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Package Theft in Creston

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November 19th, 2014 by admin

A Creston Woman reported the theft of a FedEx package from her home at 601 E. Page Street on November 13th sometime between 11:55am and 5:32pm that day. The package contained an Ipod Nano and the loss was estimated at $140. The Creston Police Department took the report at 5:20pm Tuesday, November 18th.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 11/19/2014

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November 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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Doing Better, but Progress Slow to Reduce Preterm Births in Iowa

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November 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Progress is being made in reducing the number of preterm births in Iowa, as the state earned a grade of “B” in this year’s report card from the March of Dimes. The report shows the national preterm birth rate is now at 11.4 percent. In Iowa, it’s a little lower at 11.1 percent, although Michelle Gogerty, state director of programs and advocacy with the state chapter of the March of Dimes says, “We have a long way to go. Our goal is for every baby to get a healthy start in life,” says Gogerty. “We won’t stop until we eliminate this problem and certainly, we’re striving for an “A” on the report card.”

Gogerty says the goal is to reduce the preterm birth rate to 9.6 percent or lower by 2020. Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive often face the risk of serious and sometimes lifelong health issues. Gogerty notes they often also spend the first weeks or months of their lives hospitalized in intensive care.

“We have some babies that are March-of-Dimes families that have had medical bills over a million dollars,” says Gogerty. “So, it’s huge in comparison to a normal, healthy birth.” Often, the specific cause of premature birth isn’t clear, but factors that may increase the risk include smoking, some infections and chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

(Iowa News Service)

School board officials from across Iowa meet in Des Moines for convention

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November 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

More than 12-hundred people representing most of Iowa’s 340-some school districts will be gathering in Des Moines today (Wednesday) for the Iowa Association of School Boards convention. Members of the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will attend the convention Thursday, from 7:30-a.m. to 9-p.m.

Association spokeswoman Tracy Bainter says this 69th annual convention will center on how the internet and various computer advances have changed the modern classroom.Bainter says, “We’re going to be focusing on all of the changes in technology and the opportunities that unlocks for students, staff and education leaders like school board members.”

Bainter says technology continues to evolve and so does the way students learn.  “We’re looking at being able to connect with students in their homes,” Bainter says. “For their homework, they’re able to connect with schools all around the country. If they’re doing a report on European history, they can connect with a museum in Europe to learn first-hand from historians.”

One of the convention speakers is a “futurist” who will be talking about a re-imagining of the entire concept of school, while there will be a range of workshops during the three-day event.  “We’re going to have some on technology, we’re going to have some on school finance, which is always an important issue for school board members,” Bainter says. “We’ll have a few on legislative issues that are coming up. We’re going to talk with working with a variety of personalities and creating a cohesive team on a school board.”

The convention runs through Friday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Learn more at www.ia-sb.org.

(Radio Iowa)

Heartbeat Today 11-19-2014

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November 19th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Paul Sanford, National Vice Commander for the American Legion Midwest Region, about his duties and visit to Atlantic on Tuesday, November 18th.

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(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports report, Wed. 11/19/2014

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November 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) 7:07-a.m. KJAN News & funeral report, Wed. 11/19/14

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November 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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Panthers Edge Stephen F. Austin in OT

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November 19th, 2014 by Jim Field

Paul Jesperson’s put back with :39.7 left in overtime gave Northern Iowa a 79-77 road win over Stephen F. Austin Tuesday night, snapping the Lumberjacks’ 34 game home winning streak.

Five players scored in double figures for the Panthers (2-0) led by Marvin Singleton with 15.

UNI had to rally from eight points down in the second half, and Deon Mitchell’s three pointer with :50.8 left tied the game at 70-70 and sent it to overtime.

Cass County Extension Report 11-19-2014

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November 19th, 2014 by admin

w/ Kate Olson discussing the Harvest Market on November 24th at the Cass County Community Center.

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Cyclone Women Down Bulldogs 84-67

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November 19th, 2014 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (2-0) defeated the Drake Bulldogs (0-2) 84-67 in Hilton Coliseum. Senior Nikki Moody led the Cyclones with a double-double with 18 points and 12 assists. The win was the team’s fifth-straight against Drake, coming on double-digit scoring efforts from Moody, along with Brynn Williamson and Emily Durr, who had 14 pionts each, and Jadda Buckley with 13.

Drake had four players in double figures, led by Cailtin Ingle with 17.

The Cyclones jumped out to a 45-21 halftime edge, holding Drake to just 21 percent shooting in the first half.