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SE Iowa school district temporarily closed to to COVID-19 outbreak

News

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A school district in southeast Iowa’s Marion County will be closed for a couple of days at the start of the upcoming week for thorough cleaning, after an outbreak of COVID-19. According to KCCI, officials with the Twin Cedars Community School District sent out a notice to families stating, “We are sad to report that we have had multiple staff members test positive for COVID-19. As well, there are several others awaiting results from testing. These positive tests will require a majority of our elementary school students to be in quarantine for 14 days.”

The district said it would notify the parents of the student impacted. Due to the positive cases, the entire district will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for cleaning, and officials would rely on the Marion County Public Health Department for guidance and consultation.

On Friday, out of an abundance of caution, the school canceled a football scrimmage against Melcher-Dallas.

1 dead following collision in heavy rain near Waterloo

News

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a pickup and an SUV Saturday near Waterloo, claimed the life of an eastern Iowa man. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup driven by 63-year old Robert Schmaltz, of Raymond, IA, was traveling southbound on I-380 near mile marker 68 at around 11:10-a.m., in the right, outside lane, during a heavy rain storm.

The pickup merged to the left, inside lane and struck the rear of a 2013 Chevy Captiva SUV, driven by 20-year old Emily Droste, of Center Point. The impact caused both vehicles to spin out and come to rest in the outside ditch.

Robert Schmaltz, who was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.  The Patrol was assisted by Evansdale Police, Fire & EMS, and Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Caregiver virtual workshops offered beginning Sept. 17th

News

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs) – Connections Area Agency on Aging has announced the organization is offering two, evidence-based workshop series starting in September to benefit Caregivers: “Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers” is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and improve the quality of life for family caregivers. “Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers” provide caregivers with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face.

Are you a Caregiver?  Caregiving takes many forms.  You may help a relative or friend with transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, personal care, medications, emotional support, or doctor appointments. Caregiver classes meet online (via Zoom) once a week starting September 17.  Each class runs 90 minutes.  It is for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions.

Class size is limited, and registration is required.  There is no cost for the program but you will receive an opportunity to donate.  For more information, contact Jan Schnack, Family Caregiver Specialist at Connections Area Agency on Aging at 800-432-9209, Ext. 8116 or JSchnack@connectionsaaa.org

Connections Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Program supports people who care for their parents, spouses, or others aged 60+ by providing information, resources and support.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 8/22/20

News, Podcasts

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/22/20

Podcasts, Sports

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:18-a.m. Sportscast with Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 8/22/20

News, Podcasts

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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IA COVID-19 Update for 8/22/20: 13 additional deaths, 843 positive cases; 1 new Cass County case

News

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the latest information from the State of Iowa’s Coronavirus website (The COVID-19 Dashboard):

The IDPH says there was one more, positive COVID-19 case in Cass County, for a total of 103, and 9 more people have recovered for the virus, for a total of 88. There were two more cases reported in Audubon County, for a total of 32, and two more recovered; Montgomery County has two more cases, for a total of 68; Guthrie and Shelby Counties each have one new, positive COVID-19 cases, for a total of 156 in Guthrie and 205 in Shelby. (See more area data below)

The Iowa Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 843 new positive coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, IDPH reported 55,496 positive cases, 43,353 recoveries and 1,030 deaths since the pandemic began. At 10 a.m. Friday, IDPH had reported 54,653 positive cases and 1,017 deaths.

IDPH data shows 591,013 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19. There were 5,204 lab results received in the previous day, with 553 positive cases. Additional positive cases from previous days add to the overall total. One of 5 Iowans have been tested for the virus and 1 of 57 have tested positive. IDPH reports Plymouth, Henry, Carroll and Des Moines counties have a greater than 15% positivity rate over the last 14 days, triggering consideration for public schools to switch to 100% online learning.

IDPH data shows 268 Iowans currently hospitalized with coronavirus, down from 293 the previous day. There are 79 patients in intensive care, down from 81 the previous day. There are 34 patients on ventilators in the state, up from 32 the previous day. There were 33 patients admitted in the last 24 hours, down from 43 the previous day.

In western/southwest Iowa: 11 people were hospitalized; Six are in an ICU. There were no admissions and no one was listed as being on a ventilator.

There are now 35 long-term care facilities reporting COVID-19 outbreaks in Iowa, up from 34 the previous day. IDPH reported 1,049 positive cases and 623 recoveries within those facilities. There have been 551 deaths in Iowa’s long-term care facilities since the pandemic began.

Here are the latest positive case numbers for southwest/western Iowa from 10-a.m. Friday to 10-a.m. Saturday (County; Positive Case #’s; number of persons who have (recovered); {deaths since the outbreak began}. Counties with changes have highlighted numbers over the previous 24-hours:

  • Cass County: 103 cases; (88); 2 deaths
  • Adair County: 42 cases; (20); 1 death
  • Adams County: 20 cases; (17)
  • Audubon County: 32 cases; (24); 1 death
  • Guthrie County: 156 cases; (120); 5 deaths
  • Montgomery County: 68 cases; (56); 4 deaths
  • Pottawattamie County: 1,496 cases; (1,170); 31 deaths
  • Shelby County: 205 cases; (190); 1 death.

Elsewhere in the area:

  • Crawford County has 776 positive cases of COVID-19; 2 deaths
  • Carroll County, 286; 2 deaths
  • Madison County, 145; 2 deaths
  • Harrison County, 132 cases; 1 death
  • Page & Taylor Counties each have 105 cases
  • Union County has 90 cases (no fatality data available)
  • Ringgold County has 29.; 1 death

Sports Headlines: 8/22/20

Sports

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

UNDATED (AP) — Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department’s response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the pandemic. Men’s gymnastics, men’s tennis, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving will be discontinued after the 2020-21 academic year. The Big Ten’s decision to postpone football and other fall sports until the spring will create an overall budget deficit between $60-$75 million this year. Iowa is the second school in a Power Five conference to drop sports. Stanford announced last month that it would eliminate 11 sports.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Matt Davidson delivered a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night. Davidson drove a 2-0 pitch from Tyler Webb to left field and into the Cincinnati bullpen. It was his third home run of the season, his second career grand slam and his first pinch-hit homer. Cincinnati is 2-2 after a three-game pause because of a positive COVID-19 test. St. Louis has lost four of six. The teams combined for only five hits. Michael Lorenzen earned the victory in relief. He went 1 2/3 innings. Raisel Iglasias pitched a perfect ninth for his third save.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Danny Duffy held the Twins in check over five, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Twins 7-2 on Friday night to open the third straight weekend series between AL Central rivals. Hunter Dozier added a two-run shot and finished with three RBIs, and Whit Merrifield also drove in a run, as the Royals won for the sixth time in their last seven games at Kauffman Stadium. Jake Odorizzi took the loss after he was knocked from the game in the third inning by a line drive. X-rays on his abdomen taken at the ballpark were negative. The Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez on the injured list with lingering vision problems and recalled Randy Rosario to add a left-handed arm in the bullpen ahead of their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Perez woke up with vision problems Sunday and called Royals trainer Nick Kenney. He wound up at a specialist on Monday and was good enough to return to the lineup, but he’s been out with continued blurriness the rest of the week.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has only a minor hamstring strain and the Kansas City Chiefs intend to be cautious with their dynamic playmaker. Hill missed practice Friday after pulling up while running a route the previous day. That wasn’t the only good news on the injury front for the Super Bowl champs. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins was back for the first time in nearly a week along with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones. Both of them had groin strains.

UNDATED (AP) — Parents of Big Ten football players held a protest near the conference’s Chicago-area headquarters. They are upset with the league’s decision to call off the fall season. Groups of player parents from several Big Ten schools have complained that Commissioner Kevin Warren was not forthcoming in explaining the process that led to the decision. Warren has said the decision will not be revisited. An attorney in Nebraska is threatening a lawsuit unless Warren turns over material illustrating how the decision was made.

NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson is going from playoff elimination on the PGA Tour to rookie on the PGA Tour Champions. Mickelson missed the cut in The Northern Trust. That all but assures he will not advance to the next FedEx Cup playoff event outside Chicago for the BMW Championship. Instead, Mickelson says he’ll head to Missouri and make his debut in the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions circuit. Lefty turned 50 in June. The Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National starts Monday. It’s a 54-hole event with no cut. Mickelson says he’ll also play the Safeway Open the week before the U.S. Open.

MILTON BARRY, 87, of Harlan (Svcs. 8/24/20)

Obituaries

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

MILTON BARRY, 87, of Harlan, died Thursday, Aug. 20th, at the Manilla Manor. Funeral services for MILTON BARRY will be held 11-a.m. Monday, Aug. 24th, at the United Methodist Church, in Irwin. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home, is from 5-until 7-p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23rd.

Burial is in the Harlan Cemetery.

MILTON BARRY is survived by:

His daughters – Cyndi (Tony) Groshong, of Cambridge, NE.; Shelly (Lamont) Christensen, of Irwin, & Stacy (Terry) Rosonke, of Norwalk, IA.

6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Friday High School Football Scores (from 8/21/20)

Sports

August 22nd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Southwest Valley 22, Nodaway Valley 15

Eldon Cardinal 63, Columbus Community, Columbus Junction 26

West Delaware, Manchester 66, Anamosa 0