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Tennis ball-sized hail one highlight of last night’s severe weather

News, Weather

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Large hail, high winds and heavy rain came with last (Sunday) night’s thunderstorms that rumbled across much of Iowa. Meteorologist Brad Small, at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says parts of northwest Iowa report tennis ball-sized hail while wind gusts near 60 miles an hour were reported in north-central Iowa near Algona in Kossuth County.

“We had some reports of inch hail starting in northwest Iowa near the West Bend area,” Small says. “It progressed farther south and east into the evening. The biggest was near the town of Manson in Calhoun County which had anywhere from an inch up to two-and-a-half inch hail. We had some reports of broken windows there, too.” Small says more thunderstorms are likely later today and practically every day this week.

“Of and on through much of the week, we’ll have some storms, mainly tonight more than today, and there may be a break late Tuesday and Tuesday night,” Small says. “Other than that, the forecast for the week and into next weekend looks stormy with several periods of showers and thunderstorms.” At least one tornado was reported in eastern Nebraska last night, along with some areas getting three inches of rain.

(Radio Iowa)

Backyard and Beyond 05-04-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

May 4th, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Karen Hunter with Hunter Berry Farm near Lewis about a garden sale event on May 9th.

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Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy name to be added to Peace Officer Memorial

News

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputy who died in the line of duty a little more than 82-years ago, will be honored Friday during a ceremony, in Des Moines. Governor Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim K. Reynolds and other state dignitaries will honor Special Deputy Claude B. Dail and three other officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Each of the men died while serving to protect and keep Iowa communities safe. Dail died Aug. 25th, 1932.

Iowa Peace Officer Memorial, in Des Moines.

Iowa Peace Officer Memorial, in Des Moines.

The public is invited to attend the event set to take place 10-a.m. Friday, at the Peace Officer Memorial located near the Oran Pape State Office Building (at 215 East 7th Street). In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the rotunda, at the State Capitol.

The Governor’s office says if you are unable to attend this year’s ceremony, there are many ways you can observe National Police Week, during May 10-16, 2015. Please take time and thank current peace officers for protecting and serving your community and the great State of Iowa.

West Central Co-Op awards scholarships

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

For the 20th consecutive year, West Central® Cooperative is awarding its’ Excellence in Agriculture scholarships for area seniors pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education. This year, seven students have each been awarded $1,500.

West Central’s president and chief executive officer, Milan Kucerak, said “This year’s seven winners are excellent examples of the bright future of agriculture. These scholarship winners are hard-working, talented young people.”

West Central’s 2015 Excellence in Agriculture winners are:

  • Tyler A. Steele, son of Douglas and Lynette Steele of Anita, attends CAM High School and will be studying biochemistry at either Creighton University or the University of Northern Iowa.
  • Cliffton J. Nelson, son of Kurt and Toni Nelson of Audubon, attends Audubon Community High School and will be studying agronomy at Iowa State.
  • Mark E. Baudler, son of Ronald and Susie Baulder of Fontanelle, attends Nodaway Valley Community School and will be studying agricultural business at Iowa State.
  • Nicole M. Huser, daughter of Tim and Marti Huser of Sac City, attends East Sac Community School and will be studying agriculture genetics at Iowa State.
  • Wesley Reever, son of Tim and Lora Reever of Glidden, attends Glidden-Ralston Community School and will be studying animal science/pre-veterinary medicine at Iowa State.
  • Noelle M. Gray, daughter of Bret and Melissa Schilling of Jefferson, attends Greene Co. Community School and will be studying animal science at Iowa State.
  • Abigail R. Hansen, daughter of Jeffrey and Barbara Hansen of Dallas Center, attends Woodward-Granger Community School and will be studying agronomy at Iowa State.

WC’s Excellence in Agriculture program has been in place since 1994, awarding scholarships to high school seniors interested in pursuing an education in an agriculture related field. The program is open to students who are –or have parents that are – voting members in good standing of West Central (at the time of the scholarship application deadline). Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Iowa council to vote on special ball field for disabled

News

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – The City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal for a special baseball field for mentally and physically disabled players in Sioux City.
The Sioux City Journal reports that if the development agreement were approved, Miracle League of Sioux City would be allowed to build a $750,000 field at the Riverside Recreational Sports Complex. The project would include a playground.

If the agreement were approved, the city would give the developer a $330,000 grant. Construction would begin May 12 and end on Sept. 15. Miracle League provides baseball for people regardless of mental or physical capability. There are similar facilities in Des Moines and in Omaha, Nebraska. The field and playground would be built on custom-designed, rubberized material that would accommodate wheelchairs or other devices.

MY FAVORITE ASPARAGUS (5-2-2015)

Family Fun in the Kitchen

May 4th, 2015 by Jim Field

12 oz. fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon oil (olive or sesame adds flavor)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Rinse under cool running water. Break off tough ends. Leave whole. Heat a large skillet or wok until drops of water sprinkles onto skillet surface “dance”.
Add oil tilting pan to coat surface. Add asparagus, cook stirring or shaking constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until just tender and bright green. Shake soy sauce over asparagus; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serves 4

Notes:
If preferred to pre cook, start with boiling water in the skillet and drain before adding oil; cook for several minutes before completing cooking in skillet.
Toast sesame seeds by placing in a dry skillet over medium heat. Shake often, watch carefully.
To store fresh asparagus, stand it upright with cut part of stems in cold water about 1″ deep. Change water every day.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS
1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Rinse the asparagus spears.
2 Line a roasting pan with foil.Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on the lined roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the spears all over with the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic (optional).
3 Roast for 10 minutes, more or less, depending on how thick the spears are, until the asparagus are just lightly browned and tender when you pierce them with a fork.

MONDAY, MAY 4th

Trading Post

May 4th, 2015 by Jim Field

MOVING SALE:  in Atlantic. Items: Sofa- Beige with maroon, pink, and green flowered ($95): Solid oak pedestal 36 inch table with chairs and cushions ($195); lamps and other misc. items.
Call 712-779-0034 for an appointment to see.

FOR SALE:  36 inch tall patio chiminea used once with candles $149 new sell for $60.  Call 712-250-0315 in Anita.  SOLD!

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WANTED: A lift chair in very good shape. 712-744-3363.

FREE:  a bed liner from a 2003 Chevrolet short box pick-up.  Six feet long.  Call 243-3073.

WANTED:  A used electric knife.  Call 249-4005.

WANTED:  Reasonably priced night crawlers in Atlantic.  Call 249-4005.

WANTED:  a boat cover for a 15 1/5 foot flat bottom boat.  Call 712-304-4262, in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  A really nice, solid oak entertainment center.  Will hold up to a 50″ TV.  2 doors on the side and the other for storage.  Asking $250.  Call 712-304-4262 in Atlantic.

FOR SALE:  Two ovens.  One is a flat top, electric convection oven.  Very nice, almond color, digital controls.  Asking $175.  Other oven is a coil top electric, very clean, asking $100.  In Atlantic, call 712-304-4262.

FOR SALE:  five cords of firewood, you haul it.  Wood is oak, ash, elm and mulberry.  Asking $75 per cord.  Call 712-778-5131.

FOR SALE:  Night crawlers, asking $1.00 per dozen.  Call 712-778-5131.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 5/4/2015

News, Podcasts

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 8-a.m. Newscast w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 05-04-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 4th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with some of the top graduating seniors from AHSTW schools.

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(Podcast) KJAN Sports report, 5/4/2015

Podcasts, Sports

May 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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