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Iowa COVID-19 update for 3/24/21: Eight additional deaths; 829 additional positive cases; hospitalization are up slightly

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s Coronavirus dashboard, today (as of 10-a.m, Wednesday) shows 829 additional positive test results for COVID returned from the labs, for a total of 375,214, and eight additional deaths, for a pandemic total of 5,683. Long-Term Care facility deaths account for 2,225 of the total number of deaths across the state.

There remains one COVID-19 outbreak at a Long-Term Care facility. The Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa was added Tuesday, after several days with no LTC outbreaks reported. Hospitalization data shows an increase: 190 Iowans are hospitalized with COVID (compared to 185 Tuesday); 40 people are in an ICU (compared to 37 Tuesday); 36 people were admitted to a hospital across the state (compared to 28 Tuesday), and 19 patients are on a ventilator, three more than previously reported.

RMCC Region 4 hospitals (those in western/southwest Iowa) show: There are 15 hospitalized with COVID; eight people are in an ICU; There were four persons admitted, and there are six people on a ventilator.

The 14-day positivity rate increased from 4% Tuesday to 4.1% Wednesday, and the seven day rate went from 4.3% to 4.4%

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:

  • Cass, 1,392 cases; {+2}; 52 deaths
  • Adair, 952; {+0}; 31
  • Adams, 327 {+0}; 4
  • Audubon, 497 {+1}; 9
  • Guthrie, 1,206 {+1}; 28
  • Harrison County, 1,832; {+2}; 70
  • Madison County, 1,626; {+6}; 19
  • Mills County, 1,690; {+7}; 20
  • Montgomery, 1,048 {+1}; 36
  • Pottawattamie County, 11,148; {+43}; 149
  • Shelby County, 1,266 {+6}; 34
  • Union County,  1,287; {+0}; 31

(Podcast) KJAN News, 3/24/21 – 8:13-a.m.

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 3-24-2021

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March 24th, 2021 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with 2016 Atlantic alum Ryan Hawkins about his decision to return for one more year at Northwest Missouri State University and their quest for a 3rd Division II National Championship as the Elite Eight Basketball Tourney opens tonight in Evansville, IN.

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(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports report, 3/24/21

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

With Jim Field.

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2 arrested in Creston, license plate theft reported

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports two arrests took place, Tuesday.  Authorities say 32-year-old Kian Cooper, of Creston, was arrested on the 900 block of N Sumner Ave for Driving While Barred. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond. And, 26-year-old Anna Wilson, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston Wal-Mart, for Public Intoxication. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $300 bond.

Creston Police said also, a woman residing in the 1300 block of Miller Street reported late Tuesday morning, that sometime over the past 24 hours, someone had stolen the rear license plate off of her vehicle while parked at her residence. The loss was estimated at $20.

Cass County Democrats donate $1,200 to county food pantries

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle says if you are wondering about whether there is food insecurity and hunger in Iowa, the answer is yes. Toelle says while the Cass County Democrats cannot eradicate hunger in our county, they are trying to help meet some of the needs of our neighbors. In fact, over the past several months, they have donated $1200 in total to the four county food pantries, so that they can buy food items that are not donated to them, or buy special foods that some chronically ill people need, that are not usually donated to food pantries.

Toelle says the pantries are always very appreciative of donations, whether it be in actual food items or monetary donations. She said also,  “We encourage all other political and fraternal/civic organizations to also donate to the pantries”.

Terri Smith, Cass County Democrats Vice-Chair and the Lord’s Cupboard in Griswold Reps Barb Schroeder, Eleanor Tietz, and Joy Smith.

Kathy Kerns, Cass County Democrats Vice-Chair, and Anita Food Pantry Reps Pam Miller, JoAnn Poeppe, Jodi Irlmeier, Tracy Lett, and Teresa Chester.

Atlantic Food Pantry Reps Brad Osbourne and Ken Burkhart and Kathy Kerns, Cass County Democrats Vice-Chair.

Kathy Kerns, Cass County Democrats Vice-Chair; Cumberland Care & Share Pantry representatives Julie Brown, Becky Pelzer, and Diane Becker.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 3/24/21

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The news at 7:06-a.m., with KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Local 24-Hour Rainfall Totals at 7:00 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2021

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March 24th, 2021 by Jim Field

  • KJAN, Atlantic  .67″
  • 7 miles NNE of Atlantic  .81″
  • Massena  .71″
  • Anita  .88″
  • Avoca  1.1″
  • Audubon  .88″
  • Bridgewater  .8″
  • Corning  .72″
  • Manning  1.12″
  • Carroll  1.15″
  • Red Oak  .92″
  • Missouri Valley  1.48″
  • Clarinda  .66″
  • Shenandoah  .62″

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s report (3/24/21)

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March 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County, Tuesday, reported the arrest of a man Monday afternoon, in Carson. 42-year old Kevin W. Hardy was taken into custody at around 4:35-p.m. at a residence in the 200 block of S. Dye Street, following a reported disturbance. Hardy faces charges that include Assault/Use or display of a weapon, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, resulting in damage ranging from $300-to $750.

At around 4-p.m. Monday, an inmate in the Pottawattamie County Jail, 25-year old Adrian Cory Lee Rollins, of Council Bluffs, was presented with a warrant for Violation of Probation. He was then returned to the custody of Corrections Staff and taken back to his cell. Late Monday morning, 18-year old Alicin Madison Ross, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in the lobby of the Pott. County Jail. Ross was wanted for (Felony) Child Endangerment by Abandonment, resulting on bodily injury. She was booked into the Jail.

Cass County Extension Report 3-24-2021

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March 24th, 2021 by Jim Field

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