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Sleepy driver seriously injured after SUV crashes in Montgomery County

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man who fell asleep at the wheel of an SUV suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Montgomery County Hospital by Red Oak Rescue, after the vehicle crashed into a field drive Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year old Jackie Kendrick, of New Market was driving west on 270th Street about seven-miles southeast of Red Oak, when he fell asleep at the wheel of his 2001 Chevy Equinox.

Kendrick woke up when the SUV crossed the center line of the road. He over-corrected, causing the vehicle to enter the westbound ditch before hitting a field drive. The SUV sustained about $13,000 damage during the crash that happened at around 7-a.m.

JIM CHRISTENSEN, 49, of Omaha & formerly of Greenfield (Svcs. 4/21/15)

Obituaries

April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JIM CHRISTENSEN, 49, of Omaha (& formerly of Greenfield), died Thursday, April 16th, in Omaha, Nebraska. Celebration of Life Services for JIM CHRISTENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, April 21st, at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements.

An open visitation will be held 2- until 8-pm on Monday, April 20th, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, with the family present from 6-until 8-pm. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the committal services at the cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the James H. Christensen Family Trust.

JIM CHRISTENSEN is survived by:

His children – Alexandra and Nicholas, of Cedar Falls; and Austin, Dane, and Jenna of Omaha, Nebraska.

His father – Larry, and step-mother Marlene Christensen, of Greenfield.

His mother – Rosann Christensen, of Waukee

His siblings – Chuck (Deb) Christensen, of Des Moines, David (Lori) Christensen, of Council Bluffs; and, Angie (Brad) Jacobsen, of Waukee.

Other relatives and friends.

MARVIN WARNER, 81, of Fontanelle (Svcs. 4/23/15)

Obituaries

April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MARVIN WARNER, 81, of Fontanelle, died Friday, April 17th, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle. Funeral services for MARVIN WARNER will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., April 23rd, at the United Methodist Church in Fontanelle. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be held from 4-until 8-pm on Wed., April 22nd, with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-p.m.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

Burial, with full Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Fontanelle American Legion Carlson Post #247 will be held in the Fontanelle Cemetery, with a luncheon at the Fontanelle United Methodist Church, to follow.

Memorials may be directed to the Marvin Warner memorial fund to be established by the family, at a later date.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/18/2015

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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Family Fun in the Kitchen 04-18-2015

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April 18th, 2015 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about cookies and share a recipe.

JAMAICAN-ME-CRAZY COFFEE COOKIES—created by Miss NiNi

Cookie Ingredients:

1 c. butter

1-1/4 c. granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 t. vanilla extract

2 c. all-purpose flour

½ t. baking powder

1 t. ground cinnamon

¼ t. salt

¼ t. ground nutmeg

4 T. freshly ground Jamaican-Me-Crazy flavored coffee (or try your favorite flavored coffee to make your

own unique cookie)

Frosting Ingredients:

2-1/2 c. powdered sugar

2 t. rum (may omit if using a different flavored coffee)

2 T. brewed coffee

2 t. cream

Freshly ground coffee for sprinkling on top of cookies

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla

extract. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ground

coffee. With mixer on slow speed, add dry ingredients and mix until blended. Drop on to cookie sheets.

Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove

from cookie sheets and cool completely before frosting.

For frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, rum, brewed coffee, and cream. Frost tops of cooled

cookies. Sprinkle freshly ground coffee on top. Makes about 36 cookies.  Inspired by Pinterest.com

Miss NiNi

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(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports report, 4/18/2015

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 4/18/2015

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) Skyscan Weather Forecast, 4/18/2015

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The weather forecast and weather data for Atlantic, from KJAN News Director, Ric Hanson.

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Elk Horn man found deceased in a pond, Friday

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April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A lifelong citizen of Elk Horn (IA) died yesterday (Friday) in a rural area pond. According to the Danish Villages News, Maynard Nielsen was found in a friends pond. Upon returning home the man recognized Nielsen’s vehicle parked nearby without him in it. He then discovered the man’s body in his pond, lying face down by the dock, in approximately 4 feet of water.

Nielsen reportedly suffered from cerebral palsy most of his life but it did not stop him from regular pursuits. After receiving a masters degree, he decided to return home to Elk Horn instead of becoming a counselor, and continued being an active member of the community. Only recently did he leave his job with the Village Station and move into the Salem Lutheran Homes to receive care.

Police are investigating the incident. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed in Des Moines.

GARY G. FANCHER, 62, of Audubon (Svcs. 4/20/15)

Obituaries

April 18th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

GARY G. FANCHER, 62, of Audubon, died Thu., April 16th, in a grain bin accident on his farm northeast of Audubon. Funeral services for GARY FANCHER will be held 2-p.m. Monday, April 20th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 3-until 7-pm, on Sunday.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

GARY FANCHER is survived by:

His wife – Joni Fancher, of Audubon.

His children – Brooke (Jerod) Burns, of Kellogg, & Justin (Katy) Fancher, of Grimes.

His mother – LaVaun Fancher, of Audubon.

His sisters – Marilyn (Danny) Rubel, of Stanton, & Donna (David) Borst, of St. Petersburg, FL.

5 grandchildren, his in-laws, other relatives and friends.