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Maloney was a supporter of Joe Biden’s presidential campaigns in 1988, 2008 and 2020 and fellow Democrats are posting tributes online for her advice, insight and sense of humor. The president of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association tweeted that Maloney “exemplified good government” and “was always trying to improve the level of service.” County treasurers handle registration and renewals.
Maloney is survived by her husband Peter and four children.
A man and woman from Red Oak were arrested Saturday evening following a reported domestic disturbance, in Red Oak. Police called to the 1000 block of Corning Street at around 5:20-p.m., arrested 44-year old Jason Richard Behrens, and 50-year old Shauna Alice Behrens. Jason Behrens was charged with Violation of a No Contact/Protection Order. Shauna Behrens was charged with Violation of a Protection Order/Contempt of Court. Both were being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond each.
The Iowa Department of Public Health, today (10-a.m. Saturday, 1/30), reports 1,065 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 since 10-a.m. Friday, for a total of 318,446. There were 74 additional deaths reported since 10-a.m. Friday, for a pandemic total of 4,651.There were five additional deaths reported in Pottawattamie County, and one more death in each of the following area counties: Adair; Harrison; Montgomery, Shelby and Union.
The IDPH says 4,236 of the deaths were attributed to Underlying Cause, and COVID was a contributing factor to 415 deaths. Long-Term Care (LTC) deaths make up for 1,931 of the total deaths.
The Iowa DPH reports there are 57 COVID-19 outbreaks among Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities in the state. Those facilities account for 1,716 of Iowa’s current positive cases. Health officials say 994 LTC patients have recovered.
Iowa DPH today reports 326 persons are hospitalized with COVID symptoms or condition, or seven less than Friday. Officials say 84 patients are in intensive care units, 48 COVID patients were admitted to hospitals over the 24-hours, and there are 29 people are on a ventilator. In RMCC Region 4 (Western/southwest Iowa hospitals): 30 are hospitalized w/Covid; 11 are in an ICU; five people were admitted since Thursday, and three people are on a ventilator.
Iowa’s average reported 14-day positivity rate is 10.0%. The past 7-day average is 7.4%. Of the state’s confirmed cases, 281,524 Iowans recovered.
In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:
(Des Moines, IA) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announces the launch of two new features on the state’s COVID-19 website. A vaccine administration dashboard and vaccine provider locator tool deliver a statewide view of the COVID-19 vaccine effort in Iowa.
Vaccine Administration Dashboard
The dashboard includes data visualizations which include key metrics such as:
Vaccine Provider Map
Vaccine remains in very short supply. As vaccine supply increases, this tool makes finding local vaccine provider information easily accessible to Iowans. Each provider included manages their own vaccine information and scheduling. We are working with vaccine providers to update websites and phone numbers. Not all vaccine providers listed on this website will have vaccines at this time, as supply remains limited. Please check the facility website before calling.
Updated Allocation Information
After meeting with the Biden Administration this week, and reviewing the current allocation cadence, IDPH has accelerated the timetable to allow for an increase in allocations. Beginning the week of February 1, and continuing through the week of February 15, the state will receive the below allocations (1st Dose) weekly:
IDPH also learned this week that approximately 64,000 doses of vaccine, originally allocated to the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Partnership Program, can be redistributed to the state’s priority populations. These doses will be sent directly to a limited number of stores to vaccinate individuals 65 years and older. We will provide additional information soon.
Phase 1B which includes, persons aged 65 years and over, or tiered populations vulnerable to high risk of exposure or severity of illness, begins on Monday, February 1. Due to the limited supply of vaccines, it will take the State of Iowa many weeks to reach all individuals in Phase 1B before moving to the next Phase, which will include persons under the age of 65 with health conditions at an increased risk of severe illness.
There continues to be a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Iowa. We encourage Iowans to remain patient as more vaccine arrives in the weeks and months ahead. It is also critical to continue practicing the mitigation measures that can slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest early Saturday morning of 36-year-old Michael Eugene Squires of Red Oak on a charge of Serious Assault. Squires was arrested at 12:52 a.m. at 419 E Reed Street in Red Oak. He was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Friday, announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following (western/southwest Iowa) appointees are subject to Senate confirmation:
HIAWATHA, Iowa (AP) — The Linn County Attorney says no one will be charged in the shooting death of a Hiawatha man that also wounded three other people. Joshua Lathrop died in May at a shootout at a mobile home in Hiawatha. KCRG-TV reported Friday that County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden ruled the people who shot Lathrop were acting in self-defense. Investigators say two brothers carrying weapons went to the trailer park after hearing a woman had been attacked.
An intoxicated Lathrop confronted the brothers and hit one of them. A gun battle involving up to 25 shots ensued and Lathrop was shot.
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion says the president’s call for a 15-dollar minimum wage doesn’t belong in the pandemic relief bill. She was asked if it is a poison pill. “I don’t like when these packages are filled with liberal policy wish list ideas — that’s what we saw last year with a lot of these packages,” according to Hinson. “I can tell you this, out in the district this week I heard a lot about that 15-dollar minimum wage and how it would be really — you talk about a poison pill — it would be a poison bill to many small businesses and the rural economy here.”
Hinson says the relief should be focused on the areas where it is needed to help those hit by the pandemic. “I don’t think we need to go big for the sake of going big, and we should be going targeted. And that’s my approach to COVID relief,” Hinson says. Hinson says she has seen bipartisan work going on in Washington, citing a recent committee meeting.
“The decorum was there, the bipartisan work was there, we were all asking questions respectfully. I believe that decorum still does exist, that gives me hope,” Hinson says. Hinson made her comments on a conference call with reporters.