The entire state is under a heat advisory today (Monday), as temperatures are going to push up into the 90’s. National Weather Service meteorologist, Brad Small, says it’s not that unusual to see such high temperatures at the end of August. “What is unusual is how long this is going to last,” Small says. “If we end up with how the forecast is expected to pan out, it will be the hottest end of August that we’ve seen on record for that seven-day period from yesterday through the 31st. So, it will be very unusual to see temperatures this warm for this long.”

Not only are the temperatures heating up — but for areas of the state that have had some recent moisture — the humidity is also a factor. “We’ve increased both the heat and humidity from what we’ve seen from earlier in the summer, especially recently what we saw right around the state fair,” according to Small. “Definitely a big change in that regard, and we’ll be pushing records by Tuesday.” When you factor in the actual temperature and the relative humidity, you get the heat index. That index is expected to be over 100 in many parts of the state this week.

The forecast shows just a slim chance for a little relief from the heat. He says there may be a brief cold front dropping down on north-east Iowa around Wednesday. “That will be brief and very temporary, if it even occurs at all, and most of the state will see really little change, with highs in the 90’s at least through the holiday weekend,” Small says.

While people can turn on the air conditioner to seek relief, the crops in Iowa’s fields don’t have that option. “We’re gonna really increase things as far as the stress on the crops with the heat and the lack of moisture. North-east Iowa is a little better off — they’ve had some rains recently — but the south-west two-thirds of the state is in drought conditions right now and it will continue to worsen,” Small says. Polk County in central Iowa is also under an excessive heat warning for today (Monday).

(Radio Iowa)

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County report the arrest this (Monday) morning of 48-year old Carl Race, of Clarinda. Race was taken into custody on Bunge Road at around 1:25-a.m. for allegedly Violating a Protective Order and Interference with Official Acts. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

The Sheriff’s Office reports also, a Glenwood resident was transported to a hospital in Council Bluffs, following a single-vehicle accident Saturday morning. Kerry Newman was driving a 2009 Chrysler northbound on 221st Street  at around 10:35-a.m., when Newman swerved to the right to avoid another vehicle which has crossed into the northbound lane. Newman’s vehicle went off the road to the right and hit a curve sign and power pole before rolling over four times and coming to rest on its wheels in the east ditch. Newman was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports several facilities have offered to serve as cooling stations for Cass County residents needing to find relief from the prolonged high heat and humidity that is expected to blanket the area through this week.

The cooling station in Atlantic, located at the Nishna Valley YMCA at 1100 Maple Street, is open from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.

The Griswold City Library is open 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. M-F.

The Anita Health and Wellness Center will be available as a cooling station from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has predicted afternoon heat indices over 100F for the area through the week. Kennon says residents should “Drink plenty of fluids, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the heat of the day, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives, neighbors, the elderly and pets. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency…call 9-1-1.”

w/ Ric Hanson

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Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones has announced his intention to run for re-election. Jones told KJAN News he feels his accomplishments over the past four-years include helping to lead the City to improve its streets, the Schildberg Recreation Area and recreational trails. He said he was also part of helping to secure grants for recreational projects. Jones says he thinks he’s done a good job, and is dedicated to moving the City forward in a positive manner during his second-term, if elected.

Jones said Ward 2 Councilperson Kathy Somers has also filed her papers for re-election to a four-year term. Fifth Ward Councilman Shawn Shouse and At Large Councilman Steve Livengood have not announced whether they will run for re-election or not.

The deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for the City Election in Cass County, is September 19^th, and must be filed with the City Clerk in their respective communities.

The Iowa State Patrol said today (Monday), a Wisconsin man was injured during a collision Friday night on Interstate 80, in Adair County. 77-year old Erwin Schuyler, of Neillsville, WI, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Stuart Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Officials say 53-year old Steven Oshinsky, of Boca Raton, FL, was traveling west on I-80 near the 87.5-mile marker, when his 2008 GMC van came upon a 1985 Dodge van, driven by Schuyler. The GMC struck the Dodge in the rear, causing it to go out of control.

Schuyler’s van entered the median and rolled over, crossed both eastbound lanes of traffic and came to rest upright in the south ditch. Oshinsky’s van came to rest on the north shoulder of I-80.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident Saturday evening, about 5-miles west of Coin. Authorities say 24-year old Kimberly Schoonover, of Tarkio, MO., was traveling west on Page County Road J-72/270th Street at around 7:40-p.m., when a pickup driven by 16-year old Jake Cerven, of Blanchard, rolled through the stop sign at the intersection with C Avenue.

Cerven saw Schoonover’s 2012 Chevy Malibu approaching, and attempted to speed-up in order to avoid a side impact collision. The car however, hit the 2012 Chevy Colorado truck int the right rear side, causing damage to the box and bumper of the pickup. The damage was estimated at $2,900. The car  sustained disabling damage, to the tune of about $4,000.

Cerven was cited by deputies for Failing to obey a stop sign, and for Violating his school license permit.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Two Sioux City residents have been accused of robbing and torturing a man at their apartment.  Police say 33-year-old Melissa Lowe and 32-year-old Brandon Keleher were arrested Saturday morning. Online court records say they’re both charged with two felonies: willful injury and robbery.

Officers were sent to the apartment after a neighbor complained about a disturbance there. The officers say they found a man who’d been stabbed and burned with a kitchen utensil that had been heated.  The man said he’d met the couple Friday night. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and he was released later.  Lowe and Keleher remained in Woodbury County custody today (Monday).

A Corning resident was arrested Sunday morning on alcohol-related charges. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports 41-year old Robin Sanders was taken into custody at around 2:45-a.m., following a traffic stop for speeding. Sanders was charged with OWI/1st offense, and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Bond was set at $1,400. Sanders was being held in the Adams County Jail.

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County say a Nebraska man was arrested Sunday evening following an incident which took place at the Lake Icaria beach. Authorities responded to a possible domestic situation at around 6:30-p.m., and upon further investigation into what was deemed a verbal altercation, arrested 24-year old Nicholas Malone, of Bellevue, NE.

Malone was taken into custody after it was learned a warrant for his arrest was issued in Pottawattamie County. The warrant was issued after Malone failed to appear for his July 26th arraignment for Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender.

Malone was being held in the Adams County Jail pending transportation to the jail in Council Bluffs.