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2014 Class A, District 1 All-District Football Team

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November 24th, 2014 by Jim Field

1st Team
Logan-Magnolia: Brady Charbonneau (Sr., RB); Drake Cohrs (Sr., LB); Gabe Holben (Sr., D-Back); Ty Pitt (Sr., D-Line); Riley Wohlers (Jr., LB).
Audubon: Trevor Smith (Sr., QB/DB); Jake Mulford (Jr., RB/D-Back); Matthew Smith-Petersen (Jr., LB); Mark Rix (Jr., O-Line/D-Tackle).
Westwood: Zach Greder (Sr., D-End); Hunter East (Sr., QB); Zach Allen (Sr., D-Back).
Griswold: Caleb Shaaf (Sr., RB/D-Back); Mason Boucher (Sr., D-End/Tight End); Derek Kirchoff (Jr., O-Line/D-End).
Tri-Center: Nick Schnitker (Sr., Receiver); Brandon Jensen (Sr., D-Tackle).
CB St. Albert: Gage Bowman (Sr., LB / Tight End); Jackson Scott-Brown (Sr., O-Line/D-Line).
MVAO: Marvin Gaines (Jr., RB/D-Back); Derek Via (Sr., LB).
Riverside: Tucker Bluml (Sr., QB).

Specialists
Kicker/Placekicker: Jon Meyering (Sr., CB St. Albert). Punter: James Reynolds (Jr., Griswold). Specialists: Jake Mulford (Jr., Audubon).

2nd Team
Logan-Magnolia: Dillon Bonham (Sr., O-Line); Colton Fisher (Sr., D-Back); Austin Haner (Jr., LB); Jameson Muxfeldt (Jr., O-Line); Jason Yost (Sr., D-Line).
Audubon: Nathan Hagedorn (Jr., O-Line/D-Line); Cliff Nelson (Sr., O-Line/D-Line); Mitchell Nelsen (Jr., WR/D-End); Elijah Zaiger (Jr., O-Line/LB).
Westwood: Brad Steinhoff (Jr., LB); Kyler Hobbs (Jr., O-Line); Tanner DeVries (Sr., LB).
Griswold: Jon Schoning (Sr., Center/D-Tackle); Jordan Vetter (Sr., Tight End / LB); Anthony Lappe (Jr., O-Line/D-End).
Tri-Center: Dillon Manhart (Jr., LB); Sam Sorenson (Sr., LB).
CB St. Albert: Jake Petry (Sr., LB/FB); Danny Koch (Soph., D-Back/WR).
MVAO: Juan Delagarza (Soph., WR).
Riverside: Brock Bentley (Jr., LB); Tanner Storrow (Soph., WR).

Specialists
Kicker: Brady Charbonneau (Sr., Lo-Ma). Placekicker: Nic Hiller (Fr., Logan-Magnolia. Punter: Nick Schnikter (Sr., Tri-Center). Specialists: Caleb Schaaf (Sr., Griswold).

2014 D-1 All-District Football Honors
Offensive Player of the Year: Hunter East (Sr., Westwood).
Defensive Player of the Year: Drake Cohrs (Sr., Lo-Ma).
Head Coach of the Year: Matt Straight (Logan-Magnolia).
Assistant Coaches of the Year: Shad Hornbeck (Lo-Ma); Don Jorgensen (Westwood).

2014 D-1 All-District Honorable Mention Selections
Griswold: Wyatt Robinette (Soph.); Walker Mundorf (Sr.); Treighton Oakleaf (Sr.); Hadley Ogg (Sr.); Tyler Wyman (Sr.); Trevor Elwood (Sr.); Garrett Beebe (Sr.); James Reynolds (Jr.); Jacob Dickinson (Jr.); Cade Pelzer (Jr.).
Tri-Center: Devin Heinen (Sr.); Brody Barrier (Jr.); Adam McDermott (Jr.); Ben Sorenson (Fr.); Clayton Davis (Jr.).
MVAO: Cole Jensen (Jr.); Michael Swanson (Jr.); Dillon Rosener (Jr.).
CB St. Albert: Jared Mahoney (Sr.); Travis Miller (Jr.); Glen Bertelsen (Jr.).
Logan-Magnolia: Jacob Stueve (Sr.).
Riverside: Dylan McClain (Sr.); Braeton Moore (Jr.); Jon Gehrmann (11).
Westwood: Zach Ulven (Sr.); Devin Thompson (Soph.); Tony Baker (Jr.).
Audubon: Derek Nielsen (Sr.); Ryver Knueven (Jr.).

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Governor and Lt. Governor Announce More Home Base Iowa Communities and Certified Higher Academic Military Partners

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Monday), announced Union County, Mitchell County, Dubuque County and the City of Marion have met the criteria to become designated as Home Base Iowa communities. They also announced all three Regents Institutions—University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa— Hawkeye Community College and University of Dubuque have become designated as Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partners (CHAMPs).HBI

Union County, Mitchell County, Dubuque County and the City of Marion join the four existing communities – Greene County, Howard County, Clarke County and Floyd County – in becoming certified Home Base Iowa Communities. To become a Home Base Iowa Community, an area must meet the following criteria: 10% of its businesses sign on as Home Base Iowa Businesses; local government supports the effort; signage indicates the community is a Home Base Iowa Community and the community creates local incentives that offer additional benefits for Veterans and that complement those in the statewide Home Base Iowa Act.

The Union County Home Base Iowa Taskforce created a “Veterans Support Fund” in which a qualifying veteran can receive up to $2,000 to reside in Union County and be employed by a Union County Home Base Iowa Business. Additionally, qualifying veterans may receive up to $5,000 through the Southern Iowa Council of Governments Housing Trust Fund Military Homeownership Program, leveraging the state-wide incentive package.

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(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN Area/State News, 11/24/14

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November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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Indoor Harvest Market set for this evening in Atlantic

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

About twenty vendors are expected to come together this evening for the first-ever indoor Harvest Market, in Atlantic. The event takes place from 4-to 8 pm at the Cass County Community Center, next to the fairgrounds. Project Manager of Cass County Farmers Markets, Chelsea Amundson said the Harvest Market will feature a wide variety of Winter produce, including squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, a wide variety of onions, garlic and dried herbs. There’s also baked bread, pies and cakes.

There will also be a great variety of local, hand-made crafts and gifts to select from. Tasting samples available at the event include goat and sheep milk cheese, and related non-edible products, such as lotions and soaps. There’s also kettle corn available for you to take home, along with chocolate chip cookies, and even beer sampling.

The family-oriented Harvest Market features lots of activities for the kids, as well, including a face painter, music and more. A recipe judging contest starts at 4-pm, with the winners, including the People’s Choice Award, being announced at 5:30.

Funding for the project, sponsored by the Cass County Local Food Policy Council and Farmers Markets of Cass County, is provided by a USDA Rural Enterprise Grant, and is supported by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce as well as Cass County/ISU Extension.

For more information about the Harvest Market contact Chelsea Amundson at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017.

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Heartbeat Today 11-24-2014

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November 24th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field talks about the benefits of shopping local and Small Business Saturday.

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Creston man arrested on drug charges

News

November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Creston man was arrested Saturday on drug charges. According to the police department, Gerald Lynn Lawrence, Jr., was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Public Intoxication. He was being held in the Union County Jail on $2,000 bond.

And, at around 11:30-p.m., Saturday, 37-year old Toby Jason Simpson, of Creston, was arrested at Fremont and Oak Streets, on a Trespass charge. Simpson was later released on his own recognizance.

Creston Police said also, a man who resides on 12 Mile Lake Road, in Creston, reported his 2000 Dodge Neon was stolen from the intersection of Maple and Adams Streets, sometime between 11-p.m. on Friday and 12:30-a.m. on Saturday. The vehicle has since been recovered.

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(Podcast) 7:20-a.m. KJAN Sports, 11/24/14

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November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) 7:07-a.m. KJAN News & funeral report, 11/24/14

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November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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ISU women stay undefeated w/a win Sunday over Cincinnati

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November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball team (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats (1-2, 0-0 AAC) 85-54 Sunday, in Hilton Coliseum. In the contest, senior Nikki Moody became the 26th player in Iowa State history to reach 1,000 career points.

The Cyclones were led by Williamson, who scored 17 points off 6-of-10 shooting and netted four 3-pointers. Iowa State shot a season-high 50.8 percent from the field off 33-of-65 shooting. Iowa State also knocked down 11 3-pointers, going 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) from deep. Senior Brynn Williamson netted 17 points off 6-of-10 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3-point range, while grabbing five rebounds. The game was her 30th in double figures during her ISU career.

Iowa State hits the road for the first time this season, traveling to Moraga, California to participate in the St. Mary’s Thanksgiving Tournament. Iowa State will take on Wyoming on Friday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. and St. Mary’s on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m.

(From www.Cyclones.com)

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Mon., 11/24/14

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November 24th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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

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