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Iowa hospitals prepare to handle Ebola cases

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Hospitals and doctors’ offices in Iowa are preparing for the unlikely possibility of a case of Ebola in the state. The Des Moines Register reports clinics have started asking whether patients have visited the countries where the Ebola outbreak is based West Africa. And area hospitals are practicing using protective equipment that would be needed to treat an Ebola patient.

Dr. Daniel Gervich with Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines says the risk of an Ebola patient here is extremely low, but it’s important to have a plan in place. Hospitals will have to be ready to isolate patients with symptoms consistent with Ebola – such as vomiting, fever and diarrhea – while testing is done.

New report criticizes Iowa stun gun policies

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Law enforcement policies on the use of stun guns vary greatly across Iowa’s 99 counties, and civil rights experts who recently reviewed the policies say many of them are inadequate. The Des Moines Register obtained a new report that identifies several deficiencies in the stun gun policies.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and the University of Iowa College of Law Clinic ?conducted the study after questions were raised about stun gun use in lawsuits and previous stories. Last year, two people died after being stunned by officers during confrontations.

State lawmakers considered requiring stun gun training and policies on their use but failed to pass a law.

Iowans urged to challenge themselves with Character Counts observance

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Iowans will be celebrating the six pillars of character starting today (Sunday), during Character Counts Week. Amy Smit, spokeswoman for Character Counts in Iowa, says they’re putting out a new challenge to the state’s residents for this year’s observance. “Make new goals for yourself during Character Counts Week,” Smit says. “For example, try to do an extra act of kindness for someone every day, or pay it forward, or try to show respect to somebody in a different way that you’ve not done before.” Smit says cities and schools across Iowa will be taking part in the week-long event.

“Communities find tons of great ways to celebrate,” Smit says. “There will be school assemblies and meetings at parks and we always look forward to getting pictures and hearing stories of all the things people are doing.” The six pillars of character are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Learn more at: www.charactercountsiniowa.org

Red Oak man arrested Sunday morning

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Sunday) morning in Red Oak has resulted in an arrest. Officials say 58-year old William Wayne Elliott, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 1:25-a.m. near the intersection of West Oak and Broadway Streets in Red Oak. Elliott was charged with Driving While Barred, speeding and Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. He was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center, where he was being held on $2,000 bond.

Authorities capture escaped prisoners

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Two men wanted for escape from law enforcement were recaptured Friday afternoon in Shenandoah, by local and federal officials. In a press release, authorities said Shenandoah Police were notified by agents with the U-S Marshall’s Service at around 3-p.m., Friday, that 19-year old Robert Michael Guzman, who was wanted for escape from Council Bluffs, was staying at a residence in Shenandoah.

Authorities located Guzman at a resident in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street. At the same home, they also found 23-year-old Colton Edward Benson-Blaine, an escapee from a work release program. Officers arrested the men without incident at 5:30 p.m, and took them to the Page County Jail.

Agents of the U.S. Marshall Service and deputies of the Page County Sheriff’s Office assisted Shenandoah Police at the scene.

Rollover accident reported in southern Cass County

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Two people escaped serious injury during a rollover accident Saturday evening, in Cass County. The accident involving a Dodge Ram pickup was reported just before 8-p.m.   It occurred just south of 690th & Yankton Road, or near Cass/Adams County line.  According to dispatch reports, the driver of the pickup, 34-year old Michael Stein, of Lenox, and his unidentified passenger, were out of the vehicle when deputies arrived, and appeared to have been uninjured.

The accident remained under investigation late Saturday evening. No other details are currently available.

KJAN listening area forecast: Sun., 10/19/2014

Weather

October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

4:08-a.m. SUN OCT 19 2014/NWS – Des Moines

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. SOUTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

MONDAY...SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. LOW IN THE LOWER 40S.

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 60S.

South Dakota St holds off Northern Iowa, 31-28

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) —Melvin Taveras intercepted a Brion Carnes pass at his 3-yard line to seal a 31-28 South Dakota State win over Northern Iowa. Kicker Justin Syrovatka made a 44-yard field goal with 1:47 left to play and was perfect on four PATs. His game winning kick helped the Jackrabbits notch their first FCS win at UNI.

SDSU (5-2, 2-1 MVFC) led 28-14 with 8:58 to play after scoring 21 straight points. But UNI (3-4, 1-2) got a 2-yard TD run by David Johnson and minutes later a 58-yard interception return for a score by Ray Mitchell with 3:29 left to tie it 28-28.

Johnson, who ran for 78 yards for UNI, scored on a 50-yard run and Barkley Hill caught a 2-yard TD pass to give the Panthers a 14-7 halftime lead. UNI’s Sawyer Kollmorgen and Brion Carnes were 20-for-35 for 178 yards. But they were intercepted three times.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

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October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say an arrest has been made in the hit-and-run death of a 55-year-old man. Reports of a person in the road in eastern Des Moines led officers early yesterday to the discovery of the body of Kenneth Wallace. But by late Saturday afternoon, police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Ashley Kay Brown. She has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and not having insurance.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Cerro Gordo County magistrate has ordered the eviction of five occupants from a Clear Lake motel. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that Magistrate Patrick Byrne issued the order Friday. Silver Boot Motel owner Ted Christensen went to court to have the occupants evicted because they have refused to leave.

WAVERLY, Iowa (AP) — Wartburg College in northeast Iowa has announced a $75 million fundraising effort — and it’s already raised nearly three-quarters of the goal. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that for two years, the college has been quietly raising money — garnering nearly $54 million — for its “Transforming Tomorrow” capital campaign.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Will Likely returned an interception 45 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown, and Maryland rallied to beat Iowa 38-31 Saturday for its first Big Ten home victory. Iowa (5-2, 2-1) committed three turnovers in College Park, Maryland.

Area Volleyball Scores from Sat., Oct. 18 2014

Sports

October 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Knoxville Tournament:

  • (2-0) Grinnell 25-25, Atlantic 21-17
  • (2-0) Iowa Falls-Alden 21-21, Atlantic 5-7
  • (2-0) Knoxville 21-21, Atlantic 13-19

Rolling Valley Conference Turnament:

  • (2-0) Ar-We-Va 21-21, Paton-Churdan 14-14
  • (2-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21, Adair-Casey 11-18
  • (2-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21, Exira/EHK 10-18
  • (2-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21, Exira/EHK 11-15
  • (2-0) Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-21, Woodbine 13-11
  • (2-1) Exira/EHK 19-21-17, Coon Rapids-Bayard 21-18-15
  • (2-1) Exira/EHK 21-19-16, Boyer Valley 18-21-14
  • (2-0) Exira/EHK 21-21, Boyer Valley 12-13
  • (2-1) Exira/EHK 9-21-15, CAM 21-7-6

Lewis Central Tournament:

  • (2-1) Abraham Lincoln 21-17-15, Lewis Central 12-21-10
  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, IKM-Manning 7-12
  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 18-8
  • (2-0) Abraham Lincoln 21-21, Red Oak 15-10
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-21, Abraham Lincoln 14-6
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-21, IKM-Manning 6-10
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-21, Lewis Central 13-15
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-21, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 5-7
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-21, Red Oak 11-15
  • (2-0) Harlan 21-22, Dike-New Hartford 19-20
  • (2-0) IKM-Manning 21-21, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 10-18
  • (2-0) Lewis Central 21-21, IKM-Manning 15-11
  • (2-0) Lewis Central 21-22, Red Oak 16-20
  • (2-0) Red Oak 21-21, IKM-Manning 10-12
  • (2-0) Red Oak 21-21, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 9-14
  • (2-0) Dike-New Hartford 21-21, Abraham Lincoln 12-12
  • (2-0) Dike-New Hartford 21-21, IKM-Manning 5-6
  • (2-0) Dike-New Hartford 21-21, Red Oak 14-16