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Wednesday meetings in Atlantic

News

October 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A trio of separate meetings are scheduled to take place Wednesday, in Atlantic. The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to hold their regular weekly meeting at 8:30-a.m.  On their agenda is: the approval of a person as the County Recorder’s assistant; the Conservation Dept. quarterly report, and information with regard to the Dept. of Human Services telephone system replacement.

The Atlantic Airport Commission will hold its regular meeting at 9-a.m., Wednesday. On their agenda under New Business, is discussion with regard to future projects and priority, pertaining to the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Airport Improvement Pre-Application. Old business includes an update on the Parallel Taxiway Paving Project and discussion with regard to the State FY 2015 Aviation Program and Block Hangar engineering agreement.

And, the City of Atlantic’s Personnel and Finance Committee will meet in the Council’s Chambers at 5:15-p.m. Wednesday, to discuss a contract for Interim City Administrator John Lund.

Rolling Valley Conference/Woodbine Cross Country Meets

Sports

October 7th, 2014 by Jim Field

Woodbine High School hosted both the Rolling Valley Conference Cross Country Championships and it’s own cross country meet Monday night.  Check out the complete results of those meets by clicking the links below:

Rolling Valley Conference Varsity Girls 2014

Rolling Valley Conference MS Girls 2014

Rolling Valley Conference Varsity Boys 2014

Rolling Valley Conference MS Boys 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational Varsity Girls 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational JV Girls 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational Girls MS 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational Varsity Boys 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational JV Boys 2014

Woodbine XC Invitational MS Boys 2014

Shenandoah Cross Country Meet Results

Sports

October 7th, 2014 by Jim Field

Tiffany Williams of Atlantic won the girls varsity cross country race in Shenandoah last night.  Lewis Central captured the girls team title.  Michael Sciranko of Harlan won the boys race with Harlan winning the team crown.  Check out the complete results by clicking the links below:

Shen Varsity Girls Results

Shen JV girls results

Shen MS girls results

Shen Varsity Boys Results

Shen JV boys results

Shen MS boys results

8AM Sportscast 10-07-2014

Podcasts, Sports

October 7th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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(Podcast) 8-a.m. News, 10/7/2014

News, Podcasts

October 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 10-07-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

October 7th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field discusses the fall color report from the Iowa Forestry division.

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Chunky Hamburger Soup (10-7-14)

Mom's Tips

October 7th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 2 lbs. hamburger
  • 2 onions (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced, optional)
  • 1 large can tomatoes
  • Leafy tops from 2 bunches celery
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes or more
  • Pinch of thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups water
  • 6 beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 cups uncooked noodles or macaroni

Brown meat in a large kettle.  When it loses its red color, add onions and garlic.  Cook until onions begin to stiffen.  Drain excess fat from meat.  Add tomato, celery tops, bay leaf, parsley flakes, thyme, salt, water, bouillon cubes and noodles.  Cook just 45 minutes, do not overcook.  Remove bay leaf.  Serve in bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

 

This is Your Nishna Valley 10-04-2014

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

October 7th, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Creston man arrested on theft, trespass and drug charges

News

October 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Union County man was arrested Monday afternoon on theft and other charges. 33-year old Jeremy Joseph Seddon, of Creston, was arrested at around 4:30-p.m. for Theft in the 3rd degree, Trespass, and Possession of Prescription Medication. He was later released from the Union County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, the Creston Police Department reports Agrivision in Creston had a lawn mower stolen over an undetermined amount of time. The loss was estimated at $2,000.

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

News, Podcasts

October 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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