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Heartbeat Today 02-19-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

February 19th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Eric Miller, Atlantic FFA Program Instructor, about the program during FFA week.

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7AM Newscast 02-19-2014

News, Podcasts

February 19th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Projected snowfall for Thursday

News, Weather

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has released its projection of expected snowfall for Thursday. Officials say Central to northern Iowa will receive the most, with the worst blizzard conditions Thursday afternoon into the evening.projections Areas from Atlantic on north, can expect 3-to 6-inches of snow, with 2- to 3-inches possible to our southeast. One-to two-inches are possible to our west and southwest. A Blizzard Watch remains in effect from 6-a.m. Thursday until 6-a.m. Friday, for Adair, Guthrie and Dallas Counties in the listening area. And a Blizzard Watch is in effect from 9-a.m. Thursday until 6-a.m. Friday for Audubon, Carroll, Crawford and Sac Counties.

Audubon man pleads guilty to amended drug charges

News

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

An Audubon man arrested on drugs and a firearms charge in April 2013, pled guilty to the charges Monday, and faces sentencing on April 14th. 45-year old Joel Corey Brannon agreed to plead guilty to amended felony charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts) Marijuana and Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Deliver a controlled substance/Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Firearm as a Felon. A 4th charge of Habitual Offender was dismissed.

Brannon and 23-year old Desiray Elliott, also of Audubon, were taken into custody on April 19th, 2013, after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1100 block of North Division Street, in Audubon.  A pre-trial conference for Elliott will take place March 31st, with trial set for April 15th.

Cass County Extension 02-19-2014

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

February 19th, 2014 by admin

w/ Kate Olson

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Wed., Feb 19 2014

Podcasts, Weather

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The (podcast) Freese-Notis weather forecast for the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic.

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Prescription drugs & jewelry stolen during apartment burglary in Red Oak

News

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak are investigating the theft of personal items reported stolen from an apartment. Authorities say a Red Oak woman reported Tuesday afternoon a person or persons entered her unlocked apartment on north 7th Street and took prescription drugs Aderall, Alprazolam, and some miscellaneous jewelry, out of her purse. The items were valued at a little more than $100.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Red Oak Police.

MURIEL JOYCE FREVERT, 83, of Audubon (Svcs. 2/24/14)

Obituaries

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MURIEL JOYCE FREVERT, 83, of Audubon, died Feb. 14th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for MURIEL FREVERT will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Feb. 24th, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Clive. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6-to 8-pm Sunday (2/23) at the Taylor Hill Lodge, north of Audubon.

MURIEL JOYCE FREVERT is survived by:

Her daughters – Diane Frevert, Karen (Randy) Nelsen, & Nancy (David) Solohub.

Her son – Charles (Regina) Frevert.

Her brother – Marvin Espeland.

& 5 grandchildren.

RICHARD L. “DICK” GRANGER, 85, of Atlantic (No services)

Obituaries

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD L. “Dick”  GRANGER, 85, of Atlantic, died Tue., Feb. 18th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital. Per his wishes, DICK GRANGER was cremated, and there will be no visitation or services, but condolences may left left at Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic. (www.hockenberryfamilycare.com)

RICHARD “DICK” GRANGER is survived by:

His wife – Jean Granger, of Atlantic.

His daughters – Susan (Larry) Treloar, and Linda (Doug) Ward, all of Clear Lake, & Jeanne Pike, of Bondurant.

7 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren.

NWS forecast for the KJAN listening area, Wed. 2/19/14

Weather

February 19th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A chance of rain before 3am, then rain and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

**A BLIZZARD WATCH remains in effect from 6am Thu. to 6am Fri. for Adair, Guthrie, and Dallas Counties in the KJAN listening area**
Thursday: Snow before noon, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then areas of blowing snow and a slight chance of snow after 3pm. High near 34. Windy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.