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Atlantic and Shenandoah in Iowa Top 25 safest cities to live

News

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

An analysis of 2012 property and violent crime statistics in Iowa ranks Atlantic 18th out of 25 cities for being the safest in the State to live. The analysis was conducted by SafeChoiceSecurity.com. 10471308_10152647551944792_7300324896561816607_n

Topping the list was Jefferson, with a Crime Index of 89, or safer than 89-percent of U-S cities. Humboldt places second, North Liberty was 3rd. Carroll came in 10th in the website’s analysis, with a Crime Index of 64.

In ranking Atlantic 18th, SafeChoiceSecurity.com said the city is “A wonderful place to raise a family and conduct business as it maintains a low incidence of crime and its police department is extremely well trained and funded.” Shenandoah was also in the top 25, coming in at number 25, with a Crime Index of 31.

The complete list can be found here: http://www.safechoicesecurity.com/blog/

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(Podcast) 7:07-a.m. News & funeral report, Thu., Oct. 9 2014

News, Podcasts

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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USDA Report 10-09-2014

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

October 9th, 2014 by admin

w/ Denny Heflin

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NLCS/ALCS Game Times Announced

Sports

October 9th, 2014 by Jim Field

Game times for the entire 2014 League Championship Series have been set, Major League Baseball announced today.

As previously announced, Game One of the 2014 American League Championship Series on TBS between the host Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals has been scheduled for an 8:07 p.m. (ET) first pitch on Friday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Saturday’s ALCS Game Two is set for a 4:07 p.m. (ET) start at Camden Yards. The National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants will open on FOX on Saturday, when Game One will be slated for an 8:07 p.m. (ET)/7:07 p.m. (CT) start.

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

ALCS Games on TBS * NLCS Games on FOX Sports 1 or FOX (all times Central)
Fri., Oct. 10th

  • ALCS Game 1 KC @ BAL – 7:07 p.m.  TBS

Sat., Oct. 11th

  • ALCS Game 2 KC @ BAL – 3:07 p.m.  TBS
  • NLCS Game 1 SF @ STL – 7:07 p.m. FOX

Sun. Oct. 12th

  • NLCS Game 2 SF @ STL – 7:07 p.m. FOX Sports 1

Mon. Oct. 13th

  • ALCS Game 3, BAL @ KC – 7:07 p.m. TBS

Tues. Oct. 14th

  • NLCS Game 3, STL @ SF – 3:07 p.m. FOX Sports 1
  • ALCS Game 4, BAL @ KC – 7:07 p.m. TBS

Wed. Oct. 15th

  • ALCS Game 5, BAL @ KC (if nec.) – 3:07 p.m. TBS
  • NLCS Game 4, STL @ SF – 7:07 p.m. FOX Sports 1

Thurs. Oct. 16th

  • NLCS Game 5 (if nec.), STL @ SF – 7:07 p.m. FOX Sports 1

Fri. Oct. 17th

  • ALCS Game 6, KC @ BAL (if nec.) – 7:07 p.m. TBS

Sat. Oct. 18th

  • NLCS Game 6 (if nec.), SF @ STL – 3:07 p.m. FOX
  • ALCS Game 7, KC @ BAL (if nec.) – 7:07 p.m. TBS

Sun. Oct. 19th

  • NLCS Game 7 (if nec.), SF @ STL – 6:37 p.m. FOX Sports 1

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Atlantic Cross Country Invitational Today!

Sports

October 9th, 2014 by Jim Field

The Atlantic Cross Country invitational will be held today at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club.  The meet will feature nearly 1000 runners from 30 schools.

The boys meet will feature ranked teams including Sioux City North, Dallas Center-Grimes, Harlan, Shenandoah-Essex and Tri-Center.  Among the ranked runners are Cooper McDermott of Creston, Eldon Warner of Thomas Jefferson, Jay Wolfe of Creston and Tim Brink of Riverside.

The girls meet will include ranked teams from  Winterset, Harlan, Dallas Center-Grimes and Griswold.  One of Iowa’s all-time best girls distance runners, Class 1-A top-ranked Rebekah Topham of Griswold heads the field.  Other ranked runners include Alissa Pomrenke of Lewis Central, Tjffany Williams of Atlantic, Alexis Cook of Missouri Valley, Lexie Smith of Dallas Center-Grimes, Maria Mostek of Creston and Laken Gurwell of Winterset.

The meet will begin at 4:00 pm with the middle school girls race, followed by the middle school boys, the JV boys, the varsity girls, varsity boys and the JV girls.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast, Thu., Oct. 9 2014

Podcasts, Weather

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis weather forecast for the KJAN listening area and weather info. for Atlantic.

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Central Iowa nursing home faces federal fines

News

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MADRID, Iowa (AP) – A central Iowa nursing home faces federal fines of at least $64,000 for care problems found during inspections. The Des Moines Register says state inspection reports that led to the fines suggest many of the issues cited stem from staffing shortages at the Madrid Home for the Aging. A lawyer for the nursing home denied the allegations and says the owners are appealing the fines.

Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals spokesman David Werning says the nursing home was hit with unusually strong punishment because inspectors had found similar problems there within the past year. In August the home was sued by a woman who says she found her 74-year-old mother naked and soiled on the floor of an unfinished room at the facility. Her mother has since died.

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Loaded gun found in carry-on bag at Omaha airport

News

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Transportation Security Administration officials say they have released a man after a loaded handgun was found in his carry-on bag at an Omaha airport. The TSA says the Taurus Slim 40 pistol loaded with seven rounds was discovered during a checkpoint screening on Wednesday afternoon at Eppley Airfield. Omaha Airport Authority police confiscated the weapon and interviewed the passenger.

No charges have been reported. The passenger’s identity hasn’t been released. Authorities say it’s the 13th firearm discovered during a screening at the airport this year. The TSA can levy a civil penalty of up to $11,000 for people who bring guns to checkpoints.

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Mosquito/Pest Mgmt. course for commercial applicators set for 10/23

Ag/Outdoor

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with ISU Extension in Shelby County say the County will host a Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Thursday, Oct. 23rd. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pest Management and the Environment program.ISU Extension

The local site for the Oct. 23 CIC is at the Shelby Co. Extension office at 906 6th Street, Harlan. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before Oct. 16 and $45 after Oct. 16. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Shelby County by phoning 712-755-3104.

The 2014 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7D (Community Insect Management), 8 (Public Health Pest Control) and 10 (Demonstration and Research). The course will cover topics such as an update on laws and regulations; effects on groundwater and other non-target sites; pesticide toxicity and exposure; pesticide stewardship; and an update on mosquitoes, ticks and other public health pests.

Additional information about this and other courses offered through the PME Program may be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME.

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GEORGE F. STUETELBERG, 84, of Atlantic (Svcs. 10/13/14)

Obituaries

October 9th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

GEORGE F. STUETELBERG, 84, of Atlantic, died Wed., Oct. 8th, at home. A Celebration of Life Service for GEORGE F. STUETELBERG will be held 10-a.m. Mon., Oct. 13th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 1-to 4-p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12th, with the family visitation from 4-to 6-pm. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

George Stueltelberg is survived by:

Sons

Mark (Belinda) Stuetelberg of Cranberry Township Pennsylvania

David (Julia) Stuetelberg of Austin Texas

Gary (Jane) Stuetelberg of Atlanta Georgia

Loving companion Bonnie Allen and her family

Brother Robert Stuetelberg of Atlantic

Sisters-in-law Isla Stetelberg of Omaha and Delma Bennett of Elk Horn, IA

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