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CHARITON, Iowa — Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Sunday, said “Due to extensive damage from the storm on March 5th, Red Haw State Park in Chariton will be closed until further notice.
Extensive damage was sustained to the campground, where there was one fatality and one injury. Additionally, there are significant damages to the beach area, including the boat docks, the Bait House, beach shelters and a storage building.”
The park is currently without power. The public is asked to keep away from the area, so debris clean-up and repairs can be completed.
(Madison County, Iowa) – Rural Winterset took a direct hit from a tornado that touched down Saturday evening. Official says the Winterset tornado hit 25-30 homes. Madison County authorities and the Iowa State Patrol are urging the public to please stay away from the area in the coming days.
In Polk County, five homes are considered a total loss south of Pleasant Hill. No major injuries have been reported. There are reports of widespread storm damage throughout the southeast part of Polk County.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County in response to Saturday’s tornadoes, thunderstorms, and damaging winds. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today (Saturday),” said Gov. Reynolds. “Kevin and I join with Iowans in prayer for those that lost their lives and those injured. Our hearts ache during this time, but I know Iowans will step up and come together to help in this time of need—they already are.”
The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized in Madison County to assist with response and recovery efforts. Additional counties may be added to the proclamation.
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a South Dakota man following a trespassing call on Friday morning. At approximately 9:10 a.m. Deputies were called to rural Thurman for a report of a male trespassing at a previously flooded farm. The man fled the scene but was later located at another previously flooded property in the 1500 block of Western Avenue.
Deputies made contact with the driver and uncovered evidence of burglary and attempted theft at that location. The vehicle was also reported stolen out of Kansas. The driver, 38-year-old Jonathon Lee Getz of Yankon, South Dakota, was then arrested.
Fremont County K-9 Roby was deployed in an evidence search and a firearm was located, concealed near the structure.
Getz was charged with two counts of Burglary 2nd Degree, Theft 1st from a disaster affected building, Motor Vehicle Theft 2nd, Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle, and Possession of a firearm by a felon.
Getz was held at the Fremont County Jail on no bond pending an appearance with a Magistrate. More charges are pending in the case.
(Radio Iowa) – Dordt University in Sioux Center is announcing a $90-million capital campaign for a series of projects on the northwest Iowa campus. John Baas, Dordt’s vice president of advancement, calls the ambitious effort a “comprehensive” capital campaign, dubbed, “Planting for the Future.” “We’re attacking three areas of the campus,” Baas says. “One is our leading in innovative programs, second is in living and learning in Christian community, and the third is building the foundation for access and for the future of the university.”
There are already visible improvements in some areas, including a new wing for the nursing department as well as the Ag Stewardship Center, with more to come. “We’re addressing the programs on nursing and agriculture and our two-year technical programs in ag management and engineering and manufacturing technology.”
There are plans to build several new structures on the campus, including a new indoor athletic facility that will be shared with the city of Sioux Center and Sioux Center High School. “One is an addition to and renovation of our B.J. Haan Auditorium, that’s our chapel and our main auditorium where really all of the concerts and our worship space and lectures take place there,” Baas says. “That will be about a $15-million project all together.” Also, there’s a $24-million plan for a new dining hall.
Through discussions with the university’s lead donors, Baas says the university has already been able to raise, or have pledged, nearly $70-milllon of the $90-million capital campaign. He’s hoping the rest of the funds can be secured by 2023.
(Radio Iowa) – There’s growing, bipartisan support in congress for ending U.S. imports of Russian oil. “The United States, plain and simple, should not be purchasing any oil from Russia while Putin’s actively — illegally — invading a sovereign nation and slaughtering innocent people,” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, said this morning during a conference call with Iowa reporters.
According to the trade association for the U.S. petroleum industry, about 3% of U.S. crude oil imports came from Russia last year. “Our current reliance on Russian oil will continue to drive up gas prices here at home,” Hinson said, adding it’s time to ramp up U.S. crude oil output. Production levels were rolled back in the U.S. after demand dropped precipitously early in the pandemic and the price for a barrel of crude actually hit a negative number in 2020.
This week, Democratic leaders in the U.S. House and Senate have expressed support for banning imports of Russian oil and gas and a large group of Senate Republicans held a news conference to call for energy-related sanctions against Russia.
(Radio Iowa) – Tonight’s (Friday) season premiere of CBS-TV’s “Undercover Boss” will feature a central Iowa woman unknowingly training — and gently correcting — her boss’ boss’ boss. Alina Winters, of Des Moines, will be seen instructing the disguised president and C-E-O of U-S Cellular, L-T Therival, on making cold sales calls to customers. Hint — he doesn’t do so well.
Ironic, since the promotional program he was pitching is one that he created. On the program, Therivel will go undercover, then reveal his identity to three associates at the West Des Moines retail store. Employees of the store are having a “watch party” tonight. The show airs at 7 PM/Central.
Alina Winters at the Merle Hay store in Des Moines
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday (today), said there were three separate arrests this week. Two arrests took place Thursday:
On Tuesday, Mills County Deputies arrested 39-year-old Jason Paul White, of Hamburg, for Driving while Barred (Bond: $2,000) The arrest took place on I-29 at around 6:16-p.m.
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation declaring this Sunday, March 6, 2022, as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine in Iowa. “Iowans, Americans and nations across the globe are watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with disbelief and sadness,” stated Gov. Reynolds. “As soldiers and civilians stand united to protect their homeland, Iowans can unite in our support for the Ukranian people through the power of prayer.”
On Sunday, Iowans are encouraged to join in the Day of Prayer for Ukraine to show solidarity in their fight against Russian forces and to restore peace and civility in their country.
A video reading of the proclamation is included below:
Day of Prayer for Ukraine Proclamation Video
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, today (Friday), announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.
In southwest Iowa, the following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:
Board of Education: Alaina Whittington, Ringgold County
Board of Educational Examiners : Kathy Behrens, Carroll County.
Board of Nursing Home Administrators: Devon Wood, Taylor County.
Board of Pharmacy: Kathy Stone, Harrison County.
Commission for the Blind: Geneva Jacobsen, Pottawattamie County.
Commission of Persons with Disabilities: Clint Sergeant, Harrison County.
Commission on Community Action Agencies: Bobbi Maynes, Adams County.
Deaf Services Commission: Tina Caloud, Pottawattamie County.
Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board: Jack Jones, Harrison County.
Great Places Advisory Board: Barbara Determan, Sac County.
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine: Scott Shuey, Adams County.
Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board: Dale Behrends, Guthrie County.
Mental Health and Disability Services Commission: Betsy Akin, Adams County, & Sue Gehling, Carroll County.
Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board: Matthew Wyant, Pottawattamie County, & Randy Watts, Cass County.
State Judicial Nominating Commission: Gwen Ecklund, Crawford County.
Transportation Commission: Ray Gaesser, Adams County.
Southwest Regional STEM Advisory Board:
Denise Hoag, Pottawattamie County
Tom Lesan, Union County
Kristin Sheffield, Madison County.