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Walnut couple sue Bluffs hospital over leg surgery & post-op care

News

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Opening statement are expected to take place this (Wednesday) morning in Council Bluffs, in a civil trial by two Walnut residents alleging malpractice at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. The Daily NonPareil reports Tony Bailey and Debra Bailey seek damages from Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital; Dr. Steven J. Feldhaus; Heart, Lung and Vascular Surgery; and Emergency Physicians of Western Iowa. A jury pool was selected Tuesday. The trial is expected to last seven days.

According to court documents, the Baileys claim that the defendants were professionally negligent in performing and failing in a timely manner to treat and operate on Tony Bailey’s lower leg on Jan. 20, 2012, and in failing to provide proper care after Bailey’s operation. The plaintiffs also claim that Tony Bailey incurred pain and suffering and a loss of full mind and body. The loss of mind and body is the inability of a particular part of the mind or body to function in a normal matter.

In addition, Debra Bailey, Tony’s wife, seeks damages for harm done to her marriage. She claims that because of Tony’s loss of full mind and body, she suffered a loss of consortium from her spouse. She added that now she and her husband don’t enjoy the benefits of company, cooperation, affection and the aid of the other in a relationship.

According to court documents, the defendants deny negligence and assert that any injury or damage is the result of pre-existing conditions, others or outside conditions over which the defendants had no control or responsibility. Furthermore, attorneys for the defendants told the jurors that Tony Bailey was not only a smoker, but also had a history of retroperitoneal fibrosis, atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease.

A Methodist Health Systems spokesperson is declining to comment on the case until the civil trial concludes. Christopher Welch, attorney for the Baileys, has not released a desired amount for damages. They are expected to give the jury a monetary amount during closing arguments.

Red Oak woman alleges cock roach included in her French fries

News

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak woman has filed a lawsuit after she allegedly discovered a cockroach in her French fries at a southwest Iowa McDonald’s location. Restaurant owners deny the charge. The Daily NonPareil says according to court documents, Ronda Wilkinson and her husband, Tim, ordered a pair of meals to go at the drive-through at the McDonald’s at 1501 N. Broadway in Red Oak on Aug. 15th, 2013.

In her lawsuit against Kosmith, Inc., owner of the McDonald’s location, Wilkinson said that when the pair arrived home and opened their meals, she “observed a French-fried cockroach among the French fries.” In the lawsuit filing, Wilkinson said that the sight of the cockroach in the French fries, which she was eating, “caused her great anxiety and physical distress immediately and continuing to the present and into the future.”

The suit alleges the incident occurred because of negligence by the restaurant, citing a failure to keep the restaurant clear of cockroaches and to inspect the French fries for cockroaches. Kosmith Inc. flatly denied the allegations in a court document answering the lawsuit. Court documents did not note how much money Wilkinson is seeking in the lawsuit.

Bluffs man arrested Tue. night after fight & pursuit

News

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs responding to a fight Tuesday night ended-up arresting a man suspected of assault, but only after a brief foot pursuit. Authorities say 29-year old Bart Franks, of Council Bluffs, was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail on a felony charge of Willful Injury, and two misdemeanor charges of Aggravated Domestic Abuse, and Eluding a Police Officer.

The incident leading to his arrest began at around 9:50-p.m., when Officers were called to a reported cutting that occurred in the area of 8th Ave and Ave G. The victim, 53-year old Christina Miller, of Council Bluffs, told police Franks was involved in a fight with another female at Miller’s residence. When Miller attempted to intervene, Franks allegedly cut the side of Miller’s face with what was believed to be a razor blade.

Miller went to a nearby bar and called for help. Officers arrived and began searching the area for Franks. At around 10:12-p.m., Franks was located in the area but attempted to elude officers on foot. A short foot pursuit began. Franks went westbound over the Broadway viaduct. When cornered by officers, he climbed the safety fence and jumped, falling about 20 feet. Franks was then quickly taken into custody. He refused medical treatment at the scene.

KJAN listening area forecast: Wed., 1/6/16

Weather

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

350 AM CST WED JAN 6 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW. NOT AS COLD. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TODAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON…THEN A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF DRIZZLE…FREEZING DRIZZLE…A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW IN THE EVENING…THEN A CHANCE OF DRIZZLE OVERNIGHT. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

THURSDAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF DRIZZLE IN THE MORNING…THEN LIGHT RAIN LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 70 PERCENT.

THURSDAY NIGHT…LIGHT RAIN THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOW IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHEAST WIND AROUND 5 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 90 PERCENT.

FRIDAY…DRIZZLE AND LIGHT RAIN LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN LIGHT RAIN AND LIGHT SNOW LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE MID 30S. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 70 PERCENT.

FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. COLDER. LOW AROUND 20.

SATURDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. BREEZY…COLDER. HIGH IN THE LOWER 20S.

 

No. 19 Iowa holds off Nebraska 77-66

Sports

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff had 25 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as No. 19 Iowa held off Nebraska 77-66 on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win. Mike Gesell had 22 points and 10 assists for his first career double-double with the surging Hawkeyes (12-3, 3-0 Big Ten). They have victories in nine consecutive league games dating to last season.

Iowa survived a sluggish start to the second half with a late 9-0 run, capped by a long 3 by Uthoff, to go ahead 63-48 with 7:15 left. Tai Webster scored 22 points and Shavon Shields had 13 for Nebraska (8-8, 0-3). The Cornhuskers shot 59 percent in the second half but still lost their third straight.

Iowa early News Headlines: Wed., 1/6/16

News

January 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A Marshalltown man is celebrating the memory of his wife and seeking to have a little fun by holding a “Shirley party” at the city’s senior citizens center. Shirley Ann Stecher Pille died Feb. 9, 2014, at age 77. She used to occasionally attend theme-parties where only women named Shirley were invited. With that in mind, her husband Laverne “Ray” Pille decided to hold his own party at the Marshalltown Senior Citizens Center Thursday in hopes that many Shirleys attend.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is considering a proposal to pay for water quality efforts with a portion of a sales tax designed to help schools pay for repairs and updated technology. Some lawmakers oppose the idea, saying it would pit the needs of schools against the need for clean water.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Multi-State Lottery Association officials say the Powerball jackpot is up to $450 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. It’s the largest lottery jackpot in nearly a year and the sixth-largest ever in North America.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A 28-year-old Waterloo man convicted of murder has been given 55 years in prison. Roderick Ward Jr. was sentenced in Black Hawk County District Court in Waterloo. Ward was convicted of second-degree murder and a weapons charge for the Aug. 2, 2014, shotgun slaying of 27-year-old Gary Wilson.

Glenwood man injured in Monday morning accident

News

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A man from Glenwood was injured during a collision Monday morning on Highway 34, in Mills County. Sheriff’s officials said Tuesday (today), Kelcie Oliver was transported by Glenwood Rescue to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, following the accident that took place at around 7:30-a.m.

Authorities say a 2015 Chevrolet driven by Richard Clayton, of Creston, was westbound on Highway 34 at the same time Oliver was traveling east. The left front side of the Clayton vehicle and the left rear of Oliver’s 2000 Buick made contact, causing damage to both vehicles. Officials were not able to determine which driver was at fault.

Two arrested on drug charges in Mills County

News

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A man and a woman were arrested on drug charges, Monday night, in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday 55-year old Terry Joe Halvin, of Red Oak, and 55-year-old Julie Ann Vore, of Council Bluffs, were taken into custody at Highway 34 and Kidd Road at around 11:50-p.m., for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts. Their bonds were set at $1,600.

On Monday, 21-year old Dylan Lee Conn was arrested in Plattsmouth, NE, on a Mills County warrant for Failure to Appear. Conn was being held in the Mills County Jail on $5,000 bond. Also arrested Monday, was 28-year-old Rueben Darnell Davis, of Glenwood, who was wanted on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County. His bond was set at $1,000.

On Saturday, 46-year old Matthew James Kelleher, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000. And, 38-year old Michael Raymond Carver, of Omaha, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $300.

And, on Jan. 1st, Mills County deputies arrested 53-year old Randy Joseph Huff, of Council Bluffs, for Driving Under Suspension. Also, 49-year-old Karen Ann Schneidewind, of McClelland, was arrested on a warrant for Harassment in the 3rd degee. Their bonds were set at $300 each.

Iowa State tabs Heacock as new Defensive Coordinator

Sports

January 5th, 2016 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell tabbed an experienced and familiar face for his defensive coordinator in Jon Heacock, Campbell announced today.

Heacock, who will also coach the Cyclone safeties, has 32 years of coaching experience, serving as a head coach at Youngstown State (2001-09) and defensive coordinator stints at Youngstown State (1992-96, 2000), Indiana (1997-99), Kent State (2011-12) and Toledo (2014-15).

Heacock held the title of Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator at Toledo from 2014-15, shaping the Toledo defense into one of the best units in the Mid-American Conference. In his two years at UT, the Rockets appeared in a pair of bowl games, won 19 games and shared two MAC West Conference crowns.

In 2015, the Rockets were ranked in the AP Top-25 for most of the season and were at the top of the MAC defensive statistical categories, ranking No. 1 in scoring defense (20.8) and second in rushing defense (114.2). Five Rocket defenders earned All-MAC accolades, including a pair of first-teamers in Orion Jones (defensive tackle) and Cheatham Norrils (cornerback).

You can find the full details here.

ELLEN FIELWEBER, 91, of Manning (Svcs. 1/8/16)

Obituaries

January 5th, 2016 by admin

ELLEN FIELWEBER, 91, of Manning died Tuesday, January 5th at Manning Regional Healthcare Center.  Funeral services for ELLEN FIELWEBER will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, January 8th at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning 1 hour prior to the service, on Friday (9:30-a.m – 10:30-a.m.)

Interment will follow the service at the Manning Cemetery.

ELLEN FIELWEBER is survived by:

Her brother – Charles Fielweber, of Manning.

Nieces and nephews.