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Heartbeat Today 07-07-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 7th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field talks about some of the new foods featured at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

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IA Senate looks to call for Special Legislative session

News

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Leaders of the Iowa Senate have announced plans to issue a formal letter to each of the State’s 50 Senators, calling for a special session of the Iowa Legislature. Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, of Council Bluffs, said today (Tuesday) “Governor Branstad’s surprising vetoes of one-time funding for K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities continues to make no sense to a majority of Iowans.”

Gronstal added “The Governor’s vetoes are especially egregious in light of the fact that the Legislature worked in a bipartisan fashion to avoid using one-time money to fund ongoing needs and the Legislature’s overall spending level was actually below the Governor’s. In the end, it is schoolchildren, college students and Iowans needing mental health treatment who will suffer because of the Governor’s actions. I believe there will be bipartisan support for overriding the worst of Governor Branstad’s vetoes.”

Legislators may call a special session if two-thirds of the Senators and two-thirds of the Representatives agree in writing to participate in a special session.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/7/2015

News, Podcasts

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Shrimp Boats (7-7-2015)

Mom's Tips

July 7th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • 12 medium baking potatoes
  • 3 small cans shrimp
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1 1/2 cup light cream
  • paprika

Bake potatoes at 325 degrees until well done.  Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out potatoes.  Put into bowl for mixing (use electric mixer).  Add butter, cream, salt, pepper, onion and cheese.  Whip, then mix in chopped shrimp with a fork.  Refill the potato skins.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Heat at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.  *Use either for appetizer or entree.

(Gail Norden)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/7/2015

Podcasts, Sports

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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Thefts and break-in’s reported in Creston

News

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police are investigating three incidents of recent theft and/or break-in’s. Officials say a resident in the 1100 block of W. Montgomery Street reported Monday, that someone broke into his home and took three pocket knives, a hatchet, three pairs of earrings, a necklace and various CD’s. The incident happened sometime between 1:30-p.m. on July 1st and 10-p.m. on July 2nd. The loss was estimated at $4,100.

A resident in the 400 block of N. Chestnut Street in Creston reported to Police, Monday, that his wallet had been taken from Bill Sears Park, sometime around June 19th, and charges were made at various local businesses, on credit cards in the wallet. The loss was estimated at nearly $330.

On Sunday, 21-year old Desiree Banda, who resides in the 200 block of N. Maple Street in Creston, reported to Police someone took a window air conditioner from her home. The incident took place sometime between 3-and 11-p.m., Saturday (7/4). The loss was estimated at $150.

The same woman was arrested Monday evening at the Union County Jail on a warrant out of Union County, for Theft in the 5th degree. Banda was later released on $300 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/7/2015

News, Podcasts

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) Skyscan Weather Forecast, 7/7/2015

Podcasts, Weather

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis forecast for Atlantic & the area, and weather data for Atlantic from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Bluffs murder trial delayed

News

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The trial for a Council Bluffs woman who allegedly stabbed her estranged boyfriend last year won’t start this month, as anticipated. The Daily NonPareil says prosecutors in the case of 45-year old Jodie Sherman had hoped to start the trial at on July 21st, but according to Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber, new medical information has made that start date impossible.

Sherman was arrested in July 2014 on charges of first-degree murder, violation of a restraining order and assault to cause willful injury in the death of her estranged boyfriend, 52-year-old Douglas Richt. According to the autopsy report, Richt was stabbed in his throat with a knife, leaving a four-inch incision.

Witnesses said they saw Sherman and Richt arguing inside a 1999 Saturn before he got out and stumbled to the porch at 3501 Fifth Ave. Sherman took off down Fifth Avenue and was quickly apprehended. Richt died as medical personnel were transporting him to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center.

Wilber said his office received a report last month from Sherman’s lawyer, Jennifer Solberg, that said Sherman had been found insane by a doctor hired by defense. Wilber spoke with his staff on Thursday and determined the county would also need to have Sherman interviewed by a doctor.

The Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office has not yet filed a request for a continuance, but Wilber expects the filing will take place soon. Sherman is being held without bail at the Pottawattamie County Jail.

Dog owners urged to be vigilant after recent thefts

News

July 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Daily NonPareil reports a string of dog thefts have area law enforcement and animal rescue organizations warning citizens to be diligent. Authorities in Glenwood issued a social media statement on July 1st warning residents to be on the lookout for a white older Chevy regular cab pickup truck and a black van, both of which had been spotted in the Glenwood and Tabor areas and are believed to be connected to the theft of about four large breed dogs.

Officials with the police department and Mills County Sheriff’s Office said no reports have been filed on the recent pet thefts, nor did they have information on the exact dates of the crimes. Jan Black with the Montgomery County Animal Shelter said she believes dog snatchers of this sort visit the area about twice every year.

And with publicity about the Glenwood and Tabor thefts, Black said she’s worried the criminals will target other cities and towns in southwest Iowa. Black encouraged dog owners throughout the area to be vigilant, making sure not to leave canines unattended outside.