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Family Fun in the Kitchen Premieres Saturday, July 5th!

Family Fun in the Kitchen

July 2nd, 2014 by Jim Field

KJAN will debut a new program on Saturday, July 5th.  Join us at 7:45 am for “Family Fun in the Kitchen with LaVon and Miss NiNi.”  This fifteen minute program will focus on ways to make the kitchen a fun place for you and your family.  Whether it’s recipes, suggestions or helpful tips, you’ll find them all on this weekly show.  Join us Saturday, July 5th for the first episode of “Family Fun in the Kitchen with LaVon and Miss NiNi,” on the Station Where Your Friends Are!

2 arrests in Atlantic Tuesday

News

July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Atlantic report two people were arrested Tuesday on unrelated charges. 50-year old Brenda Buboltz, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Public Intoxication 2nd Offense. And, 34-year-old Amanda Maier, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Theft in the 4th degree.

Both women were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Backyard and Beyond 07-02-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 2nd, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with KJAN’s Jim Field about the Iowa Broadcasters Association and being named the 2014 Iowa Broadcaster of the Year.

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Frederickson Foundation gives $500 to Wounded Warriors Fund

News

July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund has announced proceeds of donations from the issuance of movie tickets in Atlantic have been donated to wounded warriors. Fund spokesperson Melanie Petty says they worked to help bring “The Hornet’s Nest” movie to the Atlantic Theatre for a week in June.

200 tickets were purchased by the Fund with most of them given away to veterans. Other tickets were given away to the public with a suggested donation to The Wounded Warriors Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/).

Nate Allen (Center) and Mike Boettcher (right) are pictured with Darrin and Melanie Petty.

Nate Allen (Center) and Mike Boettcher (right) are pictured with Darrin and Melanie Petty.

Nate Allen (who is featured in the movie) and award winning journalist and war correspondent Mike Boettcher who’s work is featured during the film, attended the movie’s premier in Atlantic,  and were able to accept a $500 donation to the Wounded Warriors fund.

Petty says the Frederickson Foundation wants to thank everyone who attended the documentary and supported our troops with their generous donations.

Charges filed in connection stolen property in Guthrie County

News

July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Guthrie County report charges have been filed against two men in connection with the discovery of stolen property recovered during an investigation in Stuart. Authorities say as a result of the investigation, Joseph Leonard Leclair Jr. of Stuart and Justin Edward Polson, of Des Moines, face felony charges that include Criminal Mischief 2″‘ Degree, Possession of Stolen Property (Motor Vehicle related) and Theft in the 2°’ Degree.

Polson was also charged with Theft in 4th Degree -a Serious Misdemeanor, being a Prohibited Person (Felon) in Possession of a Firearm (A Class D Felony), Alteration or Changing of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – also a Class D Felony, Carrying Weapons – a Serious Misdemeanor, Driving While Barred – an Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine – 2″‘ Offense – also an Aggravated Misdemeanor and various traffic offenses.

Polson was being held at the Guthrie County Jail on $300 cash bond, while warrants are pending issuance on Joseph Leonard Leclair, Jr. Officials say on May 28th, deputies with the Guthrie County Sheriffs Office searched a property located at 112 1/2 North Gaines St. in Stuart, and located numerous illegal items.

During the search, the Guthrie County Sheriff s deputies located a motorcycle reported stolen out of Des Moines, on May 14th, 2014. Also located were stolen tools from a vehicle burglary in Des Moines,  on May 15th, 2014. In addition to locating the stolen property, deputies located a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a firearm.

The Guthrie County Sheriffs Office was assisted by local,county and federal agencies in various capacities during the investigation of this case.

Body found in Mo. River in Mills County

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July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Mills County Sheriff Eugene Goos reports an investigation is underway into the discovery of a decomposed body found in the Missouri River Tuesday afternoon. The remains – apparently those of a man – were located in the river south of the Plattsmouth Bridge at around 4:47-p.m.

The body was sent to the Douglas County, NE. Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. The Iowa DCI is assisting in the investigation. No other details are available.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd

Trading Post

July 2nd, 2014 by admin

FOR SALE: A Broyhill Oak Sofa Table.  16″x52″ top, stands 28″ tall.  Asking $50. Call 243-1057.

FOR SALE: Big man lazy boy rocker-recliner, medium brown cloth, works great, looks good $50 obo. 250-4021. SOLD!!

FOR SALE: 2 kids pedal toys. 1 tricycle, 1 car made of heavy plastic. $15 each. 249-4005

FREE: Old organ. 254-9032.

FOR SALE: 12 hole rabbit cage $20; 60 bushel hog feeder $50. 249-4005

 

8AM Sportscast 07-02-2014

Podcasts, Sports

July 2nd, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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(Update) Hogs die in Dallas County semi rollover accident

News

July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities say more than 200 pigs are dead after a semi rolled over in Dallas County, near the Guthrie County line.  Lt. Adam Infante with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office told KJAN News the accident happened at around 12:50-a.m. Wednesday (Today) in the 2100 block of Beaumont Avenue, southeast of Yale, when the driver of a semi missed a curve in the road causing the vehicle to rollover into a ditch.

The semi was hauling 750-pigs. Most of them survived, and exact number of the hogs that died was not immediately known, although early reports indicated as many was 223 of the animals perished in the crash. The unidentified driver of the semi was injured and transported to a hospital in Des Moines.

Authorities and others remained on the scene late Wednesday morning removing the animals and the wreckage. An investigation into the accident was underway, and additional details aren’t expected to be released until later.

8AM Newscast 07-02-2014

News, Podcasts

July 2nd, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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