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KJAN listening area forecast: 7/5/2015

Weather

July 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

436 AM CDT SUN JUL 5 2015

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. WARMER. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL EARLY MORNING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. LOW IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WIND AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.

MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING…THEN THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH AROUND 80. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 90 PERCENT.

MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MIDNIGHT…THEN PARTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT. COOLER. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S. NORTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S.

 

USDA offers funding for farmers markets, local food programs

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s focus has traditionally been on food production, agriculture and natural resources but under the administration of President Barack Obama the USDA also has taken on a broader rural economic development role. The agency has funded energy projects, small business loans, upgrades to power lines and high speed internet.

Some don’t consider financial support for such rural development projects to be among the agency’s fundamental roles but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack disagrees. Vilsack is now promoting newly available funding of up to $800,000 to support farmers markets and other local food initiatives.

The USDA since 2009 has invested $800 million in more than 29,000 local and regional food projects including investments in 1,000 local food projects in Iowa and 617 in Nebraska.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., July 5th 2015

News

July 5th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Officials have issued a swimming advisory at a state park in Iowa because of higher than normal levels of E. coli. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that Beeds Lake State Park in Franklin County was placed under the advisories following recent water tests. The advisory means officials do not recommend swimming at the park until the bacteria levels are back to normal.

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Filing a court claim in Iowa now only requires a computer. As of July 1st, Iowa courts have moved to a totally electronic, paperless filing system for records. Court documents can now be filed and viewed online. Mason City television station KIMT reports that the clerk of courts office in Floyd County calls the move a welcomed change.

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — A Coralville man has been arrested on suspicion of probation violation after an officer found a woman hiding inside a suitcase in his home. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that a probation officer was conducting a residence check at 29-year-old Ryan Ransom home on Wednesday.

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — A University of Iowa police captain has been named Clear Lake’s new police chief. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that the Clear Lake City Council is set to appoint 45-year-old Pete Roth to the post on Monday. City Administrator Scott Flory says the hiring of Roth follows a four month recruitment process. Roth is expected to start as chief on August 3rd.

This is Your Nishna Valley 07-04-2015

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

July 4th, 2015 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Cubs select Richard’s contract, place Ross on 7-day DL

Sports

July 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have selected left-hander Clayton Richard’s contract from Triple-A Iowa in time for Saturday’s start against the Miami Marlins and placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list.

They also selected catcher Taylor Teagarden’s contract from Iowa and optioned right-hander Donn Roach to Triple-A on Saturday. Infielder Tommy La Stella was transferred to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day DL, and right-hander Gonzalez Germen was designated for assignment.

Richard, acquired Friday from Pittsburgh for cash, was making his first major league appearance since 2013 with San Diego. He had left shoulder surgery in June that season. The move involving the 38-year-old Ross is retroactive to Thursday. He is batting .189 with four RBIs in 38 games.

Cardinals edge Padres 2-1 to stop 4-game slide

Sports

July 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jhonny Peralta broke an eighth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Saturday to stop their longest losing streak of the season at four games. Carlos Martinez threw 6 2-3 solid innings, and Seth Maness (3-0) got the win. Trevor Rosenthal closed for his 24th save in 25 opportunities, getting Matt Kemp to ground out with a runner on to end it.

Rosenthal had a 23-game scoreless string halted on Friday. San Diego won the first two games of the series, including a 2-1 victory Friday. All four losses during St. Louis’ skid came at home.

Iowa police ask people not to use gun-shaped phone case

News

July 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) —images Police in Sioux City are urging people not to use a cellphone case that looks like a gun, saying the device could be confused for the real thing. Police Chief Doug Young tells the Sioux City Journal that the case could put people who carry it in danger.

The case is designed to hold a smartphone in what would be the barrel of a handgun. It includes a pistol handle and trigger guard. Woodbury County Sheriff Dave Drew says the phone case looks like a real gun if it’s tucked into a waistband or pocket to hide the phone and show only the handle.

 

Council Bluffs assault leaves man in critical condition

News

July 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition, Friday night.Bluffs Badge Sgt. Mark Stuart with the Council Bluffs P-D said Saturday, officers responded to the vicinity of 10th and West Broadway Streets at around 10:30-p.m. to a report of an unconscious man lying in the middle of the street under the Broadway viaduct.

The male subject suffered severe injuries and was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  The victim’s name is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.

The incident remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Council Bluffs Police Department. Anyone having information is encouraged to contact the Police Department at (712) 328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at (712) 328-7867.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/4/2015

News, Podcasts

July 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 07-04-2015

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

July 4th, 2015 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about grilling fruits.

Grilled Peaches

  • 1/4 cup  brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 fresh peaches
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut peaches along the seam all the way around and twist halves off the pit. Brush cut sides with  oil. Cook, cut side down, on a medium grill until fruit has grill marks, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush uncut sides with oil, turn over. Sprinkle cut sides with cinnamon sugar. Cover grill and cook until sugar is melted and fruit is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on size of peach and how tender you would like it. Yummy served with vanilla ice cream.

 

Banana Boats

  • 6 firm ripe bananas
  • 6 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons miniature marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
  • heavy duty foil

Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium, or heat oven to 350°F. Cut 6 (12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. With sharp knife, make deep lengthwise cut along inside curve of each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open slit to form pocket. Crimp and shape 1 sheet of foil around each banana, forming boats.  Holding each banana in hand, fill pocket with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon marshmallows and a few chopped pecans.  Seal top of foil, leaving 2 to 3 inches headspace. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until marshmallows soften. Or bake 15 to 20 minutes in oven until marshmallows soften. (Can also place in campfire coals to cook.)

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