Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman said Sunday, a sixth case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Montgomery County. The new case is a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) who contracted the virus through close contact with a positive case.
The latest report shows 5 persons have recovered from the virus, in Montgomery County. 232 persons have been tested. Serology testing data show 1 person COVID-19 positive, 28 Negative and 29 tested.
ALICE ALEXANDER, 85, of Omaha, died Friday, May 22nd, at Bergan Mercy Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial for ALICE ALEXANDER will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, May 30th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
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Visitation at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling is on Froday, May 29th, from 5-until 8-p.m., with a Rosary at 7-p.m.
Burial is in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
ALICE ALEXANDER is survived by:
SHERRY FORESMAN, 72, of Des Moines (formerly of Menlo), died Saturday, May 23rd, at the Taylor House Hospice, in Des Moines. A Graveside funeral service for SHERRY FORESMAN will be held 3-p.m. Tuesday, May 26th, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Menlo. Johnson Family Funeral Home has the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
JOHNSTON, Iowa – High waters and construction around the Sycamore Boat Ramp near the I-80 bridge is forcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close the ramp until construction is complete.
The Sycamore Boat Ramp is located near where Beaver Creek flows into the Des Moines River. A barrier is now in place at the boat ramp to prevent launching of boats or any other vessels, as well as kayaks and canoes. Currently, the high water levels and the construction equipment in the area on the river are causing hidden and dangerous undercurrents, as well as very fast currents at the surface.
Anyone boating or paddling through this area is encouraged to use extreme caution or avoid the area all together. The boat ramp will be closed until the construction is complete.
On Saturday, May 23, the currents in that same area caused a woman to be thrown from her kayak causing minor lacerations to her head. Two nearby anglers were able to pull the woman from the river. She was treated and released at the scene by the Des Moines Fire Department. The DNR responded to the incident and will continue to investigate.
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — On Friday, May 22, around 3:45pm, the DNR was notified of a person who had fallen on a trail at Palisades-Kepler State Park and had lacerations to his head. Four hikers came upon 32-year old Brian Jungen, of Coralville, along Cedar Cliff Trail. Jungen was lying along the trail near a bench and was bleeding from lacerations on his head. The hikers were able to speak briefly with the victim before he blacked out.
The hikers called 911 and first responders from Mount Vernon and Lisbon, as well as Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies and DNR park rangers responded to the scene. When they arrived on scene, they were not able to detect a pulse from Jungen and began immediate medical attention. Jungen was pronounced dead at the scene.
DNR park rangers continue to investigate this incident.
DES MOINES, Iowa (The Des Moines Register) — Police say a teen who was shot in the neck at a home over the weekend has died from his injuries. The Des Moines Register reports that the shooting happened Saturday afternoon in a home just north of the city’s downtown. Police say 17-year-old Ishmael Muhammad was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Police say people in the house initially told officers that Muhammad had shown up with a gunshot wound. But investigators determined that a small group of teens that included Muhammad were in a house when a handgun was accidentally fired and hit Muhammad. A 16-year-old has been charged as a juvenile with involuntary manslaughter and other counts.
An accident that took place at around 2:30-a.m. Sunday in Madison County, claimed the life of a young Winterset man and resulted in injuries to a Man from Peru. The Iowa State Patrol says a 1997 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 18-year old Memphis Issac Kincade Pickett, of Winterset, was in the process of eluding a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy at a high rate of speed, when the pickup failed to negotiate a curve to the left in the 1800 block of Wind Wood Trail (A gravel road). The vehicle left the road and entered a ditch, where it crashed into trees and a wire fence.
Kincade-Pickett died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. His passenger, 21-year old Quentin Lane Siefkas, of Peru, who was wearing a seat belt, was trapped and eventually freed by mechanical means. Siefkas was transported by Madison County EMS to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. The Patrol says alcohol is believed to be a factor in both the pursuit and crash.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 35-year-old Waterloo husband and father is recovering after nearly dying last month of the coronavirus. Doctors at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics warned his family last month that Elvir Alicajic was likely within hours of succumbing to the virus. But after plasma and dialysis treatments, Alicajic’s condition improved and he soon woke up from a medical coma.
Alicajic has been transferred to Allen Hospital in Waterloo, where he is regaining the ability to walk on his own and hopes to leave soon. Alicajic’s friend and neighbor says the experience has been shocking and scary for everyone involved, and left the family with “outrageous” medical expenses.
The State of Iowa reports (as of 10-a.m. Sunday), there were 263 additional positive cases of COVID-19. Cass County has 11 positive cases, one more than reported Saturday. One of those individuals (as previously mentioned) has recovered. Statewide, 489,433 assessments have been completed, and 127, 854 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19. 17,213 tested positive (13.5%), 110,358 tested negative. The number of Iowans who have recovered from the virus numbered 9,285 as of the latest data. Five more people have died from the virus, for a total of 449. The dates of these confirmed COVID related deaths were from May 19 to May 23. (Keep in mind, these figures change, as results are included in the State COVID-19 dashboard https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/.)
Around the area, here are the current (as of 10-a.m., 5/24) cases of positive test results and (number of recovered): Adair County: 8 (3); Adams County: 5 (1); Audubon County: 11 (9); Guthrie County: 42 (29); Montgomery County: 6 (5); Shelby County: 31 (24) and Pottawattamie County: 208 (109).
In RMCC Region 4 (Southwest/western Iowa), seven people are hospitalized for COVID-19, two are in an ICU, and one person was admitted to a hospital. Across the State, the number of patients who are hospitalized due to the virus (as of this posting) is 363. 114 COVID-19 patients were in an ICU. 34 were admitted.
Statewide, LTC facility outbreaks are down one, to 36. The number of patients and staff at those facilities who have died number 238. The number of patients/staff have recovered is 662, and 1,529 have tested positive.
The COVID-19 dashboard contains updated information throughout the day, but due to planned maintenance this weekend, the Case Counts Dashboard will not reflect accurate counts during the maintenance period. All Case Counts will be brought up to date by 6:00 am Monday, May 25th.
FOR SALE: Nightcrawlers. $1.50 per 18 count. In containers, like what you’d get at a store. Located in Lewis. Call 402-506-0787.
FOR SALE: New. 2 patio chairs. As pictured. $54 for both chairs. (712) 254-9154 in Atlantic.
FOR SALE: 1998 Jayco Eagle camper. Always been stored in a shed, out of the elements. Excellent condition. $4,600. Call 712-268-2609.
FOR SALE: We have 3 baby goslings for sale $8 each. They were hatched on the 24th. They are the white geese the farm stores sell. We are located SE of Hamlin. Call 304-0179. SOLD!
FOR SALE: Large patio umbrella. Green with white stripes. Has it’s own stand. Always kept in the garage so it’s really never been wet. $20. Call 712-762-4480. SOLD
FOR SALE: Amana electric dryer in excellent condition. Asking $150. Call 712-254-6036.
FOR SALE: 2003 Monte Carlo, runs and works fine. $1,000. SOLD. 1999 Ford F-150 with Titan V-8 and 4WD, asking $2,000. 712-323-4890.
WANTED: someone to remove two bushes. $20 each or will negotiate. Call 712-254-9082.
WANTED: Mowing jobs, smaller yards, just has a push mower and weed eater, $10-$20 a yard. 712-243-2860.
FOR SALE: 1) Small Weber gas grill, $20. 2) Pentax 35mm camera with 50mm lens and zoom lens. Good shape, comes with case and flasher. $100. Call 243-2860.
FOR SALE: Heavy duty load binder, ratchet-type with screw downs for semi’s or flat beds, in good shape, $50. 1/2″ air impact gun, Ingersoll-Rand, asking $45. . Call 712-304-4998 in Hamlin.
FOR SALE: 16″ Craftsman Chainsaw. Purchased new 3 weeks ago. Used approximately 2 hours to cut up a tree. Includes original box, storage case and owner’s manual. $100 o.b.o. 712-250-0266. SOLD!
FREE: to a good home. I have 6 very sweet and adorable kittens – 1 one is black and white, one is a blue-grey, a grey tiger stripe, 2 grey and white with white feet and one is grey with dark grey front feet. The kittens are 8 weeks old (born April 1) and eating dry kitten food. I am located in Audubon. My name is Laura and you can call me at 712-304-7566.
FOR SALE: Two chairs and bag $10.00 712-250-0931 Atlantic.
FOR SALE: Air compressor for sale $100.00 Atlantic 712-250-0931. SOLD!
FREE: Attention Doll Collector, to give away to a good home. One “Ginger Doll” from the mid 1950’S She has long blond braids and some clothing. Very cute! She is in good condition. 712-243-2444. ADOPTED!
FOR SALE: Matching Couch & Love Seat. Used good shape. $200.00 OBO. Call 712-249-0077.
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