Police in Red Oak this (Wednesday) morning, assisted by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies, arrested a man on drug and other charges. 27-year old Randall Wesley Butts, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 1:30-a.m. in the 600 block of E. Hammond Street, on charges that include: Interference with Official Acts; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Butts was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond.
(Radio Iowa) – A man who ran a meth distribution ring in eastern Iowa will spend 25 years in prison. Forty-eight-year-old Brian Ausborn of Fort Dodge admitted he worked with other individuals over a two-year period from 2013 to 2014 to make multiple trips to purchase large quantities of methamphetamine that were then redistributed in the Dubuque area. His admission came after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He had previously been convicted of felony drug charges in Black Hawk, Polk, and Calhoun counties.
(Update 11:15-a.m.) The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Wednesday), reports five more people have died from COVID-19 since yesterday’s report, for a total of 717, and 349 more people tested positive for the virus, for a total of 29,290. Of those who have tested positive, 7,276 had a pre-existing medical condition that would likely have made them more susceptible to the virus. Negative test results number 278,947, and 409 more COVID-19 patients have recovered, for a total of 23, 447. A total of 817, 657 assessments and 308,658 tests have been completed.
In Regional Medical Center Coordination (RMCC) data: 149 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized (compared to 119 yesterday); 37 are in an ICU (3 more than yesterday); 29 were admitted to a hospital (4 more than yesterday), and 21 are on a ventilator. In RMCC Region 4 (western/southwest IA): 4 patients were in a hospital (1 less than yesterday); 2 were in an ICU and no one was admitted over the past 24-hours, and one person was taken off of a ventilator.
Long-Term Care (LTC) facility outbreaks are down again, from 21 yesterday to 20 in today’s report. At those facilities, 548 persons (Staff & patients) have tested positive,. Recoveries from the virus amount to 419, while deaths at LTC’s number 366, one less than yesterday. In Cass & surrounding counties, here are the latest numbers of positive COVID-19 test results and the number of persons recovered ( ).
(Radio Iowa) — The end of June means the end of peak tornado season in Iowa. Twisters can strike during any month but they’re typically the worst here during April, May and June. Meteorologist Brad Small, at the National Weather Service, says it’s been a relatively quiet season for severe weather in the state. “Tornadoes have been down a little bit. We’ve only issued 14 warnings in the Des Moines/Central Iowa forecast office. We don’t really keep too many numbers on that as far as records, but that’s on the low side,” Small says. “If you look at severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings combined, we’re in the lowest 25% of all the years since the mid-80s.”
There have been 23 reports of tornadoes in Iowa so far in 2020. In all of 2019, there were 54 tornadoes, while in 2018, the total reached 69 twisters. Conditions simply haven’t been conducive for many tornadoes this season, Small says, not that he’s complaining. “The pattern just hasn’t set up too well,” he says. “You’ve got to have a lot of instability and a lot of wind shear combined. There’s been some episodes where it’s been cooler, so we haven’t had a lot of that instability earlier this spring. Those two elements just haven’t come together too well.”
Small advises Iowans not to get complacent as severe weather, including tornadoes, can develop in fall and winter. Iowa has even recorded December and January tornadoes, though they’re rare. No severe weather is likely for the foreseeable future in Iowa. Forecasters say warm and humid conditions will persist into the 4th of July weekend.
Police in Red Oak, Tuesday night, arrested 25-year old Kaitlyn Nicole Danick, of Red Oak. She was taken into custody at around 9:40-p.m. for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop in the 400 block of E. Oak Street. Danick was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $1,000 bond.
JAMES LOREN BROWN, 51, of Oakland, died Monday, June 29th, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Interment for JAMES L. BROWN will be held at a later date. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.
JAMES LOREN BROWN is survived by:
His wife – Cynthia Brown, of Oakland.
His parents – Loren and Sharon Brown.
His daughter – Tara (Max) Case, of Omaha NE
His step-son: Brandon Sayles, of Cedar Rapids.
His brother – Johnny (Lindsy) Brown, of Carson.
Other relatives, his in-laws, and friends.
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have closed their practice facilities amid a round of positive coronavirus results and three New Orleans Pelicans players have tested positive for the virus. The Nuggets say three members of their 35-person traveling party have tested positive for COVID-19. The traveling party includes players, coaches and staff. Earlier this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic (NEE’-koh-lah YOH’-kich) tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia and Denver coach Michael Malone revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus antibodies and believes he had the virus in March.
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half the 160 teams were in danger of failing without government assistance or private equity injections. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues made the long-expected announcement. Pat O’Conner, the president of the governing body, estimated that 85-90% of revenue was related to ticket money, concessions, parking and ballpark advertising. The minors drew 41.5 million fans last year for 176 teams in 15 leagues.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Jorge Mateo from the Oakland Athletics in the first trade since baseball resumed after a shutdown of more than three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Padres will send either a player or cash to the A’s for the 25-year-old Mateo, who will be added to the player pool for the resumption of spring training. The Padres are scheduled to have their first workout Friday at Petco Park. Mateo is a former top prospect with the New York Yankees, who signed him as a non-drafted free agent at 17 out of the Dominican Republic.
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is optimistic that right fielder Aaron Judge, left-hander James Paxton, center fielder Aaron Hicks and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will be ready to play in the time for New York’s rescheduled opener at World Series champion Washington on July 23. Judge did not play in any exhibition games due to discomfort in his right pectoral muscle and shoulder that he felt when swinging. Paxton had surgery Feb. 5 to repair a herniated disk in his back.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics are selling cardboard cutouts with fans’ photos that they will put in the seats at the Coliseum this season. The team also plans to mix in images of former players and celebrities alongside the fan cutouts. Major League Baseball is looking to play a 60-game regular season this summer because of the coronavirus. There will be no fans at ballparks on opening day, but some markets are hoping to play in front of smaller crowds by the end of the season. The cardboard cutouts for A’s games range in price from $49 to $129. Proceeds from the sales go to charity.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Former Iowa running back Akrum Wadley says he was so mistreated by some coaches he now regrets playing there. Wadley’s statement, posted on Facebook, mentions coach Kirk Ferentz, his son, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and others. He says his weight was a constant issue and was used to belittle him. A statement issued to the Des Moines Register said Kirk Ferentz would not comment publicly.
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