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FDA: Iowans among 38 sick from tainted eggs from Alabama

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The government says 38 people in seven states have gotten sick from eggs produced by an Alabama poultry farm.  The Food and Drug Administration says the illnesses are linked to salmonella-tainted eggs from Gravel Ridge Farms, which is north of Birmingham in Cullman.  The agency issued a recall notice last month, and it provided an update Tuesday.  The FDA says 10 people were hospitalized after coming in contact with cage-free eggs from the farm, but no one has died.  The government says recalled eggs were sold to several grocery stores in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.

Most of the illnesses are in Tennessee, where 23 people have been affected. Alabama has had seven cases and Ohio has four. Single cases have occurred in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky and Montana.

October 5th: On this day

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On this day in 2001, Reba an American sitcom starring Reba McEntire aired for the first time. The show was set in Houston, Texas, and featured Reba McEntire as a wisecracking single mother Reba Nell Hart, whose dentist ex-husband Brock (Christopher Rich) has left her to marry young, ditzy Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman). The final episode aired on February 18, 2007.

High school volleyball playoff pairings

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The brackets have been set for the Iowa girls high school volleyball playoffs.  In Class 4A, Oskaloosa will host Newton Wednesday, October 17 and Knoxville will host Carlisle.  Pella has a first round bye and will host either Knoxville or Carlisle on October 23.  In Class 3A, EBF will host PCM on October 17.  In Class 1A, the playoffs start Tuesday, October 16 with BGM at North Mahaska, Melcher-Dallas at Lynnville-Sully and Sigourney at Winfield-Mt. Union.  Montezuma has a first round bye and will host North Mahaska or BGM on October 22.

You can hear Oskaloosa’s games on KMZN and the No Coast Network, with Class 1A and EBF games on KBOE-FM.

Thursday night in high school volleyball, Lynville-Sully swept Sigourney three sets to none.  Tomorrow, Oskaloosa hosts a tournament starting at 9 at the high school.

Oskaloosa takes on Pella tonight

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The champion of Class 3A-District 7 high school football could be decided tonight (10/5) in Oskaloosa, when the 5-1 Indians take on 6-0 Pella.  Both teams are 2-0 in district play and both appear to be head and shoulders above the other teams in the district.  Oskaloosa Coach Jake Jenkins talks about the importance of tonight’s game.

“One of our big goals: we want to be a district champ.  We want to be an automatic qualifier for the playoffs and we haven’t been a district champ in a few years.  We were second a couple of years ago and third last year and so we want to be first, we want to be a district champ and have that opportunity to be a high seed in the playoffs.  We know what’s on the line, they know what’s on the line.  This will be the best opponent we’ve seen thus far this year and we will be best opponent they’ve seen thus far this year.”

You can hear Oskaloosa against Pella on KMZN and the No Coast Network.  Pre-game show at 7:15, kickoff from Lacey Recreation Complex is at 7:30.

More than 6.5 million pounds of beef products recalled due to possible salmonella

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More than 6.5 million pounds of raw beef products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.  The raw, non-intact beef items, including ground beef, were packaged by JBS Tolleson, a Tolleson, AZ, company, from July 26 to Sept. 7, 2018, according to the USDA.  The recalled beef products bear establishment number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations and institutions nationwide. (Product Labelsand Product Lists)

An investigation by the Food Safety and Inspection Service identified 57 case-patients from 16 states with illness onset dates ranging from August 5 to September 6, 2018.  The FSIS is concerned that some products may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

October 4: On this day

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On this day in 1978, One of Nashville’s most mysterious crimes was reported which involved the abduction of singer, Tammy Wynette. Media reports said that Wynette had been abducted by a masked man at a shopping center. No suspects were ever found or arrested. While Wynette insisted the story was true, her daughter raised doubts, claiming the incident was fabricated.

The Indians take on Pella Friday night

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The No. 4 ranked Pella Dutch (6-0, 2-0) hold a 30-12 edge on the Indians.  This will be the 43rd time that they have met on the field and  the lead in the Class 3A, District 7 at stake.  The game was decided by seven points or less 12 times previously.  Friday night will be Senior Night for Oskaloosa (5-1, 2-0) as well.    It will be the final appearance at home for seniors Cade Snakenberg, Coy Snakenberg, Casey Hill, Cole Henry, Tucker Erwin, Hunter Else, Alex Lobberecht, Cole Kraber, Nikolas Dykstra, Dylan VanLeuven, Riley Miller, Tyson Breuklander, , RaShaun Braggs, Zaiyan Mamun, Tommy Coon and manager Belle Ruggles.

The Dutch have won the last 11 games with Oskaloosa with the Indians’ last win coming in 2006 when the Indians prevailed 37-12.  Oskaloosa once again has the best passer, rusher and receiver in the district while Pella has the top five in each category.  Cole Henry has thrown for 1,327 yards and 15 touchdowns while completing 64 percent of his passes. Casey Hill has rushed the ball for 609 yards and nine TDs while Tyler Miller has caught 32 passes for 479 yards and eight scores. He’s also rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns.

Pella’s Ryan Gustafson is third in the district in passing with 768 yards and six touchdowns while hitting on 61 percent of his passes. Sam Warner is fourth in rushing with 368 yards and four TDs while Aaron Downs is seventh in rushing with 321 yards and eight scores. Logan Shetterly is second in receiving yards with 364 on 22 catches while Downs has caught 17 passes for 233 yards and six touchdowns.

Arrest made in bank robberies that happened this summer

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Two bank robberies; one suspect.  Ethan Nelson-David Spray of Ottumwa has been charged with robbing the South Ottumwa Savings Bank in Hedrick on August 6.  Spray is also accused of robbing the Pilot Grove Savings Bank in Packwood on June 1.  Both robberies were at gunpoint by a man with a black handgun. In August, the Wapello and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Departments obtained search warrants for two residences in Ottumwa.  Those searches led to warrants to search buildings and a vehicle in Mt. Pleasant. Spray is charged with first degree robbery, which could mean a 25 year sentence if he’s convicted.

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