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With school in full swing in most parts of Iowa, parents once again face that early morning decision – is my child too sick for school? School districts often provide guidelines for keeping children out of the classroom and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages parents to keep their children home from school when ill not only for their own child’s health, but to avoid the spread of disease to other students.
“There are times when a parent can clearly see their child is too ill for school,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “Other times, it’s not so clear. While we understand the challenges parents who work outside the home face when trying to accommodate a child who needs to stay home from school, it’s so important that children who have a contagious illness don’t come to class to stop them from spreading whatever they have to the other children. ”
In general, symptoms that indicate a day home from school is needed and consulting with the child’s health care provider is appropriate include:
fever (temperature higher than 100.4 degrees F. when taken by mouth);
severe sore throat that lasts more than 48 hours, especially when accompanied by a fever;
a significant rash, particularly when other symptoms are present;
sores in the mouth with drooling;
red eyes (pink eye);
skin infection with erupting sores;
severe ear pain;
an uncontrolled cough or difficulty breathing;
diarrhea;
vomiting more than 2 times in 24 hours;
severe headache, especially with a fever or
any symptoms that suggest a more serious illness, such as sluggishness, persistent crying, or irritability.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children may be allowed to return to school after symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. For information on specific childhood illnesses and what to do regarding school attendance, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/hcci/common/pdf/childhood_illness_guide.pdf.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Shannon, the former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman who has been a broadcaster for the team for more than 40 years, is recovering after heart surgery.
The Cardinals said Wednesday that the 74-year-old Shannon is resting comfortably. The team says he had successful surgery Monday to replace his aorta valve.
Shannon, in a statement through the team, thanked well-wishers and said he expects to return to the broadcast booth before the end of the regular season.
Shannon played on three World Series teams during a nine-year career from 1962 to 1970, all with St. Louis. He hit .255 with 68 homers for his career.
He joined the radio broadcast starting in 1972, paired for many years with Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has a new contract, a new coach and a new quarterback, and with all of that a new sense of happiness when he steps on the field.
Bowe says he’s “blessed to be alive,” and that’s clear in his demeanor.
Once a moody wide receiver with a less-than-sparkling reputation, Bowe can be caught dancing around during lulls in practice and spending every extra second afterward signing autographs.
He says that he’s “just trying to let loose and be joyful,” and he thinks that may help him have one of his best seasons.
He’s in the first year of his new five-year deal, and with quarterback Alex Smith throwing him the ball, is certain that he’ll once again be among the league’s best wide receivers.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Carlos Beltran and Allen Craig hit towering home runs in St. Louis’ six-run second inning, and the Cardinals held off the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Wednesday.
Matt Holliday also homered and Shane Robinson had three hits for the Cardinals, who are slightly behind the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Central race.
After taking a one-run lead in the first inning on a double by Craig, the Cardinals went ahead 7-0 in the second off Brewers starter Tom Gorzelanny (3-5). Starting pitcher Jake Westbrook hit a bases-loaded double into the left-center field gap that scored two runs. He entered the game hitting only .167 with two RBIs this season.
Following Matt Carpenter’s sacrifice fly, Beltran launched a two-run shot that caromed off the center-field scoreboard. With two out, Craig hit a solo homer to right-center.
LEROY SCHWENKE, 81, Massena died Wed., Aug., 21st at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral services for LEROY SCHWENKE will be held at 10:30-a.m. Sat., Aug., 24th in the Massena Baptist Church in Massena. Steen Funeral Home in Massena has the arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00-p.m. Fri., Aug., 23rd at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena.
Burial will be in the Massena Township Cemetery, north of Massena, with full military graveside rites by the Anita American Legion Post No. 210.
Memorials may be made to the Leroy Schwenke memorial fund to be established by the family. Online condolences may be left online at www.steenfunerals.com
LEROY SCHWENKE is survived by:
His wife, Janet Schwenke of Massena
His children, Leanne Schwenke of LaVista, NE; Susan Jones of Bellevue, NE; Jeff Schwenke and wife Karen of Anita; Janalee Caviness and husband Randy of Greenfield; Bruce Schwenke and wife Naomi of Bondurant; and Trisha Schwenke of Massena
Brothers-in-law, Aaron Jones and Bill Jones
Sisters-in-law, Shirley Schwenke; Alda Schwenke; and Cheri Schwenke
Seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
As of Tuesday, the Page County Sheriff’s Office reports that the handgun found in possession of Rodney Eugene Long during the home invasion in Taylor County was the handgun that had been stolen in a burglary at 2914 180th Street in rural Clarinda which KJAN reported on earlier this week. This was confirmed by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Evidence from this burglary has been turned over to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab for analysis.
No charges have been filed in this burglary case and the case remains open pending results of the analysis from the DCI Crime Lab.