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Consultant finds problems at Iowa State health center

News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) – A consultant’s report says an array of problems at Iowa State University’s Thielen Student Health Center raises risks for students and the university. Des Moines television station KCCI says that the report by Keeling & Associates cites poor leadership and student access, inadequate medical training and licensing, understaffing, poor record-keeping and low morale. The report says those problems threaten the center’s accreditation and make “student health care at Iowa State a source of increasing concern and serious complaints.”

The Health Center contracted for the review after the former director moved out of her position last September. Martino Harmon, associate vice president of student affairs and interim director of the center, acknowledged that the consultant identified “a lot of challenges.” The report called for changes in 15 areas, including staffing.

Day 1 of the Cass County Fair (July 23rd)

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

While final preparations for the 2015 Cass County Fair began Wednesday, here in Atlantic, many other activities are set for today. The schedule includes: weigh-in’s for the swine and rabbit check-in this morning; 4-H static exhibit judging and the Clover Kids showcase, will also take place this morning, along with the Meat Goat weigh-in and Dairy check-in. A Food Sale will get underway at 10-a.m. as well, at the Community Center next to the Fairgrounds.

The Food Stand is open from 6:30-a.m. until 10-p.m. each day of the Fair. Specials this Noon at the Food Stand include Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork and Ham sandwiches. Hot beef is sold nightly at the Food Stand beginning at 5-p.m., with Hot Pork sold only after 5-p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

This evening, the horse, poultry and sheep weigh-in’s will take place. The big event kicking-off the Fair, is the King and Queen Contest at 7:30-p.m., followed by Senior Recognition, at 8-p.m.  The nine Queen candidates include:

Jessica Aupperle-Wiota CAM FFA, Grant Guys & Gals; Sydney Steffen-Griswold Griswold FFA, Griswold Clubsters; Tierney Sothman – Cumberland CAM FFA, Union Leaders; Emily McDermott-Atlantic Atlantic FFA, Pymosa; Brooklyn Wahlert -Anita CAM FFA, Grant Guys & Gals; Mandi Backhaus-Griswold Griswold FFA, Griswold Clubsters; Alyssa Dean-Griswold Griswold FFA, Cass County Cowpokes; Haley Carlson-Atlantic Atlantic FFA, Pymosa; Katie Aupperle -Wiota CAM FFA, Benton Franklin

Your two King candidates this year are: Tyler Steele-Anita CAM FFA, Grant Guys & Gals; & Blake Miller-Atlantic CAM FFA, Grant Guys & Gals.

The Cass County Fair runs through July 28th, with no parking or admission fees. Check out the daily schedule and get more information about the Fair at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass And, follow the fair on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theCassCountyFair. Listen for our live broadcasts every day of the fair beginning on Friday, from 1-until 7-pm, here on KJAN.

Public intox. arrest in Red Oak Wed. evening

News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested 55-year old Eric Eugene Thornton, Wednesday evening. Thornton (Whose address was not listed) was charged with Public Intoxication and held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

1 injured in 2 car collision in Red Oak Wed. afternoon

News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police say female passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision Wednesday afternoon in Red Oak, was transported to the hospital following the crash, that took place at around 6:15-p.m. at 4th and E. Valley Streets. Authorities say 24-year old Breanna Hancock, of Chariton, was injured in the crash, and was transported by Red Oak EMS to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Neither driver was injured.

Officials say a 2007 Pontiac G8 driven by 23-year old Christine McGlade, of Red Oak, was traveling east on E. Valley Street, and was struck by a northbound 2012 Kia Forte, driven by 17-year old Bayley Lampe, of Red Oak. McGlade admitted to authorities that she had failed to yield at the intersection.

In addition to Failure to Yield, McGlade was cited for Failure to provide proof of insurance. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000.

2 injured during motorcycle vs. pickup collision in Montgomery County Wed. night

News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man and a teenager were hurt during a collision Wednesday night, east of Red Oak. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the accident happened at around 9:40-p.m. on 200th Street near the intersection with K Avenue, when 16-year old Owen Riley Vondielingen, of Red Oak, attempted to make a U-turn on K Avenue from eastbound 200th Street.

The teen told authorities he saw a small light behind him prior to making the turn, but though it was farther away than it actually was. While making the u-turn, the pickup Vondielingen was driving was struck in the driver’s side door by a 1982 Honda Goldwing, occupied by the driver, 44-year old Dustin Edward Swagel, and his passenger 17-year old, Gustin Glenn Swagel, both of Stanton.

The occupants of the cycle suffered non-life threatening injuries and were transported by Red Oak rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Damage from the crash amounted to $7,000. Deputies cited Vondielingen for Failure to obey a stop sign,

Red Oak Police and Red Oak Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

KJAN listening area forecast from the NWS, 7/23/15

Weather

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Early this morning: Partly cloudy. Low in the lower 60s. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Today: Mostly sunny. High in the lower 80s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High around 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings 101 to 106 in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Low in the lower 70s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings 100 to 103 through midnight.

Saturday: Partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning… Then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. High in the upper 80s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.
Saturday Night: Thunderstorms likely. Low in the upper 60s. Chance of thunderstorms 60 percent.

Sunday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the mid 80s.

Molina’s clutch triple rallies Cardinals past White Sox 3-2

Sports

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) — Yadier Molina hit a bases-loaded triple off David Robertson with two out in the eighth inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Randal Grichuk singled, Matt Holliday was hit by a pitch and Jason Heyward reached on catcher’s interference before Molina drove a 2-2 pitch into the corner in right for his third hit of the game.

It was the first triple for the All-Star catcher since May 22, 2011, and No. 4 for his career. Miguel Socolovich (4-1) pitched a scoreless seventh for the win. Kevin Siegrist struck out Adam LaRoche with runners on the corners for the final out in the eighth, and Trevor Rosenthal finished for his 29th save in 31 chances.

 

IndyCar’s Karam defends himself after Carpenter criticism

Sports

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar rookie Sage Karam’s biggest step forward was overshadowed by altercations with veteran Ed Carpenter Karam wasn’t penalized by IndyCar for his driving. Carpenter wasn’t penalized for losing his temper. But the incident put Karam in the brightest spotlight of his burgeoning career.

Carpenter said after the race that Karam “didn’t have a clue.” Karam maintains that he wouldn’t change a thing if he had to race the final 20 laps over again, and he finished third in Saturday’s race at Iowa.

Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., July 23rd 2015

News

July 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad is authorizing the Iowa National Guard to increase security and arm additional personnel at facilities, including recruiting stations. Last Thursday, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire at a military recruiting office and a Navy-Marine operations center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A 53-year-old Davenport man convicted of assault in the fight death of his brother-in-law has been sued by the man’s family. The Quad-City Times says the lawsuit was filed last month on behalf of the family of Douglas Whalen. Police say Van Hecke and Whalen got into an altercation during a vow renewal for Van Hecke and his wife, who is Whalen’s sister, at a park in Davenport in June 2013.

SABULA, Iowa (AP) — Iowa highway crews had to plow a bridge crossing the Mississippi River because of ankle-deep mayflies that swarmed the span. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports the insects on Saturday night swarmed to the Savannah-Sabula bridge, connecting Iowa and Illinois. The bugs covered the bridge so thickly, and caused such slick conditions, that crews plowed the bugs off the lanes and applied sand for traction.

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar rookie Sage Karam’s biggest step forward was overshadowed by altercations with veteran Ed Carpenter After the race Carpenter said that Karam “didn’t have a clue.” Karam maintains that he wouldn’t change a thing if he had to race the final 20 laps over again, and he finished third in Saturday’s race at Iowa.

Branstad authorizes further security at National Guard sites

News

July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad is authorizing the Iowa National Guard to increase security and arm additional personnel at facilities, including recruiting stations. Branstad said Wednesday he was authorizing Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr to strengthen security, but would leave the decisions to Orr’s discretion. Earlier this week, Branstad asked Orr to review the current security measures at National Guard sites.

The Republican governor also plans to ask the federal government to review the protections at all military facilities. He’ll make that request during a meeting this week in Washington for a group of governors who advise federal officials on security matters.

Last Thursday, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire at a military recruiting office and a Navy-Marine operations center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines. A sailor wounded in the attack died Saturday.