department traditionally does not comment on active investigations or litigation in an effort to ensure these matters are appropriately addressed by our justice system rather than the media. We believe the evidence was obtained in a constitutionally permissible manner. Ultimately it is up to the courts to decide. We want to reassure Iowans that the Department always strives to scrupulously uphold the laws and constitutions of the United States and the State of Iowa.”

Posted in News, Sports |

Adair County Supervisors receive Mental Health Region update & OSHA report

News

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors, this (Wednesday) morning, received a report with regard to the Mental Health Region. The Board heard from Sarah Guillatt, Rachel Cecil and Darcy Alt, with the MHDS Board, and Brittany Palmer, from Crossroads Behavioral Health. Rachel Cecil, Director of Operations for the Heart of Iowa Mental Health Region, said they met in December with the Southern Hills Region, to discuss the possible merger of Southern Hills and the Cross Mental Health Region, that would make up 13 counties as shown in a map of the merger. Darci Alt, Mental Health Director & CEO, Heart of Iowa Region, talked about their services and how they’ve been able to help those affected by the high school shooting in Perry.

She said they’ve had therapists in the schools and the community. The Adair County Supervisors agreed to fund their portion of the services, contingent upon a 28-E agreement with the Southern Hills Region. She said Rachel Cecil has been working on the preliminary 28-E agreement for the Board to review, and establish their budget service plan by April 1st, so it can be in-place by July 1st.

In other business, the Board approved a 12-month wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Gwendy Rice in the amount of $20.43/hour effective Jan. 30th. The acknowledged the receipt of a Prestage Farms Manure Management Plan update, and the 5th Judicial 2023 Annual Report. Supervisor Jodie Hoadley is on the Board.

The Supervisors received an OSHA report from Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman, who said there were three injuries on file and nine claims for hearing loss. The Board acknowledged receipt of the report and signed-onto plans for the N-26 (Lincoln Township) Reinforced Box Culvert (RCB) Project and a Right-of-Way contract for the N-26 project, and the plans for the N-19 (Lincoln) Bridge Project.

Kauffman said they received five bids for the Adair County Road P-33 Hot Melt Asphalt resurfacing project, a local Farm-To-market road The low bid of $4,972,55.27 from Heningsen Construction was accepted by the Board. The highest bid was $5.7-million. The Engineer’s original project estimate was about $5.3-million.

Kauffman also updated the Supervisors on Secondary Roads Department maintenance, projects and activities. Due to the record snowfall the County received, the costs submitted to FEMA for reimbursement included $98,000 for Overtime only, $384,000 in machine time, $50,000+ in equipment repairs, and $10,000+ for salt and sand. The grand total for the three-weeks crews dealt with the storms and the aftermath, amounted to $562,000. It’s unclear how much the County might actually receive.

The Board concluded their meeting with a Budget Work Session.

Posted in News |

1 injured in Union County collision, late Tue. morning

News

January 31st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A collision late Tuesday morning in Union County resulted in a person transported to the hospital in Creston. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 75-year-old Charles Rayburn Davenport, of Arispe, was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 11:25-a.m. A 2020 International box truck driven by 22-year-old Gage William McCoy, of Ames, was stopped at the stop sign on Osage Street near the southeast City limits of Creston, and was attempting to turn left to head east on Highway 34. Because some semi’s were turning north from the westbound turn lane, McCoy failed to see the oncoming pickup truck.

When he pulled out into the intersection into the path of the pickup, the box truck was struck by the pickup. Charles Davenport was injured during the collision, and transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center, in Creston.

Authorities say Davenport had the right-of-way, and McCoy should have waited until he could determine if the road was clear, before proceeding into the intersection. No citations were issued. Damage from the accident amounted to $6,500.

Posted in News |

Heartbeat Today 1-31-2024

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 31st, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Brittany Seely of NAMI Southwest Iowa about events and a contest in February to help promote their efforts in the field of mental illness.

Play

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (25.0MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Posted in Heartbeat Today, Podcasts |

Cass County Extension Report 1-31-2024

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

January 31st, 2024 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

Play

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (5.9MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts |

Clark Named to Wooden Award Late Season Top 20

Sports

January 31st, 2024 by Asa Lucas

LOS ANGELES – University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named to the John R. Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 Watch List on Tuesday. Clark won the award last season and was a finalist her sophomore year.

Chosen by a poll of national college basketball experts based on their performances during the 2023-24 season thus far, the list comprises of 25 student-athletes who are front-runners for the sport’s most prestigious honor.

In her senior campaign, she has broken the Big Ten and Iowa all-time records for scoring and assists. She currently leads the country in points per game (32.0), three-point field goals per game (5.33), and is second nationally in assists (160).

This week, Clark, notched 38 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists against Nebraska, a team she has scored 30 or more in all eight meetings against. Clark has also netted at least six three-point field goals in five consecutive games which is the longest active streak nationally.

Additionally, she is the first player in college women’s basketball history to be named AP National Player of the Week twice in the same season. Clark has also garnered honors from the WBCA on six occasions.

She is the first Division-I player to record 3,000+ points, 900+ assists, and 800+ rebounds in a career. Is also the all-time leader in 30+ point performances in men’s and women’s college basketball over the last 25 seasons. (49)

The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2024 Wooden Award Women’s Player of the Year presented by Principal. Players not chosen to the preseason or midseason list are still eligible for the Wooden Award™ National Ballot. The National Ballot consists of 15 top players who have proven to their universities that they meet or exceed the qualifications of the Wooden Award. Voters will rank in order 10 of those 15 players when voting opens prior to the NCAA Tournament and will allow voters to take into consideration performance during early round games. The Wooden Award All American Team™ will be announced the week of the “Elite Eight” round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of the 2024 John R. Wooden Award will be presented by Principal following the NCAA Tournament in April.

Posted in Sports |

Atlantic Girls find momentum in win over Red Oak

Sports

January 31st, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The Atlantic Trojans Girl’s Basketball team looked impressive with a 60-27 road victory over the Red Oak Tigers on Tuesday night. Paytn Harter had 20 and Makenna Schroeder had 13 to help the Trojans get the win.

Atlantic started slow but got the last bucket of the first quarter to take a 18-16 lead. A couple of threes by Schroeder and another by junior Maddie Richter helped the Trojans push the lead to 16 by halftime 35-19. In the second half the Trojans stayed focused on feeding Katrina Williams the ball inside the paint scoring eight on the night, and it helped the Trojans blow the game open to a 48-21 lead.  In the fourth quarter Red Oak continued to miss shots and only scored four in the entire eight minutes.

Atlantic Head Coach Dan Vargason said it was nice to see everyone respond after starting the game slow.

The Trojans will be back home on Friday night to face the Denison-Schleswig Lady Monarchs. Coach Vargason will have his teams focus on executing their game plan well.

We’ll have coverage on KJANTV with pregame at 5:50pm and Tip-off at 6:00pm.

Posted in Sports |