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KJAN Heartbeat Today

Listen each weekday morning at 7:30 am as Jim Field visits about something that may have an impact on your life.  You’ll enjoy interviews about the people, places and events that make the Nishna Valley a special place.  If you missed a show you can listen to it here.  Have suggestions for a show topic?  Let us know!

Heartbeat Today 2-1-2024

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February 1st, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Lauren Livingston of the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter about a lobbying effort at the Iowa State House this month advocating for alzheimer’s services and support.

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Heartbeat Today 1-31-2024

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January 31st, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Brittany Seely of NAMI Southwest Iowa about events and a contest in February to help promote their efforts in the field of mental illness.

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Heartbeat Today 1-29-2024

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January 29th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field shares information about the Chickadee Check-off and other ways to help with fund for Iowa Department of Natural Resources programs.

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Heartbeat Today 1-26-2024

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January 26th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field shares results from the just-released 2023 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

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Heartbeat Today 1-25-2024

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January 25th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visit with Cass County Conservation Naturalist Lora Kanning about the “Cabin Fever Escape” program this Saturday at the Outdoor Educational Classroom near Massena.

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Heartbeat Today 1-24-2024

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January 24th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 4-H Animal Science Specialist Amy Powell about caring for our animals during cold weather.

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Heartbeat Today 1-23-2024

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January 23rd, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Kyle Fever and Sharon Anderson about the Jaya Fever Benefit.  Jaya suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident in December of 2022 and has been undergoing treatment since that time.  The benefit will be held on Saturday, February 3 at 4:30 pm at the Adair Fire Hall beginning with a meal.  An auction will feature a number of autographed NFL items.

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Heartbeat Today 1-22-2024

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January 22nd, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Dona Tuel, who operates the non-profit, “Prom Closet.”  The project accepts donations of floor-lengthy gowns and gives those who might not otherwise be able to afford a prom dress the opportunity to select free, pre-used dresses.  The Prom Closet is located at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids (406 5th Avenue South).  You can reach Dona at 712-830-7825.  Free Shopping Days are scheduled for:

  • Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 10, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 17, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 24, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Sunday, February 18, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Sunday February 25, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Heartbeat Today 1-19-2024

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January 19th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Melissa Johnson, Vice-President of the SWAT Valkyrie Booster Club.  The girls wrestling team will be hosting a tournament Saturday, January 20 and will be holding a silent auction of pies provided by the wrestlers to help raise funds for the rest of the season.

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Heartbeat Today 1-16-2024

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January 16th, 2024 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass Health Chief Operating Officer Amanda Bireline about flu/RSV/COVID season.

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